English Tray Tables

Sepia tray by Homefolks Dimensions: D 31.5 x W 115 x H 3.5 cm Materials: Cremo Delicato marble. A sculptural tray with spectacular dimensions, Sepia is inspired by cuttlebones ...

Fragments tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique piece Materials: Chipboard Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7 cm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. Theod...

19th century English serving tray crafted in papier-mâché and lacquer in classic form and hand decorated in scenes of chinoiserie with figures, birds, and boats. The later stand is c...

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...

Rectangular with shaped gallery and four hand cutouts. Later base with square section legs and corner spandrels.

The rectangular tray with rounded edges finely painted with Mallard ducks and ducklings in a pond, with foliate sprays to the exterior; the later stand raised on cluster column legs...

This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from the best flame mahogany, note the wonderful grain to the wood and the beautifully inlaid decoration with musical trophies within scrolling foliage and kingwood crossbanding. Masterfully inlaid with Sheraton influences, this etagere has an elegant refined look. The removable glass bottomed tray can be used to serve drinks, etc. It is raised on elegant square section tapering outswept legs with a shaped cross stretcher. The craftsmanship and finish are second to none. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 84 x Width 89 x Depth 55 Dimensions in inches: Height 33.1 x Width 35.0 x Depth 21.7 Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By the 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialised in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter, or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique. Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Etagère is a piece of light furniture which was extensively made in France during the latter part of the 18th century. It consists of a series of stages or shelves for the reception of ornaments or other small articles. Like the what-not it was very often cornerwise in shape, and the best Louis XVI examples in exotic woods are exceedingly graceful and elegant. In modern usage, an étagère is often used to refer specifically to a long-legged shelf unit that fits over a bathroom toilet...

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

Rectangular paper mache tea tray table with a flat rim and rounded corners. The tray has a hand painted scroll work & floral border decoration and is mounted to a Jennings & Bettridge swivel brace ebonized wood stand...

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Three-Tier Dumbwaiter / Dessert Stand, Collapsible A fine English dumbwaiter or desert stand. The tripod base on caster...

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...

Found in England, this circa 1930s tray top table has a black and gilded faux bamboo base with an X-form stretcher. Removable tray top has a deep green painted finish with gilded pai...

A fine Regency mahogany occasional table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with tray top above frieze drawers and beaded border, on turned tapering legs with castors. Circa 1828...

Mahogany round two-tier serving table, with satinwood inlays and stringing, with a shaped stretcher, on sabre legs with further fine checkered inlays, th...

This handsome piece consists of two sections on a lifting ratchet, a fine mahogany Regency period reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. R...

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...

A superb large hand painted papier-mâché shaped tray impressed to verso by the Royal Makers Jennens & Bettridge, London. English, circa 1830. Beautifully hand painted and gilt ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful Victorian circa 1860-1880 Sheraton Revival Satinwood Elevette drinks table made and stamped by Maple & Co London What a table! Th...

This butler's tray table has the original brass hinges that have been polished and lacquered for easy maintenance. There is a ten-inch area of indentations in one side of the top, th...

Shaped paper mache tray mounted on a butterfly hinged tilt top support, based on the French Vendange table mechanism. The black tray has a double...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by Frank Cobb & Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Table, is quite possibly unique, and is the first example of an all sterling silver table we have ever been able to offer to the market. We have had plated examples before, but in over 40 years we have never seen an all sterling silver example. The tray, which is decorated with a shell and gadroon border, and engraved crest to the centre, can be removed from the base and used on its own for serving, and would make an ideal serving tray for drinks...

An English mahogany tray top table from the 19th century, with turned pedestal base and onion feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a large t...

A very attractive mid 19th century oblong papier maché tray having elegant hand painted and gilded floral decoration housed on later square tapered leg stand (What better way t...

Oval black paper mache tray top coffee table with gold leaf border decoration, mounted on a custom sabre leg stand with conforming apron. ...

English tole tray on stand with figural and pagoda scenes on faux bamboo painted and gilt splayed legs with original connecting stretchers, Early 19th century.

20th century English captain's coffee table / table, oak Oak solid body. Classic captain's coffee table. Removable plate which can be used as a tray. Foldable and foldable sides w...

Pheromonal antique tomato red chinoiserie tray on a later painted tray.

Circa 1850's Rare, original folding Campaign table from England. Authentic patina in sturdy but time honoured condition. Original brass hardware. Exuding charm and character and y...

Folding and rectangular when open, legs X-form when open.

