Vintage Bernhardt Georgian Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Serving Cart With Drawer

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Description

This rolling serving cart by Bernhardt is in the Georgian style and has a rich mahogany finish with strong, figured … Read more This rolling serving cart by Bernhardt is in the Georgian style and has a rich mahogany finish with strong, figured grain. Two drop leaves with shaped ends fold down to a compact 34" width or lift up to make a 54" serving surface. Four turned column legs hold up the top over an open lower shelf. Under the shelf is one full-width drawer with a molded panel front, a decorative brass escutcheon and two brass bail pulls on shell-shaped backplates. The cart rolls on brass casters, so it moves easily between dining room, living room and patio.

It works well as a bar cart, buffet server, tea cart or coffee station. With the leaves down it can also serve as a narrow console. The drawer is stamped with the Bernhardt maker's mark.

ITEM DETAILS

- Maker: Bernhardt (stamped inside drawer)
- Style: Georgian / Traditional
- Material: Mahogany
- Features: two drop leaves with shaped ends, lower shelf, one drawer, decorative brass escutcheon (non-functional, no lock), brass bail pulls, brass casters
- Period: Late 20th century (estimate; the stamp is undated)
- Dimensions, leaves down: 34" W × 18" D × 32" H
- Dimensions, leaves up: 54" W × 18" D × 32" H

CONDITION

Very good vintage condition. The high-gloss finish is clean and the hardware is intact. Signs of age include:

- Light wear and small nicks along the top edges and leaf edges
- A small light spot or chip at one leaf corner
- Small surface marks on the drawer front and molding
- Patina and tarnish on the brass pulls and casters See less