This glass and gilded brass serving cart brings a contemporary, vintage-inspired touch while maintaining a sober aesthetic. Its two glass shelves offer an elegant surface for a drink set, a few art books, or a lamp placed in the living room. The height beneath the shelf allows it to slide easily next to a sofa while leaving plenty of legroom. Topped with cocktail glasses and a ceramic vase, it makes for a refined serving area. As a second-hand item, it retains the memory of its history: signs of wear, oxidized brass, and grey tones.
Length: 72 cm
Width: 44 cm
Height: 75 cm
Height under shelf: 66 cm
A brief history of the serving cart
The serving cart, also known as a tea trolley or butler's table, emerged in the 17th century. At the time, it was used to serve and clear dishes and tableware during meals. Equipped with casters, it could be moved from one place to another effortlessly, allowing for quicker clearing of the table by reducing the number of trips between the dining room and the kitchen. It was its great utility that made the serving cart an important piece of furniture, also used for serving tea or breakfast. Over the centuries, this small mobile side table has earned a prominent place in our homes.