This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood banded marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from the best flame mahogany, note the wonderful grain to the wood and the beautifully inlaid decoration with musical trophies within scrolling foliage and kingwood crossbanding. Masterfully inlaid with Sheraton influences, this etagere has an elegant refined look. The removable glass bottomed tray can be used to serve drinks, etc. It is raised on elegant square section tapering outswept legs with a shaped cross stretcher. The craftsmanship and finish are second to none. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 86 x Width 90 x Depth 55 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By the 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialised in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique. Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Etagère is a piece of light furniture which was extensively made in France during the latter part of the 18th century. It consists of a series of stages or shelves for the reception of ornaments or other small articles. Like the what-not it was very often cornerwise in shape, and the best Louis XVI examples in exotic woods are exceedingly graceful and elegant. In modern usage, an étagère is often used to refer specifically to a long-legged shelf unit that fits over a bathroom toilet...

Late 19th century brass galleried drinks table.

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood butler’s tray on stand having a fantastic quality rosewood butler’s tray with two drop sides on the original solid rosewood folding stand...

Impressive Regency style painted tole tray inset in a black lacquered faux bamboo stand. The English tole tray is decorated with birds, flowers, and a butterfly with a double foliate...

Very nice classic tray table. Tick solid mahogany tray. Fits perfect on the table. Brass hinges. Good quality table. Manufactured by Bevan Funnell England 1960s.

A good quality mid-18th century chippendale period mahogany dumbwaiter having two well figured revolving circular tiers with moulded edge raised on elegant gun barrel turned central stem terminating on tripod legs with original concealed brass castors. Antique dumb waiters...

A large and rare Papier-mâché and mother of pearl inlaid tray with intricate view of Brighton pavilion to the top set in a serpentine shaped surround with gilded foliate borders and ...

A very good quality Late Regency Period rosewood circular occasional table of unusual design, possibly originally designed for storage of wool, having two well figured circular tiers...

Antique English tray table with a lacquered paper mâché tray painted with a landscape depicting a shepherd and his flock in the countryside ...

Rectangular papier maché burgundy ground tray top coffee table decorated with a gilt border of floral and vine. The tray has been mounted on a custom bamboo turned & ebonized hardwoo...

This tray is English Victorian, well-gilt with Chinoiserie decoration of pavilions, bridges, fishermen in an extensive mountainous landscape, within a shaped and gilt border. We do n...

Shaped tray with floral decoration and conforming separate base. Signed on underside of tray.

A circa 1870's Papier Mache had gilt and decorated tray with a later custom dark wood base. The tray table with the tray fitting into the custom base. Can be removed and used for ser...

A fine quality late 19th century satinwood oval two tier etagere, or dumbwaiter, having removable lift off glass tray top and superbly figured veneers with crossbanded and inlaid dec...

Elaborately hand-carved solid walnut campaign tray-top table, English, ca. 1890, with naturalistically carved cherries and leaves, either side with filigreed maple leaves. Originally...

Elegant pair of English silver plate tray tables on ebonized faux bamboo stands with silver gilt accents. The legs are conjoined with X-form cross stretchers and are slightly splayed on the ends. Made in the English chinoiserie revival...

Black lacquered and gilt wood japanned tray table with floral motives Raised on a later black and gilt painted based raised on bamboo-form sabre legs joined by an X-form stretcher.

George III antique mahogany tray top silver table which has a lovely mahogany tray top with shaped corners, two candle slides to the frieze and standing on four cabriole legs with pa...

Depicting pagodas in an exotic landscape. Stamped Clay / London on back. With later base. Ex Christies Sale , Oct 17, 1997 lot 73.

England Georgian tray tables, early 19th century, in mahogany and inlaid in fruitwood to floral motifs. In excellent state of conservation.

Oval with red ground and gilt leaf tip outer border, beautifully painted central pastural scene.

19th century English lacquer paper mâché tray table with a custom made serpentine stand.

The rectangular dished removable tray decorated throughout with clumps of daffodils and butterflies. Raised on a later black and gilt painted based raised on bamboo-form sabre legs j...

An English painted tôle tray from the 19th century, adorned with dog motifs. Created in England during the 19th century, this tray draws our attention with its skillful depiction of ...

Hand painted european garden scene on metal tray on stand with glass insert, circa 1940. A beautiful hand painted scene with ample remains of the gilded wreath surrounding the tra...

English mahogany oval serving tray with flanking bulbous brass handles, scalloped molded border, centered satinwood conch shell, and intricately intertwined satinwood inlaid ribbon, ...

The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Temples of Vespasian and Saturn, the Column of Phocas and ...

Antique paper mâché tray table in black and gold. Base is a black painted faux bamboo. Tray has a protective glass covering the gilded tree an...

English or Irish tray top tea table with raised molding on the aprons and moving down knees. Finely detailed and bold moldings around the tray. Cabr...