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Art Deco Original Chrome and Mirror Modernist Hostess Trolley, C1930
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Art Deco Original Chrome and Mirror Modernist Hostess Trolley, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Now this really is a fabulous hostess trolley! Original 1930's Art Deco chrome two-tier trolley, with black and mirrored edged glass, very glam! All totally original and in great condition. These are fab for displaying cocktail shakers, glass and other chrome items. Every Deco collection should have one of these! FREE UK mainland DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07124041
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Continuous bent tubular chrome frame: typical 1930s modernist furniture styling.
Mirrored shelves with inset black glass centres: classic interwar cocktail trolley design.
Small metal swivel castors: original mobility fittings of the period.
Domed cap bolt fixings at corner junctions: standard pre-war frame construction.

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
62cm (24.41")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA874863
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Description
Now this really is a fabulous hostess trolley! Original 1930's Art Deco chrome two-tier trolley, with black and mirrored edged glass, very glam! All totally original and in great condition. These are fab for displaying cocktail shakers, glass and other chrome items. Every Deco collection should have one of these! FREE UK mainland DELIVERY
Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07124041
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Continuous bent tubular chrome frame: typical 1930s modernist furniture styling.
Mirrored shelves with inset black glass centres: classic interwar cocktail trolley design.
Small metal swivel castors: original mobility fittings of the period.
Domed cap bolt fixings at corner junctions: standard pre-war frame construction.

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
62cm (24.41")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA874863
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An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels.
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Archive I An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels.

Art Deco Original Chrome and Mirror Modernist Hostess Trolley, C1930

Archive II An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels. View II
Archive III An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels. View IV
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An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels.
Art Deco Original Chrome and Mirror Modernist Hostess Trolley, c1930
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An Art Deco two-tiered chrome trolley featuring tubular metal handles, mirrored surfaces with black centre panels, and small castor wheels.
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  • ObjectDrinks Trolley
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome, Glass, Mirror
  • ColourSilver, Black
  • MotifsTubular chrome frame, mirrored glass shelves, integrated push handle, swivel castors
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

An Art Deco hostess trolley from the 1930s serves drinks and glassware in modern interior spaces. The piece is constructed with a tubular chrome frame, an integrated push handle, and swivel castors supporting two tiers. Both shelves consist of mirrored glass panels bordered by silver glass margins and centred with solid black panels. Small decorative finials cap the upright metal posts at the top corners. Measuring 62 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, the unit fits easily beside seating or in an empty corner of a living room or dining area. The reflective surfaces and polished metal frame provide a functional display table for cocktail accessories while maintaining the clean lines and geometric aesthetic characteristic of Modernist design from the period.

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Art Deco and Modernist design of the 1930s emphasised geometric symmetry, clean lines, and polished surfaces. The era embraced new industrial manufacturing techniques, moving away from heavy timber carving toward streamlined tubular metals and reflective glass.

These trolleys were typically constructed using nickel or chrome-plated tubular steel frames paired with toughened, mirrored, or blackened glass trays. The inclusion of small steel or rubber-rimmed swivel castors provided mobility for domestic entertaining.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy-gauge tubular metal frames, often secured with period-correct slotted screws rather than modern hex fixings. The chrome may show light surface pitting or minor oxidisation, while mirrored glass surfaces often display gentle age spots along the bevelled edges.

A drinks trolley functions effectively as a mobile cocktail station or an occasional side table in a dining room or living area. Modern interior styling pairs chrome trolleys with contemporary crystal glassware, vintage decanters, and metallic accessories to contrast polished chrome with surrounding soft furnishings.

Clean chrome frames with a soft microfiber cloth and a mild detergent solution, avoiding abrasive polish that could strip the plating. Glass surfaces should be cleaned using non-ammoniated glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the frame to prevent liquid seeping beneath the mirrored backing.
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