Playful Bar Trolleys

This Cart Was Inspired by NYC's Oldest Bar, 'McSorley's Old Ale House'

Bar trolleys aren't something commonly found anymore, however, they carry a certain amount of class that adds a nice touch to any dinner party. 'McSorley's Wonderful Trolley' was inspired by the famous NYC bar and novel that uses it as its setting, 'McSorley's Wonderful Saloon.'

The playful trolley is whimsically designed, with an disproportionately large pink wheel, allowing it to be rolled into any room. The top is made with stone and wood, with a steel border surrounding it. The stone is perfect for making drinks, while the wooden tabletop could act as a cutting board for garnishes.

As bar trolleys are nothing without matching benches to sit at, Douglas & Company also made a long bench from the same materials and topped it off with a wooden coat and hat rack.

Bar Trolleys
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Whimsical Design
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Multi-functional Furniture
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Industries Being Reshaped

Furniture Manufacturing
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Hospitality
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SCORE
5.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 86%
Activity 63%
Freshness 8%

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