Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Tray on Stand, 1800

A Superbly Figured And Good Quality George III Period Mahogany Rectangular Butlers Tray, Having Attractively Shaped Sides with Elegant Pierced Carrying Handles, Raised On Square Chamfered Leg Mahogany Stand Constructed from 18th Century Timber.

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 it is now incredibly common to find 18th and 19th century trays of varying shape, size and design utilised as coffee tables. As is the norm this particular tray has been fitted onto a low, practical and sturdy stand constructed from old antique wood. It’s worth noting that generally this means an old broken table, or something similar which was destined for the scrapheap or bonfire, has therefore also been recycled and re-purposed.


Circa 1800.

Height 22.5in.
Width 24.5in.
Depth 18.25in.