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What is a gallery tray?
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A gallery tray is a serving tray that comes with a raised rim with integrated handles, for extra protection against items slipping off of the tray. It is often used just for decorative purposes, on a buffet or dining table, as a statement of style and elegance. Find a collection of trays on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Wood Gallery Tray on 1stDibs
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Oak Wood Galleried Tray 1879
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and wood galleried tray; an addition to our Victorian teaware collection.
Category
Antique 1870s English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Very Large Sheraton-Style Silver Plate-Mounted Wood Gallery Tray
Located in New York, NY
Very large, silver plate-mounted, Sheraton Style gallery tray, American, Ca. 1900. Wood is beautifully inlaid with a central seashell made of a lighter wood.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sheraton Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Wonderful Inlaid Musical Marquetry Silver Plated Removable Gallery Tray Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful inlaid musical scene marquetry removable gallery tray table with silver plated handles and trim.
Category
20th Century Edwardian Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Aldo Tura Large Goatskin and Brass Round Gallery Tray, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Made in Italy during the 1970s, the tray features Tura's signature lacquered parchment (goatskin) over a wood foundation, accented with a polished brass gallery rail supported by ele...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved smoking table with cabin with five "tree trunks" including a cigar nipper. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Or...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Modern Brass Galleried Serving Trays, Red Painted Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Modern Brass Galleried Red Painted Wood Serving Trays.
Larger: 2.5" H x 23.5" H x 15.5" D.
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
