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Modern Tray Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Sushi Kart Trolley Black with red yellow, beige, green shelves, golden details
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A trolley on wheels with turning shelves, a piece of furniture able to distinguish an interior decoration with a strong personality based on elegance and details. Lorenza Bozzoli con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Paint, Beech

Fornasetti Round Metal Tray Farfalle Butterflies Hand Painted on Red
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, it is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian modern brass and ceramic dining table with engraved design, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern small round white, gold and light blue dining table in ceramic with engraved design and brass, probably 1980s period. Round-shaped dining table, with ceramic top ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

James Servant Table by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Alfred Butler Table by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Arcade Round Trolley Small by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Arcade Round Trolley Large by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Arcade Serving Tray by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Jeremy Serving Tray by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Round Tray Città di Carte Hand-Colored on Metal
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Rectangular Tray Coromandel Silver Leaf on Carmine Red
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Rectangular Tray Braccio Con Pistola on Black Wood
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Vintage French Lucite Tray Table
Located in Austin, TX
Tray table from France featuring a Lucite x-shape base that folds out to support a Lucite tray top. The Lucite tray is framed with brass trim and features a textured pattern througho...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Trayano, the handmade tray in precious marble
Located in Milan, MI
The name Trayano is a skilful play on words that evokes the functionality of a tray and the splendor of imperial Rome for a piece of furniture made entirely of precious marble. Tray...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Fendi Collection Tray / Display
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Fendi Collection Tray / Display In plexiglass and lizard leather In perfect condition 2020 Edition 40x40x4 Signed
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2010s European Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Contemporary Boton Three Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

praia desk
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Scrittoio “home office” con fianchi sagomati all’interno; giunzione a 45° tra piano e fianco, ribalta con vano attrezzato, struttura in MDF con finitura top superiore in larice ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Organic Material

Fornasetti Tray Holder Tray Black Wood
Located in MILANO, IT
Fornasetti trays become elegant coffee tables by adding this black wood base. Is suits a 40 cm diameter metal round tray.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Bedside Table, coffee table, stool by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a collection made up of folded sheet metal structures and solid wood shelves fixed by a joint. Whether it is our bench, stool, console or bookcase, Vodo will be perfect for any environment thanks to its clean line and lightness. Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Sheet Metal

21st Century Jane Serving Tray Handmade with Italian Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Simple yet stylish. The rectangular wooden structure with round corners is covered with soft hand-stitched calfskin leather. Available in 4 different sizes, Jane tray has a non-sl...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features three engraved handles. There are elaborate engravings on its sides as well as its top side. These engravings feature banded rings, on the top side the banded rings are entered by a star motif. The top of the drum measures 60cm in Diameter. A wonderful versatile piece that is a wonderful sculptural piece, that also functions as a side table. This cast bronze drum also features 2 pairs of frogs on opposing sides, frogs are often symbolised on rain drums as frogs come out of hibernation once the rainy season begins. Given this, these drums are sometimes called frog drums...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern Black C Table in Oak
Located in North York, ON
Modern black C table in oak. Custom hand crafted in Toronto Canada using oak woods and reinforced with metal. Beautiful textured oak wood grain with a sa...
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2010s Canadian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Oak

21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Practical and functional. Lazy Susan is the revolving tray entirely made with real calf leather. Available in two different sizes is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and par...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray
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

Materials

Bronze, Nickel, Brass

Contemporary Boton Three Side Table, Conacaste Wood with Black Stain by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Trayano, the handmade tray in precious marble
Located in Milan, MI
The name Trayano is a skilful play on words that evokes the functionality of a tray and the splendor of imperial Rome for a piece of furniture made entirely of precious marble. Tray...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Medium Vieno Bottle by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Vieno bottle by Antrei Hartikainen. Materials: Glass, linden wood, black stain & natural oil wax Dimensions: Width 14 cm Depth 14 cm Height 2...
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2010s Finnish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of 3 Marble Small Plates and Tray by Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 marble small plates and tray by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: Plates: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm Tray: 40 x 29 x 4 cm Materials: Bianco michelangelo, nero marquinia Rosso Levanto ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Plastic

Danese Marble Tray Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Danese marble tray Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 40.7 x 30 x 4 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo Please note that the Cibic pieces with “ears” or tray handles are orn...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Romeo Marble Tray Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Carlo small plate by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 40 x 29 x 4 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto Please note that the Cibic pieces with “ears” or tray ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Taupe Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Bar Tray
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ...
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2010s South African Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak and Gold Contemporary Tray Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak and Gold Contemporary Tray Table Dimensions: D 52.5 x W 52.5 x H 38 cm Materials: Natural Walnut, Iron with Powder Coating, or Iron wit...
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2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Walnut and Black Contemporary Tray Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut and black contemporary tray table Dimensions: D 52.5 x W 52.5 x H 38 cm Materials: Natural walnut, iron with powder coating, or iron with ...
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2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Black Contemporary Tray Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Black contemporary tray table Dimensions: D 52.5 x W 52.5 x H 38 cm Materials: Iron with Powder Coating or Iron with Brass Plating. Available i...
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2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Oak and Black Contemporary Tray Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak and black contemporary tray table Dimensions: D 52.5 x W 52.5 x H 38 cm Materials: Natural oak, iron with powder coating, or iron with brass ...
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2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

'Reel' Minimalist Brass Side Table with Copper Tray
Located in London, GB
The 'Real' table is based on the silhouette of a cable reel. Simply stylish yet versatile and very practical. This side table is the perfect addition to ...
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2010s British Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

21st Century Foscari Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Foscari, here is one of the latest releases of Pinetti trays collection. Available in a choice of chic shades, Foscari trays are a stylish accessory i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Cotto Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché A tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Petrol Green Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché C tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal rod ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

Burgundy Touché D Tray by Martina Bartoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy Touché D tray by Martina Bartoli Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Plastic

Cotto Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché B tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Touché Bois Black Ash Wood Small Handle by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois Canaletto small handle by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × H 4.4 cm Materials: walnut Canaletto wood A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up,...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Hakou B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Hakou B tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 30 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, deli...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Glass

Sage Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green Touché B tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod tha...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Hakou C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm Materials: glass and iron. Colors: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché a tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Petrol Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché B tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod th...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Petrol Green Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché D tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod t...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Pink Hakou C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Hakou C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colors: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal ba...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Cotto Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal rod that res...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Plastic

Petrol Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm. Materials: iron and MDF. Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal rod th...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Burgundy Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that r...
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2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

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