Hugh Wallis Tray Tables

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...

Oval tole tea tray centering on a gilt armorial on a burgundy colored ground framed with a black rim with gilt banding. Continental, probably Italian, second quarter 19th century.

The Kifu Paris Oval Tray in black shagreen exemplifies contemporary luxury with its textured, hand-crafted surface and sleek, minimalist design. The sumptuous black shagreen evokes a...

Decorate a coffee table with this elegant and beautiful antique tray. Crafted in France, circa 1870 and oval in shape, the colorful tray, dressed with side handles, features a hand p...

Large Moroccan antique copper tray table with wooden Syrian folding base. The removable round copper top has a hand-hammered decoration with...

A French tole tray from the 19th century, with hand-painted floral decor, beveled edges and nicely weathered patina. Created in France during the 19th century, this rectangular tôle ...

An ovoid form tray with two curved handles and a scalloped gallery rim on a felt lined oval Stand to create a low table. The center with musical trophies marquetry.

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

Darling and versatile oval tole tray table having painted dog on the removable tray top. Coordinating black and gold wood base.

Antique Hand Tooled Oversized Moroccan Metal Copper Tray 31 in. D. Circa 1920's. Antique hand tooled heavy huge collectible Moroccan metal copper tra...

Turkish tin copper tray table on wooden folding stand Turkish Persian Mameluke style tinned copper tray table. Very nice unusual Asian dark bron...

Boho Chic oval wicker tray. Perfect for coffee in bed. Add some Boho Chic style to your home.