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Mahogany Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
A generously sized mahogany butlers tray on stand, 19th century, the tray with four handles and
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Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Butlers Tray On Stand
Mahogany Butlers Tray On Stand
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 20.48 in
Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand This is a superb quality piece, the tray top fits on to the folding
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand
Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand
H 25 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
A beautiful mahogany butlers tray on stand, 19th century, the tray with elegant kidney shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables

Materials

Linen, Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 18.9 in
A 19th Century English butler tray on stand
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th Century English butler tray on stand A 19th Century butler tray on stand, made in England
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Antique 19th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century English butler tray on stand
A 19th Century English butler tray on stand
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 17.92 in
19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century walnut serving tray on stand Serving tray with handles on four sides The sides
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Antique Late 19th Century American Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Style Inlaid Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Style Inlaid Butlers Tray on Stand This is a superb quality piece, the tray top fits on
Category

Antique 1880s Sheraton Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Scalloped Paper Mache Tray on Stand. Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English scalloped paper mache tray on stand with hand painted floral decoration. Stand was made
Category

Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables

Early 20th Century walnut butlers tray on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century walnut butlers tray on stand circa 1920. Good quality piece of practical
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Butler’s Tray on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood butler’s tray on stand having a fantastic quality
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Inlaid Satinwood Tray on (Stand made later)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Inlaid Tray on stand. The inlay shows ribbons, bows, scrolls
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Tray Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo butler stand with removeable tray with bamboo gallery rail on folding bamboo stand
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
H 32 in W 27 in D 24 in
English Tole Tray on Stand with Figural & Pagoda Scenes on Faux Bamboo Legs 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English tole tray on stand with figural and pagoda scenes on faux bamboo painted and gilt splayed
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Antique 1820s English George III Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

Victorian Papier Maché Tray on Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian rectangular papier-mâché tray, on later stand. This is an outstanding example, which got
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

Chic Italian Tole Tray on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage Mid 20th Century tole painted tray table with foldable base. The ivory background with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Chic Italian Tole Tray on Stand
Chic Italian Tole Tray on Stand
H 17 in W 25.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray On Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
A 19th-century mahogany butler tray on a stand featuring a rectangular-shaped tray with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Japanese Walnut Tray on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese Finely Carved Walnut Tray on later date Stand.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Japanese Walnut Tray on Stand
19th Century Japanese Walnut Tray on Stand
H 28 in W 32.25 in D 18.75 in
Tray on stand by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare brass and glass Tray with a folding stand by Charles Hollis Jones.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Tray on stand by Charles Hollis Jones
Tray on stand by Charles Hollis Jones
H 19 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Regency Chinoiserie Tray on Stand
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A Regency black and gilt papier mache tray on stand, highly decorated with chinoiserie scenes of
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Antique 1820s English Regency End Tables

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Wood, Paint

Regency Chinoiserie Tray on Stand
Regency Chinoiserie Tray on Stand
H 20.75 in W 30.25 in D 21.5 in
Edwardian Mahogany Butler Tray on Stand, ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Mahogany Butler's Tray on Turned Wood Stand, circa 1910. Provenance: From the 50 East
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20th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

English Butler's Tray on Stand Table of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
tray, with a fitted stretcher base. Great for display next to upholstered furniture!
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Tray Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

English Butler's Tray on Stand Table of Oak
English Butler's Tray on Stand Table of Oak
H 19.5 in W 24.38 in D 18.63 in
An English 19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular tray with a deep gallery pierced with shaped handles; raised on a later collapsible
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Antique 1850s English William IV Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Tole and Mahogany Tray on Stand, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American hand-painted decorative tole tray on carved mahogany stand. Tray has two side handles with
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Serving Tray on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany shaped serving tray with serpentine and inlaid molded gallery and bulbous
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Handsome English George III Style Oval Inlaid Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
banding; raised on a later stand. (the tray itself measures 24.5" x 18.75")
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Tray Tables

Early 19th Century mahogany butlers tray on stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare early 19th century mahogany collapsible butlers tray on stand, hinged
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare early 19th century mahogany collapsible butlers tray on stand, hinged
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Folding Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray has four folding
Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

An English Regency Style Hand-Painted Wooden Hunting Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
decorated with a scenic reserve centering a hunter on horseback beside a pair of dogs all on a black lacquered ground with gilt foliate decoration; impressed mark to underside ' Mark...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Maki-E Lacquered Oval Wood Tray on Stand, c. 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
tray is fitted to a custom rim on a Chinese rosewood stand of the same period. Japanese, 1850-1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tray Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray has four
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Antique 1830s British Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tole Ware Tray on Stand Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish tole ware tray on stand will make a beautiful statement with its simple form and use
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Metal

