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What is a tray top coffee table?
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Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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English Regency Style Brown Lacquered Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Century) brown lacquered tray top coffee table with decorative floral design and a black lacquered and gilt double faux bamboo leg base.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Tray Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Walnut & Carved Tray top Coffee Table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut & Carved tray top coffee table, circa 1930s
Rectangular shaped top with figured walnut, Carved moulding
around edge, Pair carved detail on handles,
Top overlapped on base,
Li...
Category
Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Tray Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,013 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Mahogany Removable Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary mahogany tray top coffee table with 3" decorative gallery with two cut out handles and an espresso brown finish.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Wonderful Brass Bronze Faux Bamboo Beveled Mirror Gallery Tray Top Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful brass bronze faux bamboo beveled mirror gallery tray top coffee table in the manner of Maison Jansen / Bagues.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Indian Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very impressive antique Persian tray top coffee table. This was made in Persia, modern day Iran or Iraq, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Category
Antique 1880s Iraqi Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Midcentury Macassar Ebony Polished Nickel Deco Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful midcentury Macassar ebony and polished nickel base and side handle, Art Deco style removable tray top coffee table. Purchased From Lorin Marsh.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
