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Butler S Table

Italian 70's Butler Serving Table In Brass And Red Lacquer
Located in London, GB
This nice 1970's Italian serving folding table in the style of the Pier Fornasetti with removable
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
Located in Denton, TX
Faux Bamboo butler tray with ornate brass handles and folding stand. Circa 1900 made in England for
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Tray Tables

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1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.25 in W 34.25 in D 21.75 in
BOMBAY CO. - Vintage Faux Bamboo Butler's Tray Table Base - U.S. - Circa 1990's
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
THE BOMBAY COMPANY - Vintage faux bamboo tray table base (can also serve as a luggage rack
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Svend Langkilde Rosewood Tray Table
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning 1960's rosewood butler's tray table by Svend Langkilde. Beautiful top. Have to say the
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Svend Langkilde Rosewood Tray Table
Svend Langkilde Rosewood Tray Table
H 19.75 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
1920's Birch Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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1920's Birch Butlers Tray on Stand
1920's Birch Butlers Tray on Stand
H 33.3 in W 28.25 in D 18.3 in

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Butler S Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal butler s table for your home. A butler s table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 344 variations of the antique or vintage butler s table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a butler s table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A butler s table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one butler s table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lewis Butler, Knoll and Svend Langkilde produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Butler S Table?

A butler s table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

Finding the Right Tray-tables for You

The popularity of antique and vintage tray tables owes mostly to the 1950s, when the first TV dinners made their way into the freezers of American kitchens.

At a time when televisions were increasingly becoming fixtures in the living rooms of most homes in the United States, the tray table was impossibly convenient. With a deft merging of function and style, the table, positioned in front of your sofa or plush armchair, was a place to rest your Swanson-brand TV dinner, a compartmentalized supper issued on a disposable tray that required minimal preparation. The technological advances of the mid-century kitchen included programmable ovens, so TV dinners were quick and easy, particularly when home-cooked meals were out of the question.

When one had finished the last bite of this square meal, which was packed into sections that assumed various geometric shapes in their own partitioned aluminum tray, the tray table could be easily folded up and tucked away until needed again.

Eventually, designers took to exploring iterations of the widely loved tray table that would better suit household needs. Once a simple, foldable furnishing that was confined to use at mealtime, tray tables are now somewhat of a budget-friendly design staple for many households. Today, tray tables are as versatile as ever, and such a wide range has been manufactured over the years that you’re likely to find a good fit no matter what your furniture style preferences might be.

Tray tables are used as side tables, nightstands, a bar tray when your space won’t accommodate that handsome vintage bar cart you’ve been looking for and desks, particularly as many of us are working from home and especially when a modest-sized apartment won’t allow for larger tables.

Tray tables vary in style, shape and size. When looking for a tray table, you should measure accordingly and ensure that wherever it will land in your space there will be room around the table to allow for easy movement.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage tray tables that includes mid-century modern tray tables, Art Deco versions and more.

Questions About Butler S Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A butler's table is a small table, usually used as an end table or in the corner of your living room. It features removable or fixed trays for extra storage when necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A butler's tray table is an accent table typically used for serving. It includes a removable tray top that can transport food and drinks from room to room. Normally, the base features folding criss-crossing legs. Shop a range of butler's tray tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Butler and Wilson are the jewelry designers Nicky Butler and Simon Wilson. Together, they founded the luxury jewelry brand Butler & Wilson in 1969 at Chelsea’s Antiquarius Market in London. By the 1980s, their company was producing jewelry for Giorgio Armani and selling pieces under their own name at Harrods. In 1993, Butler and Wilson designed a line of jewelry inspired by Buckingham Palace at the invitation of the royal family. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Butler & Wilson jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butler tray hinge is a hinge that is specifically made to work with a butler tray table that folds open, and therefore needs extra strength and stability. It is designed to fold up to 90 degrees and lock into a flat position when needed. Shop an array of butter tray tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A butler's tray is a handy side table accessory that is used for serving drinks. The tray is held in place by a deeper border and handles on the long sides, which are hinged to fold out flat when placed down and remain hidden from view. Shop a range of antique and vintage butler trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A butler, with respect to furniture, is a desk. Its roots are in the 18th century, when a butler's desk referred to a piece of furniture that belonged to a head servant or butler in a wealthy home. It eventually became a practical piece of furniture in England and in homes in the United States. Shop a variety of butlers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A copper silent butler is a tool used for cleaning that is crafted out of copper metal. Its design contains a bowl, a hinged cover and a long handle. Traditionally, servants used silent butlers to remove crumbs or ashes from tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of copper silent butlers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Serving pieces, tableware, wine glasses, table linens, candles and other items for the dining room are kept in the butler’s pantry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A smoker’s table or smoking stand is a piece of furniture that was designed to hold ashtrays and give smokers a place to stand or lean while they smoked. Some smoking stands were smaller and designed to be placed next to armchairs or other furniture, while tables were typically taller. Shop a collection of smoker’s tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drink table is a small side table that’s main purpose is to provide a surface to place your drink. Drink tables are characterized by a small tabletop supported by a post and a thick base, and could come in a variety of styles from classic-chic to modern and sleek. Shop a collection of drink tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.