{"product_id":"jon-jansen-vintage-extendable-dining-table-circa-1950-s","title":"Jon Jansen Vintage Extendable Dining Table circa 1950’s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a Jon Jansen Vintage Extendable Dining Table, a simple yet elegant mahogany dining table, oozing with mid century style.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe table extends out by pulling out both ends a little and the piece in the middle folds open elegantly, giving an extra 440mm of length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have given the table a bit of a spruce up but there are some typical marks and there is some fading of colour due to sunlight, however considering the age it is overall in great condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: approx 1200mm (L) x 1660mm (Extended Length) x 795mm (W) x 740mm(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAbout Jon Jansen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaidlaw had been a successful toy manufacturer with an eye on modern design. He saw the opportunity to fulfill demand in New Zealand for the clean lines of Modern style furniture. In 1951, Jon Jansen opened for business. It imported products but also highly benefited from the skills of two Dutch designers, Edzer Duije (Bob) Roukema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his assistant Jon Kohl. The store was a resounding triumph. The Symonds Street flagship store became a three story emporium. It attracted a national following, serviced by an additional three stores throughout New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately Jon Jansen furniture store's ultimate demise came after 12 years. Increased import controls, the departure of both designers and increased competition put an end to this classic Kiwi store. In spite of the Jon Jansen shops closing, Jon Jansen furniture was still produced up into the 1970s and sold through retailers such as Dansker Mobler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences: At Home - A Century of New Zealand Design by Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jon Jansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50477958201513,"sku":null,"price":818.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2622\/5321\/files\/IMG-3005.jpg?v=1790289053","url":"https:\/\/industryvintage.co.nz\/products\/jon-jansen-vintage-extendable-dining-table-circa-1950-s","provider":"Industry Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}