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Vintage Kansas City Chiefs Wood, Folding Tailgate Table

By SJJ513, 22 June, 2013
Description

I have a vintage, wood folding tailgate table with wheels on one end.  The word "Chiefs" and the Kansas City football team Arrowhead symbol are etched into one end of the top.  The table is a heavy wood and folds flat with a handle for carrying.  When you pull the wood apart, it then folds into itself to form a serving tailgate table with wheels on one end for easy moving.  The table stands 28"L x 18"W x 24"H.  The wood planks that make up the table top are 18"L x 2 1/2'W.  The stain on the top alternates wood planks between a deep red and a dark brown.

The Chiefs began in Kansas City around 1964.  I cannot find any markings on the table suggesting a manufacturer.  I don't know if this was made by a company or is a hand-made item by someone here in town years ago.  The Chiefs tailgates have been huge here for decades so it could be that someone made it themselves and that it's a one of a kind.

The stain on top shows use and flaws in spots, but the wood itself is in great shape without big dings or chips.  The wheels still move well.  The table easily folds up flat and then can be carried by the wood handle.  The table moves slightly side to side when it's set up rather than being "firm in place", but it is not flimsy.

Have you seen these types of vintage wood folding, tailgate/serving tables before?  Does anyone know what the value of the table might be?

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
"Chiefs" and a "KC Arrowhead"
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
28"L x 24"H x 18"W
Date Period
60s
Weight
9 1/2 lbs
History
Unknown.
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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SJJ513

12 years ago

Re: Vintage KC Chiefs wood, folding tailgate table

There is a typo/correction on the size of the wood planks on the serving table top - they are 18"L x 2 1/2"W.

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