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

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

$1,200 / item

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. 

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

$225 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of contemporary wood paper trays for desk organizing or saving papers and letters.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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

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

$400

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

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray in walnut with brass accents , circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.   

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries
Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

$475

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural and highly functional two-tier desk organizer crafted from genuine American walnut by Shield Industries, a California maker known for clean-lined, modernist desk accesso...

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Large Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray
Mid Century Large Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

Mid Century Large Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

$425

Mid Century Large Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

By Charles and Ray Eames, Abel Sorenson

Located in San Diego, CA

Multi-level bent ply desk tray. Walnut with brass supporting rods. A well made and designed statement piece for your desk Unsigned. 1950s

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

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Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray
Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray

Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray

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H 3 in W 11 in D 14 in

Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray

By Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut paper tray by Jens Risom for Risom Design.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Walnut Paper Tray by DAPCO
Italian Walnut Paper Tray by DAPCO

Italian Walnut Paper Tray by DAPCO

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H 6 in W 11 in D 15.5 in

Italian Walnut Paper Tray by DAPCO

By Crane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut and vinyl paper tray by DAPCO, Italy, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior
Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior

Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior

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H 6.75 in W 11 in D 15.5 in

Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut and naugahyde paper tray. The tray features dual black naugahyde lined trays, with oiled walnut cases and a stainless steel pin supporting the upper tier.

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

Materials

Walnut, Naugahyde

Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder
Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder

Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder

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H 7.25 in W 16 in D 11 in

Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: McDonald Product Corp Manufacturer: McDonald Product Corp Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 7.25″H x 16″W x 11″D Mate...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

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

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 15 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 14.5 in

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 7″H x 10.5″D x 14.5″W Materials: Walnut, Brass Condi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Elegant Italian Paper or Letter Trays in Walnut
Elegant Italian Paper or Letter Trays in Walnut

Elegant Italian Paper or Letter Trays in Walnut

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H 19.1 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in

Elegant Italian Paper or Letter Trays in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paper or letter tray, walnut, Italy, 1950s These two Italian letter trays keep your papers and letter organised in an elegant way.

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray

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H 2.5 in W 11.5 in L 2.5 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

Paper letter tray with brass detail and solid walnut walls, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray

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H 6.5 in W 11 in D 15.5 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray with black lining and solid walnut walls with black inlay detail, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s
Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s

Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s

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H 2.13 in W 11 in D 13.5 in

Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury sleek and simple handsome modern desk office tray in warm walnut wood Clean design inbox outbox mail paper holder desk tray, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Peter Pepper Products Paper Office Tray
Peter Pepper Products Paper Office Tray

Peter Pepper Products Paper Office Tray

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H 5.75 in W 10.25 in D 15.75 in

Peter Pepper Products Paper Office Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage office paper try by Peter Pepper Products. Walnut with black metal trays and aluminum hardware.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory
1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory

1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory

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H 6.13 in W 10.5 in D 15.75 in

1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Desk tray Midcentury modern office tray with two tiers. Walnut and bronze with faux leather cover. No label. USA circa 1970s Solid beautifully grained walnut wood Sturdy construc...

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Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder
Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder

Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder

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H 7 in W 16 in D 10.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern paper magazine tray holder.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray
Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray

Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray

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H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in

Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950s in/out tray for office or study has two tiers, in original enameled matte black steel that rotate around a central post of brushed steel. The trays are finished with an in...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder
Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder

Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder

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H 6 in W 16 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 6″ H x 16″ L x 10″ W. Materials: Walnut plywood, ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products
Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products

Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products

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H 9.25 in W 10.25 in D 12.75 in

Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A playful and organic design nicely crafted in walnut wood with a metal base that supports the three swiveling paper trays with generous space for easily accessible files.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Bertha Schaeffer Writing Desk for Singer and Sons
Bertha Schaeffer Writing Desk for Singer and Sons

Bertha Schaeffer Writing Desk for Singer and Sons

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H 38.5 in W 56 in D 28 in

Bertha Schaeffer Writing Desk for Singer and Sons

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Constructed from figured walnut with a sculptural elevated paper tray. Schaeffer began working with Singer and Sons in 1950 and created several pieces for them over an 11 year span.  

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper
Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper

Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper

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H 2 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fantastic pair of vintage walnut paper trays and desk organizers by Peter Pepper Products.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

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H 6.5 in W 10.75 in D 14 in

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Paper Tray Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stylish and minimalist two-tier paper tray featuring clean lines and brass details that contrast beautifully with the brown color of the walnut wood.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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

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H 2 in W 10.25 in D 13 in

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

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

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray

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H 6.5 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray with green lining and solid walnut walls, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.   

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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H 2 in W 10.5 in D 15.25 in

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

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and Naugahyde brown insert, 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, Naugahyde

American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray
American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray

American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray

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H 2 in W 11 in D 15.25 in

American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and leather insert, 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

Leather, Walnut

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

Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Office Desk Paper Holder Tray in Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Office Desk Paper Holder Tray in Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Office Desk Paper Holder Tray in Walnut

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H 7 in W 10 in D 14.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Office Desk Paper Holder Tray in Walnut

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure: Modern vintage office desk paper tray in-out file made in walnut with bent plywood styled after Peter Pepper Products measures: 7" H x 14 3/4" D x 10" W.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

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H 3 in W 14.25 in D 11 in

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Desk tray designed by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with dovetail joinery. Labeled on the bottom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

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H 3.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant simple design solid walnut dovetail desk tray . designed by Jens Risom very rare a classic piece by a great designer .

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray 'Set of 2'
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray 'Set of 2'

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray 'Set of 2'

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H 6 in W 12.5 in D 11 in

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Modernist Paper Desk Tray 'Set of 2'

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

Handsome and chic double letter desk tray with solid walnut walls, circa 1970s. Beautiful accent to any executives desk or complement to your décor. Classic California design. This p...

