The Alder Spindle Cart belongs to a lineage of service furniture shaped by ritual rather than display. Produced in the mid-20th century, its form reflects a period when domestic objects were designed to move deliberately through space, supporting hospitality through use rather than ornament. The drop-leaf cart functioned as an intermediary object, neither fixed nor decorative, but essential to the choreography of gathering.
A scalloped drop-leaf top rests on turned spindle legs and large spoke wheels, balancing rural utility with architectural clarity. Proportions are measured and purposeful. A lower gallery shelf provides storage without visual weight, while iron-rimmed wheels and discreet casters reinforce the cart’s role as an object in motion.
No alterations were made to the original structure or color. The wood was preserved in its natural tone and finished with a clear protective coating only, allowing the grain to remain legible and the surface to retain its warmth. The resulting sheen emphasizes the natural character of the wood.
Today, The Alder Spindle Cart moves easily within contemporary interiors as a bar cart, tea service, or sculptural accent. It restores service to its original dignity, shaped by use and sustained by restraint.
Available through private acquisition.
The Alder Spindle Cart belongs to a lineage of service furniture shaped by ritual rather than display. Produced in the mid-20th century, its form reflects a period when domestic objects were designed to move deliberately through space, supporting hospitality through use rather than ornament. The drop-leaf cart functioned as an intermediary object, neither fixed nor decorative, but essential to the choreography of gathering.
A scalloped drop-leaf top rests on turned spindle legs and large spoke wheels, balancing rural utility with architectural clarity. Proportions are measured and purposeful. A lower gallery shelf provides storage without visual weight, while iron-rimmed wheels and discreet casters reinforce the cart’s role as an object in motion.
No alterations were made to the original structure or color. The wood was preserved in its natural tone and finished with a clear protective coating only, allowing the grain to remain legible and the surface to retain its warmth. The resulting sheen emphasizes the natural character of the wood.
Today, The Alder Spindle Cart moves easily within contemporary interiors as a bar cart, tea service, or sculptural accent. It restores service to its original dignity, shaped by use and sustained by restraint.
Available through private acquisition.
27 1/4” W x 18” D x 28 1/2” H when closed and 36” W when opened.
