What is a serving tray used for?

Serving trays are most often used for carrying food and beverages from one place to another, whether at a restaurant or in a home. They can vary widely in composition and design. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a butler's tray used for?

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.

What is a vanity tray used for?

Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.

What are mirrored trays used for?

Mirrored trays are used for a variety of purposes. Often, people place them on dressing tables and vanities to hold toiletries. They can also be used to show off decorative accents, as their reflective surfaces allow details from all sides to be viewed from above. Some pieces may also be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of mirrored trays.

What is a letter tray used for?

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.

Used Bakery Trays

Vintage Reclaimed Bakery Shelf Rack with Removable Metal Trays

$995

H 49.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Reclaimed Bakery Shelf Rack with Removable Metal Trays

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage bakery shelf rack features round galvanized metal trays supported by a rust-finished

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bakery Trays

Materials

Metal

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Antique French Wire Patisserie Cooling Rack

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H 3.5 in Dm 20 in

Antique French Wire Patisserie Cooling Rack

Located in Houston, TX

. The handle was used to move the rack from kitchen to bakery for display. The tray has beautiful looped

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Early 20th Century French Used Bakery Trays

Materials

Wire

French bakery tray on a stand

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H 21 in Dm 31.5 in

French bakery tray on a stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Porcelain glazed metal 19th century bakery tray on a wrought iron stand

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19th Century French Used Bakery Trays

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bakery Display Case with Three Aluminum Trays

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H 60.5 in W 21.75 in D 28 in

Bakery Display Case with Three Aluminum Trays

Located in Madison, WI

Bakery display case with three aluminum trays surrounded by four glass panels including door. Small

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bakery Trays

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Questions About Used Bakery Trays

What is a serving tray used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Serving trays are most often used for carrying food and beverages from one place to another, whether at a restaurant or in a home. They can vary widely in composition and design. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a butler's tray used for?
1 Answer
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.
What is a vanity tray used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vanity trays are used to hold small toiletries like perfume bottles, tweezers, lipsticks and other essentials. Vanity trays were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and frequently featured a mirrored bottom. Today, they’re collectible pieces used more as conversation pieces than for their original function. Shop a range of antique and vintage vanity trays on 1stDibs.
What are mirrored trays used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Mirrored trays are used for a variety of purposes. Often, people place them on dressing tables and vanities to hold toiletries. They can also be used to show off decorative accents, as their reflective surfaces allow details from all sides to be viewed from above. Some pieces may also be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of mirrored trays.
What is a letter tray used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.