{"product_id":"english-mahogany-butler-s-tray-on-folding-stand","title":"English Mahogany Butler’s Tray on Folding Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique English butler’s tray table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted in richly toned mahogany and retaining the elegant, practical character associated with traditional British campaign and service furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe generously proportioned rectangular tray features a beautifully restrained design with raised gallery sides, gracefully shaped upper edges and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epierced handholds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the tray to be easily lifted and carried. The mahogany has developed a deep, warm surface with subtle variations in tone and patina that speak beautifully to its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable tray rests upon a particularly attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolding X-form stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, constructed with slender turned supports and shaped feet. The architectural geometry of the base gives the piece a refined silhouette while allowing it to fold when not in use—a wonderfully practical feature characteristic of furniture originally designed for serving and entertaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, butler’s trays were used throughout English country houses for serving drinks, tea and refreshments. Today, examples such as this translate exceptionally well into contemporary interiors, functioning as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocktail table, drinks station, occasional table or portable bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The removable tray can equally be used independently for entertaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dark mahogany finish and understated construction give the piece a sophisticated presence that works particularly well alongside both traditional antiques and more modern furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27” W × 19” D × 35” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related wear and variations to the wood consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502299533498,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/412B9C47-0104-44E2-AB6B-8D13CEEC6ED1.jpg?v=1787916594","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/english-mahogany-butler-s-tray-on-folding-stand","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}