rullbord

Rullbord is a mobile table on wheels designed to be easily moved within a room or building. In Swedish usage, the term denotes a wheeled serving cart or portable work surface, commonly used in hospitality, healthcare, and private homes. A rullbord typically consists of a flat top surface, sometimes with raised edges or rails, and one or more shelves or trays. It is mounted on caster wheels, often with brakes to secure its position. Materials range from stainless steel and laminate to wood or mixed builds, with designs that emphasize durability and ease of cleaning in institutional settings.

Variants include single-level serving carts, multi-tier hospital bedside carts, kitchen islands on casters, and compact corner carts. Features may include adjustable heights, fold-down leaves, lockable wheels, and sometimes drawers or bottle holders. Some models are designed to be lightweight and easily foldable for storage, while others emphasize robustness for frequent use in busy environments.

Typical uses include delivering meals and beverages in hotels and restaurants, transporting supplies in hospitals, and acting as a portable workstation in kitchens, laboratories, or workshops. In homes, a rullbord can serve as a coffee cart, a temporary work surface, or a movable storage surface for entertaining.

History and regional use: The concept of wheeled service furniture expanded in the 20th century with the growth of modern hospitals and food service operations. In Sweden and other Nordic countries, rullbord is a standard term for this type of equipment. See also: serving cart, utility cart, hospital trolley.