1940s English Regency Butler Tray Table-Early Victorian Black Japanned Lacquer Wooden Drink Table-Hand Painted Removable Top-X Shape Folding Stand

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This is a reproduction of Regency / Early Victorian Butler's Tray Table made of solid wood with detachable top and … Read more This is a reproduction of Regency / Early Victorian Butler's Tray Table made of solid wood with detachable top and folding X-shape stand.
Key features:
-Black lacquered finish: highly characteristic of Regency-era "japanning," a European imitation of Asian lacquerwork that was fashionable in England from ~1800–1840
-Hand painted floral & horn of plenty motif: the cornucopia with cascading flowers and the crossed ribbon/torch detail are classic Regency decorative motifs
-X shape frame folding stand: this is a signature Regency design element
-Gold pinstripe border: typical of the restrained gilt detailing favored in the Regency period
-Integrated handles on the tray: practical butler's tray design common in English country houses of this period
-leather strip with wooden base

Many high-quality reproductions of this style were made in the 1920s–1950s. This precious piece is one of them.

It is commonly used as a decorative accent piece for serving food and drinks, or as a display surface in a home.
The tray could be lifted off the stand and carried to a bedroom to serve breakfast in bed!
The removable top and the collapsible stand make the table easy for storage and saving space. See less