{"product_id":"vintage-conrad-rodd-butterfly-extension-table-tasmanian-blackwood","title":"Vintage Conrad Rodd Butterfly Extension Table Tasmanian Blackwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Conrad Rodd Butterfly Extension Table In Blackwood \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly desirable example of Australian mid-century design, this Conrad Rodd butterfly extension dining table embodies the refined Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic that defined the best of 1950s–70s local furniture making. With its elegant proportions, clean lines, and ingeniously practical self-storing butterfly leaf mechanism, it offers both everyday intimacy and generous entertaining capacity without the need for separate leaf storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresents in good vintage condition with only the expected minimal wear and tear for its age — the kind of honest character that adds warmth and authenticity rather than detracting from its beauty. Timeless and versatile, it is equally at home as a statement dining table for daily use or expanded for larger gatherings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tables are some of the rarer most sought after pieces and this one is sure going to fly out the door at this price!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConrad Rodd (also known under Rodd Design and related trade names), a Berlin-born designer who established himself in Australia after arriving in the early 1940s, produced some of the finest Scandinavian-influenced pieces of the era using quality Australian and complementary timbers. His work is increasingly sought after by collectors, and finding a butterfly extension dining table in this condition is uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresents in good vintage condition with minimal wear and tear consistent with age. Ready for its next home once work is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality timber construction (typical of Rodd's use of Australian woods such as blackwood or Queensland walnut, or teak), this table is in beautiful Tasmanian Blackwood featuring the practical self-storing butterfly extension leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e122 cm diameter to 167cm when extended × 76cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet in touch to secure this piece or to arrange a private inspection for viewing in Truganina, VIC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe operate by appointment only from our Melbourne location for local VIC sales (no walk-ins).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor interstate clients, please contact us prior to purchase so we may connect you with trusted third-party transporters for a prompt quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: No holds are offered unless payment is received in full as we list across multinle nlatforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Furniture Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47646217601186,"sku":null,"price":1725.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3693\/6354\/files\/EF9625DE-58F1-4704-9F9D-89AEF5EBD4BE.png?v=1789191020","url":"https:\/\/melbournefurniturevault.com.au\/products\/vintage-conrad-rodd-butterfly-extension-table-tasmanian-blackwood","provider":"Melbourne Furniture Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}