Georgian Inlaid Satinwood Tray with Scalloped Edge on Later Stand

A charming English George III period inlaid mahogany tripod candle stand, the string inlaid hexagonal top supported on a turned column, terminating...

A pretty late Georgian mahogany display case, the broken pediment top with dentil mouldings above a pair of gilt acanthus leaf decorations and line inlay framing a glass door. The in...

A fine English inlaid mahogany dining table, the well-figured mahogany top with lovely burl walnut crossbanding. supported on square legs ...

An extremely fine quality inlaid mahogany tea caddy of elegant small size, the top and front with elaborate crossbanding and circular fan inay, the front with further swag inlay, the...

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...

19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Inlaid Tray on stand. The inlay shows ribbons, bows, scrolls, garlands of flowers. Around the edge there is a brass gallery & carrying handles. T...

Satinwood inlaid coffee table with lazy Susan tray table. 27 1/2" in diameter across removable tray and 30 " tall. Small chip in edge of glass tray. Pr...

English scalloped paper mache tray on stand with hand painted floral decoration. Stand was made for tray at later date. Dealers please call...