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Knoll Tray

Knoll Tray
Knoll Tray

Knoll Tray

By Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Knoll Tray for Desk or Credenza. Tray is not signed but came from Knoll Credenza.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray
Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray

Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray

Located in Kensington, MD

Appropriately labeled on bottom. Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized molded walnut plywood. 

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory. Retains original label, QUALITON.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

By Florence Knoll, Annemarie Davidson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

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Abel Sorenson Bench and Tray for Knoll
Abel Sorenson Bench and Tray for Knoll

Abel Sorenson Bench and Tray for Knoll

Unavailable

H 16 in W 34 in D 21.75 in

Abel Sorenson Bench and Tray for Knoll

By Abel Sorenson

Located in Charleston, SC

Early Abel Sorenson, bench and tray for Knoll. Tray dimensions: 24.5" W x 19" D x 3" H.

Category

Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Nylon

Tulip Ashtray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Tulip Ashtray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Tulip Ashtray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in lyon, FR

Tulip ashtray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International circa 1970. The receptacle is in stainless steel and rests on a cast aluminium base. Some traces of wear (fine scratches) on...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray
Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray

Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray

Unavailable

H 2 in W 12 in D 14 in

Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray

By Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Knoll Associates early wood desk or letter tray.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this double letter tray is made of ebonized birch plywood and was a staple of mid-century office decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

Knoll, Commode, Marble Tray, Chromed Metal and Black Wood Veneer, circa 1970
Knoll, Commode, Marble Tray, Chromed Metal and Black Wood Veneer, circa 1970

Knoll, Commode, Marble Tray, Chromed Metal and Black Wood Veneer, circa 1970

By Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Very nice Knoll dresser from the 1970s. The tray is marble.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Abel Sorenson for Knoll Tray Table
Abel Sorenson for Knoll Tray Table

Abel Sorenson for Knoll Tray Table

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H 17.75 in W 24.5 in D 19 in

Abel Sorenson for Knoll Tray Table

By Knoll, Abel Sorenson

Located in San Diego, CA

Abel Sorenson for Knoll birch and cotton web strap tray table. Produced by Knoll and designed in 1946.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Cotton, Birch

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos, circa 1946
George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos, circa 1946

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos, circa 1946

By George Nakashima

Located in Sofia, BG

In the early 1940s, Hans and Florence Knoll met Nakashima and, impressed by the simple elegance of his aesthetic, added a chair and three tables of his design to the Knoll catalog.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos
George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Brazilian Santos

Located in Utrecht, NL

George Nakashima for Knoll tray constructed of solid Douglas Fir lumber that is quarter-cut and finished in clear low sheen finish with solid edge details of Brazilian Santos joined ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arabesque Marble Enamelled Metal Tulip Table, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Arabesque Marble Enamelled Metal Tulip Table, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arabesque Marble Enamelled Metal Tulip Table, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern arabesque marble and enamelled metal Tulip table, 1970s Tulip model coffee table, with arabesque marble top, oval-shaped and tulip-style base in glossy wh...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Florence Knoll Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Letter Tray

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H 2 in W 11.5 in D 14.25 in

Florence Knoll Letter Tray

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Bent plywood desktop letter tray by Knoll. Retains original label with the Herbert Matter designed big K Knoll label.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Letter Tray

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H 2.25 in W 11.5 in D 14 in

Florence Knoll Letter Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a classic mid-century modern desk or table accessory designed by none other than Florence Knoll. The bentwood letter tray was made by Knoll International, and it still retain...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bentwood

Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Letter Tray
Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Letter Tray

Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Letter Tray

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H 2 in W 14.25 in D 12 in

Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Letter Tray

By Knoll

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Knoll label and cork feet pads on bottom. Bent plywood walnut letter tray by Knoll, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a collectable midcentury accessory.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

1960s Florence Knoll Pivoting Walnut Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a collectable midcentury accessory.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll 1960's Double Pivoting Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll
Florence Knoll 1960's Double Pivoting Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

Florence Knoll 1960's Double Pivoting Plywood Desk Tray by Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

This double pivoting desk tray was designed by American designer Florence Knoll in 1948 and is a collectable midcentury accessory.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray

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H 7 in W 11 in D 14.5 in

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Original Florence Knoll file tray in excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Maple Paper Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Maple Paper Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Maple Paper Tray

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 15 in

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Maple Paper Tray

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two tier paper tray is composed of molded maple plywood.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Mid Century Modern Desk Organizer Paper Tray
Knoll Mid Century Modern Desk Organizer Paper Tray

Knoll Mid Century Modern Desk Organizer Paper Tray

By Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Knoll desk organizer or paper tray in anodized brass and black.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two tier paper tray is composed of ebonized molded walnut plywood.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray circa 1960
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray circa 1960

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray circa 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray circa 1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Desk Accessory Designed by Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Tray Ebony
Desk Accessory Designed by Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Tray Ebony

Desk Accessory Designed by Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Tray Ebony

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a sleek desk accessory designed by Florence Knoll. Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray, originally designed in 1948.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bentwood

Florence Knoll Midcentury Plywood Tray, circa 1950, USA
Florence Knoll Midcentury Plywood Tray, circa 1950, USA

Florence Knoll Midcentury Plywood Tray, circa 1950, USA

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Midcentury tray by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, circa 1950, USA.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray

Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray

By Florence Knoll

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bentwood

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory

By Florence Knoll

Located in Oakland, CA

Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of walnut plywood and was a staple of midcentury office decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood

Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a stunning mid-century modernist tiered letter file tray walnut wood and aluminum. In the style of Florence Knoll .

