$5,900
Butler's Bar Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A high-quality mahogany bar stand, also known as a butler's tray, having four shaped and moveable sides secured by brass button locks and hinges, with carrying handles to two sides. ...
Mahogany
Antique Oak Butler's Trolley, Barley-Twist Design, England, Circa 1840
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous serving trolley, made of richly figured oak planks and barley-twist posts from 19th century England, circa 1840s. This beautiful antique has a wonderfully patinated and in...
Brass
Geo III Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand, Perfect for a Bar, Great Color, Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Geo III mahogany butlers tray on stand, perfect for a bar, great color, patina. Height to surface is 32" and to top of rail 37". Great bar tray or library drink holding tray
Mahogany
Ferguson Bros. Tiered Patial Gilt Mahogany Folding Rafraichissoir Butler Trolley
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ferguson Brothers Furniture English Regency Tiered Patial Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Folding Rafraichissoir Drybar Trolley butler's serving cart. Very sturdy. Removable deep Ste...
Mahogany
An Antique Butler's Tray on Later Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early 19th century mahogany butler's tray with "sea wave" shaped gallery and 2 carry holes which sits on a later folding pierced fretwork mahogany base.
Mahogany
Oval Mahogany Butler's Tray on Stand, c. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mahogany butler's tray on stand, with an oval form that converts via metal hinges to a rectangle for carrying, by four kidney-shaped handles. Resting on a cross-braced stand connec...
Brass
Unavailable
H 30 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Vintage French Curio Table, Dumbwaiter and Butler Tray / Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid mahogany... beveled glass panes, hinged door gives access to interior storage cabinet and removable glass serving tray. Wonderful carvings, delicately curved legs... A won...
Glass, Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Butlers Cart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique English mahogany butlers cart on casters with two drawers, newly refinished with new Carrara marble top.
Carrara Marble
Butlers Cart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Butlers cart on casters.
Wood
Antique Burl Wood Butlers Cart, Early 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and practical piece, this butlers cart is a show stopper in burl wood. The cart features three shelves, a lower drawer with brass pulls and stands on brass casters.
Brass
Antique English Butlers Tray
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Mid 19th century antique English butlers tray, constructed of solid mahogany. Note large crack through the middle from shrinkage due to age. Integrity of the piece is not compromised...
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Style Marble Serving Cart
Located in Sheffield, MA
Keywords: Empire style serving cart, bar cart, butler tray
Marble, Brass
Butler's Tray
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English Butler's Tray on Stand
English butler's tray
Located in Sarasota, FL
An English mahogany butler's tray on stand
Mahogany Butler's Tray
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany Butler's Tray, Base is circa 1860, Tray has been added at a later date.
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Butler's Tray
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking classic butler's tray on stand
English Mahogany Butler's Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
How useful a mahogany tray table with stand closes handmade look at the knobs Use as an end table or alcohol bar setup.
Mahogany
Antique Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic butlers tray with stand.
Wood
Antique English Mahogany Butler's Tray
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique mahogany butler's tray, with serving handles, on a folding stand. Serving height.
Mahogany
Zinc and Leather Butler's Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Zinc butler's tray with leather and nailhead studded sides, on mahogany stand. Tray is removable.
Antique English Butler's Tray on Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine oak butler's galleried tray on later turned oak base.
Oak
Early 19th C English Mahogany Butler's Tray Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful antique butlers stand and tray
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Drinks Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century mahogany drinks cart from England. There are two shelves, both with galleries around three sides, leaving one side open for the ability to slide serving trays. The...
Mahogany
$3,150
H 30.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
English 1850s Rosewood Three-Tiered Trolley with Carved Side Posts and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English rosewood tiered trolley from the mid-19th century features three rectangular shelves with carved edges on four sides secured within four elegant side posts. The posts ar...
Brass
Antique English Burled Walnut Canterbury, circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Canterbury are lovely pieces to add to a home or office. They are practical for storing papers, folios, magazine or books and the burl on this piece is very nice.
Walnut, Burl
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tray Top Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George IIl quality mahogany tray top lamp table having a quality mahogany tray top with a shaped gallery and carrying handles supported on turned legs united by mahogany stre...
Other
Edwardian Oak Bar Cart from England, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Period Edwardian oak bar cart from England, circa 1900. The top of this cart is decorated with hand turned finials, following down to a gallery and two shelves, separated by hand tu...
Oak
English George III Mahogany Butler's Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Regency George III period mahogany butler's tray on folding stand. Unusual square shape tray as these are mostly rectangle in shape. Beautiful old patina with ex...
Mahogany
$3,500
H 49 in W 18 in D 53 in
English Regency Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Trolley, 19th Century, England
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency Mahogany Three Tier Etagere/Trolley. During the Regency period, these trolleys were used in dining rooms and drawing rooms to present desserts, tea services, pastries...
Mahogany
$2,413Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 15.16 in
Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved three quarter gallery, twist car...
Mahogany
$1,405Sale Price|55% Off
H 22.84 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand. Ideal for entertaining whether to serve drinks food etc. Extra dimensions With leaves down Height 47.5...
Brass
$660Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.75 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in
Handsome Mahogany Butlers Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome mahogany butlers tray on folding stand; stand has needlepointed straps with medallions as the cross supports.
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Butler's Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray is an elegant piece of furniture that combines both functionality and sophistication. Features a removable, rectangular wooden tray with rai...
Mahogany
$1,695
H 33.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s 2
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table~~Lift Out Serving Tray~~c. 1930s 2 Excellent Tudor style with cup & cover legs~...
Oak
1960s French Baguès-Style Brass Serving Cart with Mahogany Shelves
Located in New Orleans, LA
This circa 1960 French Baguès-style two-tier serving cart is distinguished by its elegant oval form and exceptionally refined brass detailing. The two rich mahogany shelves are frame...
Brass
English Oak Etagere or Open Shelves, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English circa 1850 "country house" solid oak etagere with exquisite patina, the rectangular three tier form having turned finial-topped baluster-form stiles at corners ending in o...
Oak
Vintage Three Tiered Caned British Colonial Style Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British colonial style stand crafted in mahogany with three caned tiers on classic turned supports.
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Serving Tray on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany shaped serving tray with serpentine and inlaid molded gallery and bulbous brass handles. The tray has a central satinwood feathered design, and intricately inla...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$3,729 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Silvio Piattelli, Diego Giacometti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of thei...
Gold, Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,261 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$13,404 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
$12,950Sale Price|30% Off
H 37 in W 97 in D 23.5 in
Maison Jansen, Louis XV Style, Large Console, Beige Carved Wood, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental marble top Louis XV Style Console, Sideboard, Maison Jansen, Late 19th Early 20th Century. A stunning console table or sideboard having a parcel gilt and paint decorat...
Belgian Black Marble
$28,800 / set
H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...
Brass
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
Glass, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important and impressive Period Louis XVI Extension Table with 3 finished leaves.The table measures 52”x 57.5 which is a fat oval shape when it is not extended.. Each of the 3 lea...
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Butlers Tray Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century English mahogany butlers tray table on a bar height stand with brass hinges.
Brass
Small French Louis XVI Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This desk brings timeless elegance and delicate refinement to your home. Crafted from Acacia wood in a soft Country mahogany finish, this piece showcases a smooth top, and turret cor...
Wood
$24,020 / set
H 60.5 in W 57 in D 16 in
Pair of Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Chests from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Never in the 35+ years that we’ve been in business have we ever had anything like these rare matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in ex...
Brass
Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.
Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.
As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.
Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.
Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.
We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.