The best contemporary drinks trolleys

As bright and cheerful as you might expect from Fatboy, this wheeled cart is full of surprises including a removable upper tray and dimmable LED lights. It comes in four colours but if you’re going to go all out, we say go the whole way and opt for this tangy orange. £899, fatboy.com

Sheets of aluminium form brutalist angles in this industrial offering by Danish homeware giant Ferm Living. Called ‘Lager’ after the Danish word for ‘warehouse’, this trolley is sturdy enough to double as storage for books and ornaments. £629, fermliving.co.uk

Inimitable designer Josef Frank originally designed this tea trolley in the late 1930s using walnut. This version is from the 1980s, when the wood was traded for cut glass, to shimmering effect. Approx £1,630, svenskttenn.com

With two ice trays, a shaker compartment, four slots for condiments, a pull-out tub for utensils, a place to store bottles, an accessories drawer and another separate drawer for glasses, this trolley is one for the mixologists. Its polished chrome or satin chrome finish will bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to your gathering. £23,587, officinegullo.com

Beirut-based design studio David/Nicolas is at the forefront of a new generation of Lebanese studios making a mark on the international design scene. The duo’s new ‘Ratio’, which made its debut at Milan design week demonstrates why: it’s made entirely from modular stone panels inlaid with geometric dots resulting in a monolithic yet beautiful statement piece. From approx £17,095, marsotto.com

Ikea describes this nifty trolley as a ‘side table on castors’, which speaks to its versatility. Use it as a traditional drinks trolley when you have guests, keep it by the bed a la Ikea’s suggestion, or use it in the kitchen to display your utensils. £50, ikea.com

Three circular shelves, large wheels and a convenient handle make Baxter’s offering a practical alternative for transporting drinks safely. Plus, the steel rings that wrap around each shelf allow for greater stability and support even for the most fragile of objects. From approx £2,115, baxter.it

The ‘RollinGin’ trolley is the perfect vehicle for delivering gin and tonics in enviable fashion. It’s the work of Italian designer Gio Tirotto, whose slick yet functional style would suit understated interiors. £2,810, monologuelondon.com

Curved edges and a matte black finish give this classic trolley an understated edge, which is why it’s such a popular Porada product. A wheel on each leg means it’s a breeze to roll outside when the weather is fine. £2,258, porada.it