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960
Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960

Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960

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H 6.63 in W 10.75 in D 15.38 in

Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist double letter tray, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood

Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray By Florence Knoll
Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray By Florence Knoll

Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray By Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

Iconic sculptural and functional desk accessory by Florence Knoll executed in walnut plywood. The upper tray pivots.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Wood Serving Tray Scandinavian Style, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Wood Serving Tray Scandinavian Style, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Wood Serving Tray Scandinavian Style, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a vintage, wood serving tray, Scandinavian style, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 16.5" W x 7" D x 1" H.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

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H 3 in W 11 in D 14.38 in

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge
George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge

By George Nakashima

Located in Utrecht, NL

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray constructed of solid Douglas Fir lumber that is quarter-cut and finished in clear low sheen finish with solid edge details of Wenge joined to top with...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wenge, Fir

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge
George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray of Douglas Fir and Wenge

By George Nakashima

Located in Utrecht, NL

George Nakashima for Knoll Tray constructed of solid Douglas Fir lumber that is quarter-cut and finished in clear low sheen finish with solid edge details of Wenge joined to top with...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wenge

Macassar De Coene & Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart
Macassar De Coene & Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart

Macassar De Coene & Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart

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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in

Macassar De Coene & Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart

By De Coene Frères, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

A desk table with chromed steel base and parchment paper top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray

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H 6 in W 11.5 in D 15 in

Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Cambridge, US

A scarce and streamlined 2-part letter tray originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1948.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

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H 2.25 in W 11.25 in D 14 in

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Letter tray designed by Florence Knoll for her company, Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

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H 2.25 in W 11.25 in D 14 in

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Letter tray designed by Florence Knoll for her company, Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Filing Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Filing Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Filing Tray

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H 7 in W 11 in D 14.5 in

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Filing Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stockton, NJ

A two- tier paper filing desk organizer by Florence Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Florence Knoll molded teak plywood letter tray. Excellent condition with 1950s label intact.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Florence Knoll Two Tier Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Two Tier Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Two Tier Letter Tray

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 15 in

Florence Knoll Two Tier Letter Tray

By Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

This Letter/Paper tray was designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. It is composed of ebonized molded plywood .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Plywood

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory IBM
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory IBM

Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory IBM

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Oakland, CA

Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of walnut molded plywood and was a staple of midcentury office decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Florence Knoll Architectural Molded Walnut Plywood Desk Letter Tray
Florence Knoll Architectural Molded Walnut Plywood Desk Letter Tray

Florence Knoll Architectural Molded Walnut Plywood Desk Letter Tray

By Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

Tray comes in good and all original condition with a 1960 Knoll label to underside (see photo).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray by Florence Knoll
Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray by Florence Knoll

Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

Iconic sculptural and functional desk accessory by Florence Knoll executed in walnut plywood. The upper tray pivots.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 1950s Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray's
Pair of Early 1950s Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray's

Pair of Early 1950s Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray's

By Florence Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair of early 1950s teak plywood molded letter desk tray's by Florence Knoll. Each individual tray comes with an original early 1950s Knoll label (see last photo).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand

By Smokador, Knoll

Located in Wayne, NJ

Sleek Smokador Mid-Century Modern Modernist Double Chrome Desk Letter Paper Tray Stand distributed by Knoll in the 1970's. This would look also look great with Milo Baughman or any o...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set
Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set

Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set

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H 5.38 in W 11.5 in D 15 in

Florence Knoll Paper Tray Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in bent plywood and solid walnut frame with solid bronze bar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Modernist Walnut Letter Tray
Midcentury Modernist Walnut Letter Tray

Midcentury Modernist Walnut Letter Tray

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H 2.5 in W 10.25 in D 15 in

Midcentury Modernist Walnut Letter Tray

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible mid-century letter tray in walnut. Great lines and construction. Has a University of Nebraska inventory tag. Two available.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray
American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray

American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible midcentury letter tray in solid walnut. Great lines and construction rounded corners with dove tail joinery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s
Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s

Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s

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H 2.5 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in

Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s

By Knoll, Smokador

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining. In the style of Smokador. Clean and minimalist design that is timeless and classic. Unique and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Black Tulip Ashtray
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Black Tulip Ashtray

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Black Tulip Ashtray

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Ashtray designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Tray is in great shape with a wonderful shine.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s
Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s

Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s

By Knoll, Smokador

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining by Smokador.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s
Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s

Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s

By Knoll, Smokador

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray in polished aluminium/ chrome finish with black enamel lining by Smokador.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Warren Platner Side Table with Walnut Tray
Warren Platner Side Table with Walnut Tray

Warren Platner Side Table with Walnut Tray

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Knoll wire rod side table with walnut tray. Designed by Warren Platner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s
Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s

Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s

By Hugh Acton, Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray By Hugh Acton, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

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H 3 in W 11 in D 14.75 in

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

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Knoll Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each knoll tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll tray — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right knoll tray, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knoll tray over the years, but those crafted by Florence Knoll, Knoll and George Nakashima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knoll Tray?

A knoll tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $491 and the highest can go for as much as $3,100.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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