German Mid-Century OPAL Serving Trolley with Paris Ceramic Top
CHF 290
The ceramic surface is illustrated with playful Paris-inspired motifs, including the Eiffel Tower, small figures, flowers, birds and graphic architectural details. The pale ceramic ground has a fine decorative craquelé glaze — a typical surface effect of the ceramic glaze, not a structural crack or damage to the plate.
Particularly notable is the condition of the ceramic top: it is complete and without cracks. For a piece of this size and age, that is genuinely remarkable. The combination of beech wood, illustrated ceramic and mobile functionality makes this a practical and decorative piece for a living room, bar corner, kitchen, studio or display setting.
A lovely example of German mid-century domestic design — useful, graphic and full of 1950s charm.
Period / Dating: 1950s, Mid-Century Modern - German 1950s domestic design
Origin: Germany / West Germany
Maker / Designer / Design Context: OPAL Kleinmöbel tea and serving trolley with ceramic top by Echt Keramik Grünstadt. Manufacturer / product label present. Ceramic marking “861A”; trolley label appears to indicate “Servierwagen 7083”.
Material: Beech wood, ceramic top, metal and rubber castors
Dimensions: 59 x 65 x 40cm (H x B x T)
Construction: Two-tier tea / serving trolley with upper ceramic surface, beech wood frame, lower wooden shelf and four castors
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The large ceramic top is complete and without structural cracks. The fine craquelé visible in the ceramic surface is a decorative glaze effect, not damage to the plate. Light surface wear, patina and signs of use to the beech wood frame, lower shelf, metal fittings and castors.
