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Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880
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Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

19th century
Description

Refined antique Victorian dumb waiter or food trolley

Hand crafted from mahogany this could also function as a bookshelf

We date this to circa 1880 and it has original castors

Great patina to the mahogany and this is very on trend

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Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 1880s.

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SA1065353
Description
Refined antique Victorian dumb waiter or food trolley

Hand crafted from mahogany this could also function as a bookshelf

We date this to circa 1880 and it has original castors

Great patina to the mahogany and this is very on trend

fig 1. A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany two-tier dumb waiter trolley with hand-turned legs, top finials, and ceramic castor wheels.
fig 1. Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Viewings available by appointment

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065353
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany two-tier dumb waiter trolley with hand-turned legs, top finials, and ceramic castor wheels.

Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

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Archive IV A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany two-tier dumb waiter trolley with hand-turned legs, top finials, and ceramic castor wheels. View IV
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A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany two-tier dumb waiter trolley with hand-turned legs, top finials, and ceramic castor wheels.
Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880
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A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany two-tier dumb waiter trolley with hand-turned legs, top finials, and ceramic castor wheels.
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  • ObjectDumb Waiter
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Top finials, Tiered shelves, Brass castors
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This Victorian dumb waiter from circa 1880 functions as a two-tier food trolley or a bookshelf in an English country house interior. The piece takes shape from warm brown mahogany with a pronounced patina, displaying rich grain variation across the rectangular surfaces. Four hand-turned upright legs support the shelves, accented by rounded top finials and terminating in brass castors fitted with white ceramic wheels. The top tier features a simple edge moulding, while the lower shelf provides additional storage space parallel to the ground. Overall dimensions measure 76 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. Position this trolley beside a sofa to hold drinks and books, or place it along a hallway wall to display decorative items. The construction accommodates everyday domestic tasks while maintaining an established period character suitable for immediate integration into living areas. Maintenance requires simple dusting to preserve the wood finish.

FAQs

Originally designed for dining rooms during the 18th and 19th centuries, a dumb waiter is a tiered piece of movable furniture used to hold serving dishes, condiments, or tableware, reducing the need for domestic servants at table.

Most pieces from this era were crafted from solid woods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-turned supports, mortise and tenon joints, and brass castors with porcelain or ceramic wheels.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit original hand-turned wooden finials, period-appropriate joinery beneath the tier surfaces, natural wear on the original castors, and historic timber patina.

This piece functions effectively as a versatile bar cart in a living room, an occasional side table beside a sofa, or a tiered console for displaying books and decorative ceramics.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent splitting.
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