It is made of metal. I saw a picture of one on craigslist, but it didn't say if it was from the 50's

 

logo Im Trying To Find Out If The Old Sheet Press/ironing Board I Have Is Worth Anything. It Is From The 1950s
ROWENTA MASTER 1600W STEAM IRON PRESS IRONING STEAMING
ROWENTA MASTER 1600W STEAM IRON PRESS IRONING STEAMING
Paypal   US $89.99 		NEW READY PRESS OVER THE DOOR IRONING BOARD 47 850 00
NEW READY PRESS OVER THE DOOR IRONING BOARD 47 850 00
Paypal   US $29.99 		Family Pants Press FP610 Elect Vertical Ironing Board
Family Pants Press FP610 Elect Vertical Ironing Board
Paypal   US $99.00