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What is a letter tray used for?
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A letter tray is used for organizing papers. You can place different categories of mail and paperwork in the various levels of the trays. Often, people use trays with two levels: one for incoming documents and one for outgoing documents. Find a variety of vintage letter trays on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Modernist Bauhaus Wood Letter Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Bauhaus Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Alligator Desk Top Letter Tray
Located in valatie, NY
This letter tray features a combination of Italian calf leather and cognac brown alligator. Sized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Desk Sets
Materials
Alligator
Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A scarce and streamlined 2-part letter tray originally designed by Florence Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern cherry veneer desk organizer / letter tray, circa 1970s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Cherry
Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray, Of Unusually
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Rosewood