Side table - Metal, Velvet - Hand-painted tray

Folding stand with a hand-painted metal tray, floral and bird decoration – Italy, 20th century

Description
Elegant stand with a hand-painted metal tray, characterized by a lively multicolored decoration on a dark background featuring birds, fruits, grape clusters, and golden floral motifs along the shaped edge.
The tray, with a flowing shape and an undulating profile, is supported by a crisscross folding frame, clad in gold-colored velvet fabric, with coordinated decorative details.
The ensemble evokes a decorative sensibility inspired by Italy, blending popular taste with classical revival, conceived as a functional element but also strongly ornamental.
An ideal piece as a service table, tray stand, or decorative accessory, suitable for eclectic, classic, or boho interiors.

Technical specifications
Type: folding stand with tray
Tray material: hand-painted metal.
Decorative technique: polychrome hand painting
Tray shape: formed with a wavy edge.
Origin: Italy
Stand measurements: 40.5 x 39.5 x 61 cm
Tray dimensions: 67.5 x 52 cm

Conditions
Good general condition, appropriate for age.
There are signs of superficial wear on the tray (scratches, abrasions, oxidation and color loss on the back and along the edges); normal wear to the textile covering of the frame.
Visible defects in the photographs should be regarded as part of the object's history.

Curiosity
This type of decorative stand was widespread as a living-room or service accessory in the second half of the twentieth century, often used for tea, liqueurs, or as a support for artistic trays, combining practicality and aesthetic value.

Shipping
Careful shipping with professional packaging designed to protect both the tray and the foldable frame.
Shipment tracked with a reliable courier.
International shipping possible.