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English Tea Cart

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
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Vintage 1930s British British Colonial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

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English Mid-Century Modern Anodized Aluminium Cocktail or Tea Cart
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is an example of the scarce “cloud profile” English cocktail cart or tea trolley in anodized
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

English Antique Bar Cart / Tea Trolly
Located in Bellport, NY
Lovely English Tea Cart/Bar Cart.Light mahogany wood,with plaided trim.Iron wheels,and glass
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Antique English Tea Cart Trolley Pastry Cart Barley Twist 3-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist 3-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Tea Cart
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English tea cart made from mahogany. The top shelf has a wooden gallery on all four sides
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Tea Cart
19th Century English Mahogany Tea Cart
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 17.25 in
English Antique Bar Cart/Tea Trolly
Located in Bellport, NY
Lovely all wood frame tea cart,with three shelves and one glass top.Iron wheels,that do turn.
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

English 1930s Brass & Leather Tea Cart
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic brass tea cart from the 1930's with flame finials and casters. Two tiers of leather top
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Vintage 1930s British Card Tables and Tea Tables

English 1930s Brass & Leather Tea Cart
English 1930s Brass & Leather Tea Cart
H 36.58 in W 29 in D 17.25 in
English Antique Bar Cart/Tea Trolly.
Located in Bellport, NY
All wood frame,with three wooden shelves and one glass top.Large turning iron wheels.
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Elegant English Regency Style 3 Tier Tea Cart
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Tea Cart, Bar Cart or Dessert Cart. This ebonized three tier cart on casters with a
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Vintage 1940s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Walnut and Glass Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this walnut and glass bar cart or trolley dates from the 1940s. Section with
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

English Hand Cart
Located in Houston, TX
English hand cart or tea cart. Charming little wheeled table could serve as a side table. OR be
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Hand Cart
English Hand Cart
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak British Rolling Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak British Rolling Cocktail Table. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English tea trolley drinks cart tiger Oak Barley twist cocktail table. Direct from
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Vintage 1930s British Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table. Direct from
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Vintage 1940s British Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English oak tea trolley drinks wine serving cart barley twist dumbwaiter. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Serving Tray Dumbwaiter Table Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Serving Tray Dumbwaiter Table Carved Oak. Direct from
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Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Tiger Oak Tea Drinks Trolley Cart Serving Table Rolling
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English oak ‘tea trolley’ or serving cart. These “trolleys
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Barley Twisted Two Tier Rolling Bar Tea Drink Cart Trolly
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English tea / drink / bar cart. Made of quartersawn oak featuring barley
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
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Vintage 1940s British Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Bar Cart Cocktail Tray Tudor Table Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Bar Cart Cocktail Tray Tudor Table Carved Oak. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Tudor Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Oval Tea Tray Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English George III oval tea tray on stand centering a robust inlaid shell within a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Carts and Bar Carts

English Oval Tea Tray Table
English Oval Tea Tray Table
H 19 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
English Oak Drink Cart, c.1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 English oak tea cart with two shelves and hand turned barley twist legs. Finished with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Oak Drink Cart, c.1900
English Oak Drink Cart, c.1900
H 31 in W 23.75 in D 16.88 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Sometimes referred to as a "dumb waiter" or "tea cart", this antique is a fine 19th century English
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Antique 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
H 42.25 in W 42.13 in D 18 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming three tier tea trolley is made of beautiful, solid mahogany. Liner and classically
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

English Wooden Bar or Tea Trolley with Removable Tray
Located in Troy, MI
Bar or tea trolley made of dark stained wood with removable, glass-covered top tray. Found in
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Mid-20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Rolling Tea Trolley Tier Table Cocktail Cart Shelves Golden Oak
By English Country Antiques
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak three shelf tea trolley cart on brass castors, circa late 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Display Tea Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed to serve tea in style, this antique English display tea server features a removable
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Early 20th Century English Serving Tables

