Unique, expanding table cabinet mid century Saginaw company

Unique, expanding table cabinet mid century Saginaw company

With the the holidays ahead of us this table is perfect! There is a small chip in one of the leaves please read about this unique piece The Saginaw Furniture Company produced famous mid-century space-saving transforming tables, notably the Expandomatic and Expandway lines. These versatile pieces look like a compact credenza, buffet, or writing desk when closed, but pull open using a smooth telescoping slide mechanism to hold multiple wood leaves and seat up to 6–8 people.Design & MechanicsClosed Form: Functions as a slim accent console, cabinet, or small desk roughly 20 to 22 inches deep and 40 inches wide.Open Form: Extends outward up to 7 to 9 feet long using smooth accordion-style slide mechanisms (frequently built using Watertown Slide Corp hardware).Leaves: Includes 4 to 6 removable wooden leaves (often 15 inches wide each) that drop into the framework to customize the table length.Materials: Typically crafted from figured flame mahogany, walnut veneer, or contrasting blond woods in typical mid-century modern and transitional styles.History & CollectibilityEra: Popularized during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s as a clever multi-functional solution for compact apartments and urban homes.Market Value: Vintage pieces commonly trade between $200 and $1,200+ depending on condition, wood grain quality, and specific platform demand, with rare mint-restored editions fetching higher designer-market prices.