Oval Silver Plate Tray Table on Mahogany Base

Vintage figured mahogany oval tray with standing scolloped rim mounted on a painted conforming apron with four square tapered legs terminating in spade feet.

Regency style oval tray table with ebonized mahogany faux bamboo table base fitted with a removal oval quadruple silver plated serving tray stamped S...

Rectangular tray with shaped gallery and cut out handholds, later mahogany base with square section legs.

A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian period, mahogany oval butlers tray of Panelled design, retaining original brass hinges to folding sides with pierced carrying handles, raised on later square leg mahogany stand. During the 18th and 19th centuries a coffee table was not what we regard as a coffee table in the 21st century. Coffee tables back then were always full height, effectively side tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th century onwards. Based on the above there is a variety of different methods to incorporate a coffee table into an interior for people who wish to furnish their properties with genuine antique furniture, whilst still allowing for the practicalities and function which is required in modern times. Therefore as is now normal with by far the majority of these butlers trays which we see, due to the fact they make absolutely perfect coffee tables, this has been removed from its original, tall, folding stand at some point and fitted onto a lower, more practical and sturdy stand constructed from old antique wood. It’s worth noting that generally this means an old broken table...

This chic tray table is not just for desserts! Silver plate with a faux bamboo motif, this versatile piece can serve as a side table, a small bar or drinks tray or a perfect spot for...

Elegant pair of English silver plate tray tables on ebonized faux bamboo stands with silver gilt accents. The legs are conjoined with X-form cross stretchers and are slightly splayed on the ends. Made in the English chinoiserie revival...