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1930s Tea Trolley with Removable Carrying Tray.
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1930s Tea Trolley with Removable Carrying Tray.

1920 - 1940
Description

Mahogany tea trolley with tray.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this 1930s Mahogany Tea Trolley to the 1930s.

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SA1238988
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Description
Mahogany tea trolley with tray.
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this 1930s Mahogany Tea Trolley to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238988
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles.
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Archive I A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles.

1930s Tea Trolley with Removable Carrying Tray.

Archive II A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles. View II
Archive III A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles. View III
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 633
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles.
1930s tea trolley with removable carrying tray.
Ref: SA1238988
A three-tier dark mahogany wooden tea trolley featuring turned corner posts, castor wheels, and a top removable tray with cut-out handles.
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  • ObjectTea Trolleys
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned posts, Removable tray, Three tiers, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This 1930s Art Deco tea trolley is an English country house piece in warm brown mahogany with a polished finish. It has three tiers with raised wooden mouldings, supported by four turned corner posts and small metal castor wheels, and a removable top tray with shaped cut-out handles. The wood shows visible surface grain variations and minor edge wear. The trolley stands 87 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a mobile serving cart in a dining area or kitchen, or as a display surface in an empty living room corner for plants and books. The removable tray offers practical versatility for entertaining guests.

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Tea trolleys gained widespread popularity in Britain during the early 20th century, particularly throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Designed to facilitate the serving of afternoon tea without constant trips to the kitchen, these mobile carts reflected the domestic lifestyle and entertaining etiquette of the era.

Trolleys from this era were typically constructed using solid hardwoods or veneers such as mahogany, oak, and walnut. Standard construction features included mortise and tenon joinery, turned leg posts, multi-tiered shelving, and small brass or rubber-tyred castor wheels.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct hardware, such as aged metal castors, along with natural wear around handles and wheels. Look for original joinery techniques, surface patina, and structural details like integrated rail borders or removable top trays held by carved lip surrounds.

In contemporary decor, these pieces frequently serve as versatile cocktail bar carts, plant displays, or side storage in dining and living areas. Placing glassware, decanters, or books on the lower tiers creates a functional focal point within modern living spaces.

Regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish will help maintain the wood timber finish. To prevent damage, keep the trolley away from direct heat sources, wipe up liquid spills immediately, and clean the castors to ensure smooth movement.
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