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Vintage 1952 Kentley Fifi & Pepe Set of 4 Serving Trays Paris Poodle MCM Café Michele
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition. All four trays display beautifully with age-appropriate wear including surface scratches/scuffs, edge wear, light staining/discoloration, and finish wear consistent with over 70 years of use. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the an iconic piece of 1950s kitsch and Mid-Century Modern design to your collection with this complete vintage set of four Kentley "The Romance of Fifi and Pepe" serving trays.
Manufactured by the Kentley Corporation of Grand Rapids, Michigan, these charming trays tell the whimsical love story of the fashionable French poodles Fifi and Pepe through four beautifully illustrated Parisian scenes.
This complete matching set includes:
• Scene 1 – Admiration
• Scene 2 – Fascination
• Scene 3 – Inspiration
• Scene 4 – Celebration
Each tray features colorful lithographed artwork on a faux woodgrain pressed wood fiber board with rounded corners and the original Kentley back stamp:
Kentley Corporation
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Patents Pending
The reverse of each tray includes the original story describing that particular scene in the romance, making these far more collectible than standard serving trays.
Perfect for:
• Mid-Century Modern décor
• Atomic Age kitchens
• Poodle collectors
• Paris/French café décor
• Vintage barware displays
• Charcuterie or cocktail serving
• Wall display
• Hollywood Regency & kitsch collections
Measurements (Approximate)
• Length: 17.25 inches (~ 43.8 cm)
• Width: 8.5 inches (~ 21.6 cm)
• Thickness: 0.5 inch (~ 1.25 cm)
Features
✔ Complete matching set of four trays
✔ Original Kentley Corporation production
✔ "The Romance of Fifi and Pepe" series
✔ Café Michele Paris scenes
✔ Mid-Century Modern design
✔ Lithographed artwork
✔ Faux woodgrain finish
✔ Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
✔ Approximately 1952 production
Condition Notes
These are authentic vintage serving trays and are not new reproductions. They retain their original vintage character with expected cosmetic wear from age and use. Graphics remain colorful and display exceptionally well.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the best representation of condition.
Ships Carefully
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