Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Hand-Painted Wooden Hunting Tray Table on Faux-Bamboo Stand

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Charming Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Side Table / Plant Stand. Transport your home to the British countryside with this delightful … Read more Charming Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Side Table / Plant Stand. Transport your home to the British countryside with this delightful antique faux bamboo folding table. Dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, this piece perfectly captures the romance of a vintage English lawn party or an elegant weekend picnic. Designed for both beauty and effortless portability, tables of this style were favored by high-society hosts to be carried out to the grass by servants for afternoon tea, croquet matches, or packed into an early motorcar for a countryside excursion.Constructed from lightweight yet sturdy wood carefully carved and painted to mimic the classic ridges and rich tones of natural bamboo, it features a wonderful folding mechanism that allows it to collapse flat in an instant. This clever, early design relies on simple wooden pegs to hold the legs securely in place when open, showing off the wonderful craftsmanship of the era. At a versatile, smaller scale—ideal for use as a plant stand, an intimate bedside table, or a portable drinks cart—it is just the right size to tuck next to an armchair to hold a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail. Whether you are looking to add a touch of historic warmth to a sunroom, library, or living space, this storied piece brings instant character and timeless, breezy elegance to any room.
Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Hand-Painted Wooden Hunting Tray Table on Faux-Bamboo Stand

An elegant and high-quality antique late 19th-century English Regency-style wooden hunting tray table. The rectangular tray features a beautifully executed, hand-painted scenic reserve centering a traditional British fox hunter on horseback leaping a ditch alongside his hunting hounds. The lively sporting scene is framed by a classic black lacquered ground adorned with a delicate, intricately detailed gilt foliate border.The tray sits perfectly atop a custom, period-matching folding X-frame wooden stand meticulously turned and carved to resemble faux-bamboo. Proving that the two pieces were integrated by design from day one, the underside of the matte black tray features four original, precision-inset positioning holes that slot perfectly onto four hand-whittled alignment pegs on the top corners of the stand. The stand retains its original vintage central metal pin and wing-nut hardware, allowing it to easily fold completely flat for campaign-style transport or storage. A stunning, unified period piece that adds a touch of classic English country house style to any interior.

An elegant and high-quality antique late 19th-century English Regency-style wooden hunting tray table. The rectangular tray features a beautifully executed, hand-painted scenic reserve centering a traditional British fox hunter on horseback leaping a ditch alongside his hunting hounds. The lively sporting scene is framed by a classic black lacquered ground adorned with a delicate, intricately detailed gilt foliate border.The tray sits perfectly atop a custom, period-matching folding X-frame wooden stand meticulously turned and carved to resemble faux-bamboo. Proving that the two pieces were integrated by design from day one, the underside of the matte black tray features four original, precision-inset positioning holes that slot perfectly onto four hand-whittled alignment pegs on the top corners of the stand. The stand retains its original vintage central metal pin and wing-nut hardware, allowing it to easily fold completely flat for campaign-style transport or storage. A stunning, unified period piece that adds a touch of classic English country house style to any interior.

Good antique condition with beautiful, authentic age-appropriate wear. The black lacquered ground shows a fine, highly desirable all-over craquelure patina that confirms its 19th-century age. Minor scattered scuffs and superficial paint loss to the border consistent with use and age. The hand-painted scene remains bright and detailed. The custom faux-bamboo stand is structurally sound (wing nut bolt-see photo), stable, and folds smoothly.

Dimensions: Stand 18" high x 32" wide, Tray 32" x 26" See less