Stella Champion Babyfoot Fooseball Table Circa 1950s

Stella Champion Babyfoot Fooseball Table Circa 1950s

Product code #OA3410

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- Cast steel players
- Original aluminium ash trays
- Pine body and legs with yellow and red paint
- Original cork balls x5
- Made by Stella
- French ~ 1950s
- 78cm deep x 155cm long x 92cm tall

Stella Babyfoot

Founded in Paris in 1928 by Auguste Sarraut, Stella is one of France's most established manufacturers of table football games. The company became particularly recognised for its Stella Champion model, introduced in 1948, which became a familiar fixture in French cafés and bars throughout the mid-20th century.

Stella tables are distinguished by their sculptural wooden cabinets, bold colour combinations, steel playing rods and hand-painted football figures. The Champion model combined considered engineering with distinctive aesthetics, introducing innovative playing features including the ability to lift the ball and play using the heads of the figures.

In 1959, the Champion underwent a significant redesign, introducing its characteristic boat-shaped cabinet, angled legs and streamlined profile. The combination of geometric forms, contrasting materials and vibrant colours reflected the playful yet functional approach to French post-war design.

Today, Stella continues to manufacture table football games in northern France. Original mid-century examples are increasingly appreciated as pieces of design-led furniture, valued for their architectural silhouettes, robust construction and distinctive use of colour. Balancing form and function, Stella's designs represent an enduring example of French recreational furniture, equally at home in contemporary interiors as they were in the cafés of mid-century France.

Condition Report

Fully restored and working, some light patina in places. The table has been set up to by pass the coin operation.

As with all of our products this product is an original piece and has lived a life before it arrived at Otto's HQ. It has been sympathetically restored by the Otto's team to ensure it has a life for many more years to come. All of our products will show signs of patina and cosmetic wear, this we believe is what gives our products their unique charm. If you have any further questions regarding the condition of this product or any others please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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