An American Mahogany Oval Tray on Stand by Goodnow Jenks

decorated with a scenic reserve centering a hunter on horseback beside a pair of dogs all on a black lacquered ground with gilt foliate decoration; impr...

The large mahogany oval tray centering an impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand. (the tray itself measures 24.5" x 18.75")

the rectangular paneled tray fitted with hinged drop-down sides having pierced handles all in a mellow oak finish; with original brass inset hinges; the sides are slightly canted whe...

A good quality and elegant French 1940s tray table by Maison Baguès, Paris; the shaped lacquered tray centering a floral bouquet surrounded by birds and butterflies; raised on a faux...

British colonial style serving tray with a removable top with a herringbone reed surface in a bamboo frame with brass handles on a mahogany folding base carved with a palm leaf motif...

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...

American hand-painted decorative tole tray on carved mahogany stand. Tray has two side handles with hand-painted floral, fruit and medallion motif. Stand was made for tray with a car...

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...