Vintage Wood Butler s Tray

Fantastic Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite tray table or luggage rack. Collapsed the stand measures H 26 by W 22 by D 2.5 inches.

English lacquered papier-mache tray table. Large painted oval tray depicting a handsome springer spaniel dog with original beautifully patterned bor...

This exceptionally beautiful and rare silver-inlaid brass tray stand dates from the medieval period, when the Mamluks ruled Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). The Mamluks originated as slave-soldiers, who served the Muslim caliphs and Ottoman Empire. With time, the Mamluks became a powerful military caste, and they managed to take control and establish themselves as rulers of certain areas within the Abbasid caliphate. The Mamluk dynasty commissioned great works of art and architecture, particularly in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, which was described in the 14th Century as ‘the centre of the universe and garden of the world’ (Ibn Khaldun, 1382). This tray stand is of biconical form, with a raised central band and flared base and rim. It is decorated with scrolling vines, overlaid with Thuluth inscriptions and roundels. On the lower body, the roundels contain floral motifs, and in the upper, stylised depictions of birds. The Thuluth inscriptions praise the patron, referring to him as ‘The High authority, the Lordly, the Possessor’, and ‘the learned’. The underside of the rim is engraved with a heraldic medallion, possibly the patron’s symbol. In the middle ages, when this piece was made, this item would have stood in a grand interior, supporting a tray full of fruit and fine food. The owner of this lavish piece which still bears traces of its original silver inlay would likely have been an Amir (prince) or some other important figure who was close to the Sultan in the Mamluk court. Mamluk tray...

3-442 English colonial burnt bamboo and wicker tray with glass holder /magazine/newspaper holder. Can be used to hold your laptop while in bed or on the sofa

Fantastic mid-century valet chair made by the Pearl-Wick brand in Long Island City, Queens, New York! Featuring a gorgeous brass frame with a charming tufted seat and cuff link tray,...

A good looking and well-made pair, ideally suited in a living room next to seating to house books etc or as bedroom bedside tables. Each piece h...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Yew wood Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray. A truly stunning and well made piece, this is a bachelor chest whi...

This 1900s French butler tray stand features elegant turned wood legs in a classic X-frame design, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of early 20th-century furniture. The dark, ric...

This 1900s French butler tray stand features a beautifully turned wooden frame with an elegant X-form design, showcasing the craftsmanship and refinement typical of early 20th-centur...

This 1900s French butler tray stand showcases elegant turned wood craftsmanship with a classic folding X-frame design. The dark walnut-toned finish enhances the piece’s rich patina a...