Solid Brass Oval Tray, Persia C.1890 Mounted on a Stand, Denmark c.1940

Damascus table top with geometric inlays of mixed hardwoods and Mother-of-Pearl. The table top has been remounted on a custom walnut stand with X stretc...

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...

Oriental brass tray charger or coffee table on teak stand.  

Coffee table, solid teak, Denmark, 1950s This square coffee or side table table is an example of the elegance seen in midcentury Danish design. The top features soft edges and warm,...

Tray table in brass and copper Placed on a black polished mahogany base. The tray is an old beer tray . Denmark approx. 1950.

Mid-century Middle Eastern, Moorish style polished brass tray table with a ruffled edge rests on a folding mahogany base. Each leg has a brass protected foot and opens to a star-shap...