A sculptural ode to service and ceremony, The Adler Spindle Cart unites rustic lineage with refined craftsmanship. Its scalloped drop-leaf top opens with quiet poise, creating a stage for afternoon tea, evening spirits, or the soft theater of hospitality. The silhouette rests on turned spindle legs and generous spoke wheels, a composition that recalls both rural tradition and architectural grace.
Believed to have been crafted in the mid-twentieth century, the cart has been restored with fidelity to its original form. No pigments or stains were introduced; only a clear protective finish was applied to preserve the warmth of the wood and the subtle play of its natural grain. The surface glows with a honeyed sheen, its patina speaking of care rather than age.
A gallery shelf below offers a place for trays, glassware, or florals, balancing function with composure. Discovered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the cart once moved through a coastal home, carrying conversation from room to room. Today, it glides easily across modern interiors, its iron-rimmed wheels and discreet casters ensuring effortless motion.
Whether styled as a bar, tea cart, or sculptural accent, The Adler Spindle Cart restores the art of service to a place of grace. It is not merely a conveyance but a vessel of presence, revived for those who understand that ritual is its own form of luxury.
A sculptural ode to service and ceremony, The Adler Spindle Cart unites rustic lineage with refined craftsmanship. Its scalloped drop-leaf top opens with quiet poise, creating a stage for afternoon tea, evening spirits, or the soft theater of hospitality. The silhouette rests on turned spindle legs and generous spoke wheels, a composition that recalls both rural tradition and architectural grace.
Believed to have been crafted in the mid-twentieth century, the cart has been restored with fidelity to its original form. No pigments or stains were introduced; only a clear protective finish was applied to preserve the warmth of the wood and the subtle play of its natural grain. The surface glows with a honeyed sheen, its patina speaking of care rather than age.
A gallery shelf below offers a place for trays, glassware, or florals, balancing function with composure. Discovered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the cart once moved through a coastal home, carrying conversation from room to room. Today, it glides easily across modern interiors, its iron-rimmed wheels and discreet casters ensuring effortless motion.
Whether styled as a bar, tea cart, or sculptural accent, The Adler Spindle Cart restores the art of service to a place of grace. It is not merely a conveyance but a vessel of presence, revived for those who understand that ritual is its own form of luxury.
27 1/4” W x 18” D x 28 1/2” H when closed and 36” W when opened.