Tole Ware Tray on Stand Cocktail Table
Tole Ware Tray on Stand Cocktail Table
H 20 in W 25.88 in D 19.5 in
Lovely Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany butlers tray on stand, the rectangular shaped tray
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Antique 1830s British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of 19th Century rosewood folding butlers tray on stands
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century rosewood folding butlers tray on stands of exceptional quality, the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Geo III Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand, Perfect for a Bar, Great Color, Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Geo III mahogany butlers tray on stand, perfect for a bar, great color, patina. Height to surface
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Antique 18th Century English George III Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Period Oblong Papier Mache Tray With Very Attractive Hand Painted And Gilded
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paper

Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
H 19.25 in W 26 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality George III period mahogany oval butlers tray of panelled construction, having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tole Tray On Stand Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
These trays are often used as decorative pieces or to serve food and drinks. They can be found in a
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20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Tole Tray On Stand Coffee Table
Tole Tray On Stand Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With panelled tray and shaped hinged sides with hand holds on a later base with square section legs
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
H 20.25 in W 28 in D 19 in
Silver Plate Dessert Tray on Stand
Located in New York, NY
This chic tray table is not just for desserts! Silver plate with a faux bamboo motif, this
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20th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Dessert Tray on Stand
Silver Plate Dessert Tray on Stand
H 22.25 in W 23.5 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive mid 19th century oblong papier maché tray having elegant hand painted and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand
19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 22.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian period, mahogany oval butlers tray of Panelled
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Unusually Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray, Of Diminutive Proportion, Having
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Early Russian Tray on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
1885. The tray is set in a later steel and gilt bronze stand.
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Antique 19th Century Russian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Tole Figural Landscape Gallery Tray on Faux Bamboo Stand, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian tole figural landscape tray on stand with an articulated gallery, flanking side handles
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

19th Century Mahogany English Butler's Serving Bar Tray on Wooden Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
Large mahogany butlers tray on stand featuring a rectangular shaped tray with a surround gallery
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Antique 1890s English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Crocodile Butler's Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embossed crocodile leather Butler's tray on stand. Horse bit hardware on handles.
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20th Century Tray Tables

Faux Crocodile Butler's Tray
Faux Crocodile Butler's Tray
H 30 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique Wooden Tray on Stand as a Low Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large antique rectangular wooden storage tray with enclosed handles on all sides and iron
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20th Century Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

Mahogany Butlers Tray Table, late 19th C., England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Late 19th century butlers tray on stand. Scalloped detail incorporating open handles for serving
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Antique Late 19th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Decorated Black Lacquer Tray on Stand Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Victorian gilt decorated black lacquer tray on later stand. Dates from circa 1880. Would make a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Butlers Serving Tray on Stand Hardwood Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique Butler Mahogany Table. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purchasing, as they form part of th...
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20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Painted European Garden Scene on Metal Stand with Glass Insert, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand painted european garden scene on metal tray on stand with glass insert, circa 1940. A
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Early 20th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

19th century English Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier-Mache Tray on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
stand. It is unusual to find a round papier mâché tray, they are almost always retangular or oval. See
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Paper

English Scalloped Tole Tray on Stand With Peacock and Floral Motif, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English scalloped Tole tray with decorative Peacock and foliage motif resting on a painted faux
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Antique 1830s English William IV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Tin

Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style serving tray with a removable top with a herringbone reed surface in a
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
H 35 in W 34 in D 24 in
Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Tray on Bamboo Stand
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie lacquered wood tray on a bamboo stand, the shaped rectangular tray decorated with
Category

20th Century European Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Substantial Copper Tray Table on Wood Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Substantial copper tray table on wood stand Offered for sale is a substantial copper tray table
Category

Mid-20th Century Tray Tables

Materials

Copper

Handsome Mahogany Butlers Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome mahogany butlers tray on folding stand; stand has needlepointed straps with medallions as
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Mid-20th Century American Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Period Victorian Pontypool Tole Tray on Later Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
flat area of the tray's edge. The stand in a Regency form is also decorated in similar colors and with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

Vintage Indian Brass Tray Incised on Wood Folding Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Indian Brass Tray Incised on Wood Folding Stand Circa 1960's Tray 30" Stand 28x23H
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Vintage 1960s Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Papier-mâché Tray on Faux Bamboo Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
a large oval paint and parcel gilt papier-mâché tray on a faux bamboo stand with X-stretcher, some
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Lacquer, Paper

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Tray On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tray on stand for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every tray on stand was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tray on stand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tray on stand, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tray on stand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fornasetti, Henry Clay and Jennens and Bettridge are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tray On Stand?

The average selling price for a tray on stand at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $24,654 for the highest priced.
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