Antique English Display Tea Cart
Antique English Display Tea Cart
H 32 in W 26 in D 17 in
Edwardian English Mahogany Dessert Cart or Tea Trolley
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th century, brass and mahogany dessert cart or teal trolley, with three flip up down
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Early 20th Century English Serving Tables

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
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Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
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Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Tray Tudor 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
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Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English oak tea trolley drinks wine serving cart barley twist dumbwaiter. Direct from
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea Pastry Cart Spin Top c. 1930
Located in Tyler, TX
Wonderful Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea/Pastry Cart or End Table Side
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th-C. English oak tea cart with nicely turned barley twist shelf supports separating three
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
H 32 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table. Direct from England
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Early 20th Century British Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English oak tea trolley or “dumbwaiter” serving cart
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Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Drinks Cart or Fold-Down Tea Table with Removable Tray Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English drinks cart or tea and coffee serving table of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Wine Bar Serving Cart 3 Tier British Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Wine Bar Serving Cart 3 Tier British Dumbwaiter. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tea Trolley Bar Drinks Cart Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Game Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English tea trolley bar drinks cart oak barley twist flip top game table. Direct from
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Felt, Oak

1960's English Brass and Glass Bar Cart
Located in Queens, NY
1960's English brass tea cart with an oval glass top and lower shelf both adorned with filigreed
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Vintage 1960s English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server was designed to be a handy-multi purpose table
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Wooden Trolley on Casters with Two Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English trolley - sometimes called tea cart - features two drawers, each with two brass ring pulls. The
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Antique 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Flame Mahogany Tea Cart / Drinks Trolley on Casters with Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest quality Old English inlaid flame mahogany tea cart or drinks trolley on casters with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English oak tea cart with three shelves with galleries, separated by hand turned barley twist legs
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900
English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900
H 33 in W 25.13 in D 15.13 in
Rare and Exquisite English Tea Cart with Églomisé Mirrored Tops
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Art Deco/neoclassical bar cart with two tier design. The serving cart features the
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20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

English Mahogany Tea Cart
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English mahogany tea cart with nickel plated hardware and glass on each shelf. Great as a bar.
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Vintage 1930s English Carts and Bar Carts

English Mahogany Tea Cart
English Mahogany Tea Cart
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
English Oak Tea Cart
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming two-tier bar cart. Rich dark oak, with decorative barley twist legs. Original castors
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Oak Tea Cart
English Oak Tea Cart
H 30 in W 26 in D 16 in
English Tea Trolley/ Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Trolley Bar Cart with Casters and One Shelf, Circa 1950 26.5" L x 17" D x
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Vintage 1950s English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Tea Trolley/ Bar Cart
English Tea Trolley/ Bar Cart
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
English tea trolley
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Oak wood two tier trolley with scalloped edges and casters.
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

English tea trolley
English tea trolley
H 29 in W 30 in D 18 in
English Tea Trolley in Walnut on Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 014-001-2009
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Antique 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

English Tea Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant small tea cart with barley twist column legs. The cart has two tiers-- each has a lip all
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

English Tea Cart
English Tea Cart
H 30 in W 26 in D 16 in
English Oak Tea Cart
Located in Port Chester, NY
Elegant two-tier bar cart. Rich oak, with decorative barley twist legs and charming finials
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Oak Tea Cart
English Oak Tea Cart
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
English Oak Tea Cart
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming three tier bar cart. Rich dark oak, with decorative barley twist legs with small rounded
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

English Oak Tea Cart
English Oak Tea Cart
H 32 in W 26 in D 16.5 in
English Oak Tea Cart
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming three-tier bar cart. Rich dark oak, with decorative barley twist legs with small rounded
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

English Oak Tea Cart
English Oak Tea Cart
H 29 in W 27 in D 15 in

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English Tea Cart For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of English tea cart for your home. An item from our selection of English tea cart — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of English tea cart — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of English tea cart made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular.

How Much is an English Tea Cart?

Prices for a piece of English tea cart can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $798 and can go as high as $6,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,300.

Finding the Right Bar-carts for You

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.

Questions About English Tea Cart
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.