*** Due to the increasing number of non-payments after winning auctions by unreliable bidders, as well as delays in payment, I kindly ask that only those who genuinely intend to purchase the item take part in the bidding, respect the rules of Catawiki, and complete the payment within a maximum of 3 days after the auction ends. Bidding without paying deprives other interested buyers of the opportunity to acquire the item. Thank you in advance. *** Dear Bidders, Thank you for your interest in my offer. You are bidding here on a beautiful vintage side / plants stool / table (true vintage, not a new made copy), which is in a good / fair vintage condition for its age. You can recognize the differences by the fact that the newly made tables have rays painted on them. In the original tables, the rays are cut out of laminate in two colors ( usually one color is in mother-of-pearl look ) and alternately glued to the wooden top. There is always light wood underneath (pine? birch?), which is getting darker because of age and/or water. SOME GENERAL INFORMATIONS: These simple types of tables were a cult objects in former GDR ( German Democratic Republic known as East Germany ) in 50-70's, so you will also have a part of history at your home. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: * A table of this type can be found in the GDR (Eastern Germany) museum in Berlin * The table has mother-of-pearl look in cream part * Colours: cream / black / golden * Measurements: 46x28x26 cm * Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged ) * I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc. - Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos - * Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end The table will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ). IMPORTANT: If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat. According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation. In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment. Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that. Happy bidding and good luck! ***Condition categories according to Catawiki:*** * „as new” - unused * „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage * „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects * „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing * „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing * „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material