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Vintage 1970s American Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

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 3.38 in W 11 in D 14.5 in

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1960

By Jens Risom

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

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

Jens Risom walnut letter / paper tray, circa 1960.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid Century Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray
Mid Century Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

Mid Century Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

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H 10 in W 16.5 in D 9 in

Mid Century Bent Plywood Multi Level Letter Paper Desk Tray

By Charles and Ray Eames, Abel Sorenson

Located in San Diego, CA

Multi-level bent ply desk tray. Walnut spine and Ash shelves. Similar to designs by Charles and Ray Eames and Abel Sorenson. Unsigned. 1950s

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Tray by Jens Risom
Walnut Tray by Jens Risom

Walnut Tray by Jens Risom

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H 3.25 in W 11 in D 14.25 in

Walnut Tray by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Waltham, MA

Walnut letter tray or desk paper organizer by Jens Risom.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut, Rubber

Danish Modern Paper Tray and Letter Organizer in Teak, Maple, & Walnut, c. 1970
Danish Modern Paper Tray and Letter Organizer in Teak, Maple, & Walnut, c. 1970

Danish Modern Paper Tray and Letter Organizer in Teak, Maple, & Walnut, c. 1970

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H 2.25 in W 11.25 in D 13.5 in

Danish Modern Paper Tray and Letter Organizer in Teak, Maple, & Walnut, c. 1970

By William Sklaroff, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Modern paper and letter tray with streamline design, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Maple, Teak, Walnut

Rare George Nelson Home Office Desk with Paper Tray Herman Miller
Rare George Nelson Home Office Desk with Paper Tray Herman Miller

Rare George Nelson Home Office Desk with Paper Tray Herman Miller

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H 43 in W 66 in D 30 in

Rare George Nelson Home Office Desk with Paper Tray Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Great vintage condition. Very uncommon to find the paper trays with the desk has original key.  

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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Walnut

1960s Two-Tier Walnut Paper Tray
1960s Two-Tier Walnut Paper Tray

1960s Two-Tier Walnut Paper Tray

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H 7 in W 11 in D 15 in

1960s Two-Tier Walnut Paper Tray

By Hedges Files

Located in Alhambra, CA

1960s modern walnut paper tray with steel bracket. This uncommon, two-tier organizer features rounded edges and a great streamlined profile.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Slate and Walnut Paper Tray by Harpswell House
Slate and Walnut Paper Tray by Harpswell House

Slate and Walnut Paper Tray by Harpswell House

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H 3.5 in W 10 in D 12.5 in

Slate and Walnut Paper Tray by Harpswell House

By Harpswell House

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Vintage paper tray constructed of slate and walnut. Manufactured by Harpswell House.

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

Materials

Slate

Walnut and Slate Paper Tray by Harpswell House
Walnut and Slate Paper Tray by Harpswell House

Walnut and Slate Paper Tray by Harpswell House

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H 3.5 in W 10 in D 12.5 in

Walnut and Slate Paper Tray by Harpswell House

By Harpswell House

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Vintage paper tray constructed of slate and walnut. Manufactured by Harpswell House.

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

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Slate

Paper Tray in the Manner of Sam Maloof
Paper Tray in the Manner of Sam Maloof

Paper Tray in the Manner of Sam Maloof

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H 9 in W 21 in D 10.75 in

Paper Tray in the Manner of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Portland, OR

A refined and detailed paper tray in the manner of modern master Michael Coffee. The wood work is amazing and detailed. A wonderful example of California Craft and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray
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Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray

$3,062Sale Price / item|20% Off

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By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Le tray" tray is at the origin of our Heritage collection. Crafted by hand,  it is directly inspired from our Caribbean ancestors.  Thought and built for a perfect adaptation to y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy
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Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy

$857

H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Width: 45 cm Depth: 28 cm Height: 22 cm

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Wood

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Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Savannah

$540 / item

H 1.78 in W 15.95 in D 22.84 in

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Savannah

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

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Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

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$275

H 9 in W 12.5 in D 10.25 in

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By Ralph Lauren, Globe Wernicke

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Table basse noire Vico Magistretti pour Gavina 1960
Table basse noire Vico Magistretti pour Gavina 1960

Table basse noire Vico Magistretti pour Gavina 1960

$4,118

H 15.75 in W 37.8 in D 50.4 in

Table basse noire Vico Magistretti pour Gavina 1960

By Vico Magistretti

Located in BAUD, FR

Table basse noire Caori par Vico Magistretti pour Gavina, Italie, 1960s Table basse en bois laqué Plateau en acier inoxydable satiné deux tiroirs latéraux fabriquée par Gavina dans l...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer
Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer

Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer

$600 / item

H 2.5 in W 14 in D 24 in

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By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

We made this handmade walnut wood & brass serving tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones in the kitchen, but it would be perfect to use for hosting ...

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2010s American American Craftsman Barware

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Brass

Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle
Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle

Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle

$265

H 4 in W 15 in D 11 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tray Tables

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Chrome

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$90

H 1.57 in W 17.25 in D 8 in

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By Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

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$1,200

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Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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American Designer, Shelf, Walnut, USA, 1950s
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$9,500

H 45.75 in W 94.25 in D 24.5 in

American Designer, Shelf, Walnut, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

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$2,500 / item

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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Walnut Paper Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the walnut paper tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A walnut paper tray — often made from walnut, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the walnut paper tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A walnut paper tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Peter Pepper Products, Crane and Florence Knoll each produced at least one beautiful walnut paper tray that is worth considering.

How Much is a Walnut Paper Tray?

Prices for a walnut paper tray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $2,450, while the average can fetch as much as $348.

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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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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