Folding Mahogany Butler's Table – 1940

This 1940s butler's tray table — sometimes called a ship's table — is crafted entirely in mahogany. It is distinguished by its refined drop-leaf top, whose four sections, articulated by brass hinges, allow the surface to be adapted to any use, offering either a perfectly flat top or a protective raised rim inspired by marine furniture. The cut-out handles on each side underscore its nomadic character, recalling the tables used aboard ships where stability and ease of transport were essential. The top rests on a folding X-frame base, both sturdy and elegant, typical of British campaign furniture and widely adopted in ship's cabins for its compact footprint. The mahogany, with its varied warm tones, lends the piece a noble and timeless presence, while the interplay of wood hues showcases fine craftsmanship in which functionality is seamlessly wed to refined aesthetics. This iconic piece from the 1940s thus embodies the perfect balance between utility, elegance and tradition.

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Period: 1940

Fine condition following restoration carried out in our cabinetmaking workshop

Delivery by quote within France and internationally

Open dimensions:
Height: 40 cm
Width: 91 cm
Depth: 72 cm

Reference 617V