Louis XVI Neoclassical Tea Trolley | Mahogany & Gilt Bronze

Royal Refinement Reimagined

Inspired by the graceful furniture workshops of 18th-century Versailles, this Louis XVI tea trolley captures the height of Neoclassical luxury. Its three-tier silhouette — crowned by a removable gilt-bronze gallery tray — recalls the formal elegance of royal salons where afternoon tea was a ceremonial affair. Brass & Wood has faithfully recreated every architectural detail, from the delicate swag-and-ribbon friezes to the scrolled bronze side handles.

Materials & Finish

The body is crafted from solid mahogany, finished in a rich burgundy lacquer and adorned with hand-painted gold floral motifs on every surface. Ormolu-style gilt bronze mounts — including corner brackets, column rings, frieze panels, and the pierced-gallery tray frame — add a luminous gilded contrast. Tapered, fluted legs end in polished brass sabots with rolling casters for effortless movement.

Three Functional Tiers

The top removable tray features a pierced brass gallery border ideal for displaying fine porcelain. The main mahogany shelf hosts a central drawer with three gilt-bronze relief panels depicting garlands and floral swags. The lower shelf repeats the hand-painted floral medallion, providing generous storage for linens or additional service pieces.

Handcrafted by Brass & Wood

Each piece is individually handcrafted in our Cairo atelier by master artisans trained in the European classical tradition. Joinery, painting, gilding, and bronze casting are all executed in-house, ensuring a coherence of quality that mass production cannot replicate. This trolley is not merely furniture — it is a living heirloom.