England - Tray Tables

19th century Chinese black lacquered tray table circa 1880. Beautifully hand painted and decorated tray table.  Black lacquered base colour, profusely painted in gold leaf, depictin...

Wonderful Piero Fornasetti original 1950s tray with fantastical hot air balloon motifs on red background. Hand painted, lithograph

This is a vintage butler's tray table. An English, mahogany and brass drop-flap serving stand in Regency revival taste, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A striking and vers...

This is a vintage butler's serving table. An English, mahogany afternoon tea tray on stand in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming Art Deco se...

A Beautiful and Unusual Brass Etched Tea Table Featuring Two Tiered Brass Trays, With An Oak Bobbin Gate Legged Folding Table Both Trays Can Be Removed To Serve Drinks, Both ...

Lovely antique silver gallery tray with a boat-shaped and hand pierced gallery, decorated with intricate stylised scrolling foliage and flowers. The border features a pretty applied ...

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany butlers tray on stand having a quality mahogany lift off tray with a shaped gallery and carrying handles standing on four square moulded legs untie...

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign George III Butlers tray with folding Stand having foldable galleried handles brass idents and feet - Wonderful tray for drinks...

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Faux Bamboo Folding Butlers Tray With Turned Legs Stretchers. Complete With A Scalloped Shaped Portable Serving Tray Extra Dimensions Fra...

WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable hand made Alligator Crocodile leather patina folding tray table with sculpted chrome base Please note the ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with Zodia...

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...

Revertable Oak Coaching, Campaign 0r Butlers Table A very clever design and a good quality sturdy piece, the table legs fold out to make a perfect square, and they have a top slot ...

French Art Deco Silver Plated Sideboard Mirror Tray, Wine Tray This is a delightful piece, the tray has an irregular rectangular shaped frame with feet, it is heavy for its size A L...

Unusual Bamboo Butlers Tray A great decorative and very useful piece, a good light weight butlers tray complete with stand and in good sound condition Assembled the tray is 26” high...

Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand. Ideal for entertaining whether to serve drinks food etc. Extra dimensions Leaves up Height 59cm Width 54....

Hans Wegner Tray Table with Reversable Top Model 'pp 35' Tray Table With Reversible Top. Solid Ash. C.1970s Dimension: H 48 X D 53.5/61 Cm.

Large Antique Edwardian oval quality figured mahogany tea tray on stand having a removable quality figured mahogany oval tea tray with brass carrying...

A generously proportioned high-gloss lacquer tray, defined by its straight edges and architectural form. Available in a palette of saturated tones, the glossy finish creates a lumino...

19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle circa 1890 Fine quality butlers tray on stand from Bäckaskog castle in Sweden.  Removable tray with 3/4 moulded gallery and turne...

A Pair of Julian Chichester Faux Bamboo Tray Top Side Tables on X-Frame Bases Designed in The Style Of Neoclassical Revival, with A Nod To Campaign Fur...

19th Century rustic painted pine garden room tray table circa 1880. Scandinavian rustic table made from pine presented in original condition.  The table surface could be cleaned to ...

Walnut & Carved tray top coffee table, circa 1930s Rectangular shaped top with figured walnut, Carved moulding around edge, Pair carved detail on handles, Top overlapped on base, Li...

An Exquisite Table à Thé By François Linke Index no.555 A rare and documented example from the renowned Parisian atelier of Linke, this oval two-tier table is constructed using kin...

Art Deco silver drinks or cocktail tray of octagonal form and decorated with a chevron pattern border and inset with stylised c-chaped wood handles; all typical design motifs that pe...

19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Inlaid Tray on stand. The inlay shows ribbons, bows, scrolls, garlands of flowers. Around the edge there is a brass gallery & carrying handles. T...

Victorian mahogany, over bed reading stand table, This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the table has an easily adjustable height, so will sit over...

Large oval antique silver-plated gallery tray The surface of the tray is beautifully hand engraved with sections of quadriform scolls, tendrils of foliage, blossoms, bellflowers and ...

A smart and very useful antique Edwardian folding tray top coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and has a paten...

A superb large hand painted papier-mâché shaped tray impressed to verso by the Royal Makers Jennens & Bettridge, London. English, circa 1830. Beautifully hand painted and gilt ...

A Chippendale design mahogany tray of shaped rectangular form with shaped spindle gallery surround and open carrying handles to each side. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and f...

Antique, rare Art Deco mahogany drinks trolley and cake serving table, featuring impressive wheels that add to its allure. This beautiful and uncommon piece exudes quality, showcasi...

