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Art Deco Circular Walnut Savoy Drinks Trolley, English, 1930s
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Art Deco Circular Walnut Savoy Drinks Trolley, English, 1930s

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
Description

Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional too. Solid walnut in a warm mid-tone colouring on it's original rubber and metal casters. The condition is extremely good having been fully and professionally restored by our workshop. Very sturdy, free from damage and glides with ease, really makes this piece a pleasure to use.

Perfect piece for serving food or drinks to your guests and great talking point.

Offered with free two man UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Drinks Trolley to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08366240
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Circular hoop frame: geometric modernist styling popular throughout the 1930s.
Quarter-veneered walnut trays with inlaid diamond: cabinet work.
Pressed-metal swivel castors with rubber tyres: standard British domestic fittings from the period.
Raised gallery mouldings along the tray sides: practical service design of the decade.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
69.5cm (27.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052320
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Description
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional too. Solid walnut in a warm mid-tone colouring on it's original rubber and metal casters. The condition is extremely good having been fully and professionally restored by our workshop. Very sturdy, free from damage and glides with ease, really makes this piece a pleasure to use.

Perfect piece for serving food or drinks to your guests and great talking point.

Offered with free two man UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Drinks Trolley to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08366240
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Circular hoop frame: geometric modernist styling popular throughout the 1930s.
Quarter-veneered walnut trays with inlaid diamond: cabinet work.
Pressed-metal swivel castors with rubber tyres: standard British domestic fittings from the period.
Raised gallery mouldings along the tray sides: practical service design of the decade.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
69.5cm (27.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052320
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Archive I An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors.

Art Deco Circular Walnut Savoy Drinks Trolley, English, 1930s

Archive II An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View II
Archive III An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View III
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Archive V An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View VII
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Archive IX An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors. View IX
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An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors.
Art Deco Circular Walnut Savoy Drinks Trolley, English, 1930s
Ref: SA1052320
An Art Deco circular walnut drinks trolley featuring three rectangular tiers enclosed within a sweeping circular frame on small castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinks Trolley
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWalnut, Metal, Castors
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCircular hoop frame, Three-tier arrangement, Raised tray edges, Fitted metal castors
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 69.5 cm (27 in)

This English Art Deco Savoy drinks trolley dates from the 1930 period, constructed from solid walnut in a warm mid-tone colour with a polished finish and raised tray edges. The design incorporates a sweeping circular hoop frame enclosing a three-tier rectangular shelving arrangement, set upon small fitted metal and rubber castors with curved wooden foot supports at the base. The wood exhibits rich grain patterns across all three tiers and the arched handles. Measuring 78 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 69.5 cm deep, this trolley functions as a practical serving cart for food and drinks during gatherings, or serves as a striking display piece in an empty corner of a living room or dining space.

FAQs

Art Deco drinks trolleys from the 1920s and 1930s are characterized by bold geometric silhouettes, circular or angular frames, and the use of rich hardwood veneers like walnut. Designed during the golden age of cocktail culture, they combine functional mobility with streamlined form.

Trolleys from this era were typically constructed using solid hardwoods and figured timber veneers, particularly walnut and mahogany. Metallic components, including brass or chrome castors and edge banding, were frequently integrated into the construction.

Authentic period pieces feature period-correct joinery, natural timber grain variations, and original brass or metal castors showing light surface wear. Look for book-matched veneers and original lacquer finishes rather than modern synthetic coatings.

Position the trolley in a dining room alcove, living room corner, or reception space. Display period decanters, glassware, and cocktail paraphernalia across the tiers to highlight the architectural lines of the piece.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain, and avoid exposure to direct heat sources or liquid spills.
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