From Sunday Lunches to Global Lounges: The Nostalgic Heart Behind Studio Caramel’s Bar Carts

Introduction
Furniture tells stories. At Studio Caramel, each piece isn’t just an object of design, it’s a vessel for memory, hospitality, and art. Among our most celebrated creations, the bar cart embodies this philosophy, blending elegance with conviviality. But behind the sleek brass, rattan, and walnut lies something more intimate: a childhood memory of Sunday lunches, laughter, and the squeak of a wheel.

The Origin of a Signature Piece
The inspiration began in a Beirut home, where family lunches were a weekly ritual. The grandmother’s serving cart carried not only dishes and glasses but also the warmth of togetherness. This nostalgic spark became the foundation for Studio Caramel’s reinterpretation, transforming a familiar domestic icon into a collector’s item for hotels, galleries, and private residences.

Reinventing Nostalgia
Revisiting the bar cart was not about reproducing the past, but about reimagining it. Each design, whether the HOB cart launched in Paris or bespoke editions in walnut and copper, fuses craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. They are conversation starters, centerpieces in lobbies and salons, designed to bridge cultures and eras.

Hospitality as an Art Form
Hospitality is at the heart of our work. From St. Regis Hotels to Soho House, Studio Caramel’s carts have traveled far, embodying conviviality and prestige. They are not only tools of service but also stages where rituals of sharing, such as wine, cocktails, and coffee, become performances of care.

Design That Lasts Beyond Trends
While the furniture world is often driven by trends, Studio Caramel pursues timelessness. Each bar cart is handcrafted to withstand not just the passing of seasons but to carry forward the feeling of belonging, an object that, like its inspiration, becomes part of the family story.

The bar cart may have started as a memory of a grandmother’s hospitality, but today it stands as a symbol of Studio Caramel’s ethos: to craft furniture that celebrates conviviality, memory, and artistry. From Beirut to Paris to the world, each cart rolls forward with that same spirit, inviting people to gather, share, and create new stories.