England, circa 1850 A mid nineteenth century butlers tray with undulating edge, four carrying handles, and brass mounts, with its original stand. Height 68.00cm Width 66.00cm Dep...

A generously proportioned high-gloss lacquer tray, defined by its straight edges and architectural form. Available in a palette of saturated tones, the glossy finish creates a lumino...

Art Deco Chrome and Walnut Reading Stand or Over Bed Table This is a one off and very beautifully designed versatile piece, the table has an easily ad...

Large Middle Eastern Brass Tray Table on Carved Hardwood Folding Stand Mid 20th century A fine and generously sized decorative brass tray table, likely Moroccan or Middle Eastern in...

Victorian gilt decorated black lacquer tray on later stand. Dates from circa 1880. Would make a great coffee table. Solid, no loose joints. A great quality tray. Very attract...

Early 20th Century Silvered Brass Tray Table. Removable tray top, currently in the original smoked glass but if clear is preferred we can support with replacing. Height - 42.5 cm Wi...

Middle Eastern copper coffee table. Round tray table finely handcrafted, etched, hammered and incised with Moorish designs, faces, l...

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...

Italian Design Mid Century Cocktail Tray Trolley The ultimate in Mid century Chic, this is a style icon of its own time, this heavy and sturdy piece is made in Elm The Elm 2 tier tr...

Chunky Bamboo Butlers Tray A great decorative and very useful piece, a good butlers tray complete with stand and in good sound condition Assembled the tray is 28” high, 32” x 15” TZX71

Oriental Folk Art Carved Red Lacquer Tray Decorated with Cockerels This is a superb piece of hand carving, the edge of the tray is in the form of a cockerels with their tails entwi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Sheraton Revival hand painted Satinwood coffee table with removable brass handled ...

Nautical Theme Shadow Box in the Form of a Butlers Tray A great decorative piece with a Spanish nautical theme, a good useful butlers tray complete with stand TNG110

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made folding butlers tray table. A very good looking well made and decorative piece, ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful Victorian circa 1860-1880 Sheraton Revival Satinwood Elevette drinks table made and stamped by Maple & Co London What a table! Th...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with fresh...

Lapis lazuli, malachite and silvered bronze étagère jewellery case table Italian, 19th Century Height 95cm, width 41cm, depth 29cm The finest ma...

Designed and signed by J W Dibble, this is a stylish silver drinks or cocktail serving tray from the Art Deco period and bears a George V silver anniversary hallmark. The heavy-gauge...

- Fine, elegant, Chippendale period bedside table - Practical for everyday use - Finely figured tray top is practical, securing items placed on the table top - Portable as the top i...

Saracinesca table podium by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2013 Dimensions: 75 x 32 x 19 cm Materials: Black oxide steel, solid brass and black marble of ormea. An overlapping col...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern Mahogany Trolley table with removable serving tray Please note the delivery ...

This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from the best flame mahogany, note the wonderful grain to the wood and the beautifully inlaid decoration with musical trophies within scrolling foliage and kingwood crossbanding. Masterfully inlaid with Sheraton influences, this etagere has an elegant refined look. The removable glass bottomed tray can be used to serve drinks, etc. It is raised on elegant square section tapering outswept legs with a shaped cross stretcher. The craftsmanship and finish are second to none. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 84 x Width 89 x Depth 55 Dimensions in inches: Height 33.1 x Width 35.0 x Depth 21.7 Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By the 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialised in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter, or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique. Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Etagère is a piece of light furniture which was extensively made in France during the latter part of the 18th century. It consists of a series of stages or shelves for the reception of ornaments or other small articles. Like the what-not it was very often cornerwise in shape, and the best Louis XVI examples in exotic woods are exceedingly graceful and elegant. In modern usage, an étagère is often used to refer specifically to a long-legged shelf unit that fits over a bathroom toilet...

A charming occasional table made out of two components. A large tray decorated with flora and gold detailing sits over a foldable faux bamboo stand. Both items can be used separately...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please no...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of three original mid century modern Maison Bagues trolley nested tables A very good looking highl...

A minimal rectangular tray crafted in high-gloss lacquer, with sharp edges and cut-out side handles for ease of use. Available in a range of rich hues, the reflective gloss finish ca...

Antique Victorian quality oval satinwood inlaid tray having a superb quality satinwood inlaid oval tea table with a shaped gallery edge and brass carryi...