Tray Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
19th Century British Regency Antique Tray Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Metal
19th Century American George III Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables
Marble
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Tray Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Swiss Tray Tables
Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tray Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tray Tables
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Rope, Plywood
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Tray Tables
Metal, Bronze, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Tray Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Bohemian Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Islamic Vintage Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Bone, Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Quartz, Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Tray Tables
Metal
1930s Italian Vintage Tray Tables
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Tray Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tray Tables
Pine
1960s English Georgian Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Wood
1880s French Antique Tray Tables
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Tray Tables
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables
Plywood
Early 19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Enamel, Tin
20th Century Italian French Provincial Tray Tables
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Tray Tables
Iron
20th Century British British Colonial Tray Tables
Brass
1890s Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Tray Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Antique Tray Tables
Paint, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Tray Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Tray Tables
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
20th Century Chinese Qing Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Tray Tables
Metal, Copper
Antique and Vintage Tray Tables
The popularity of antique and vintage tray tables owes mostly to the 1950s, when the first TV dinners made their way into the freezers of American kitchens.
At a time when televisions were increasingly becoming fixtures in the living rooms of most homes in the United States, the tray table was impossibly convenient. With a deft merging of function and style, the table, positioned in front of your sofa or plush armchair, was a place to rest your Swanson-brand TV dinner, a compartmentalized supper issued on a disposable tray that required minimal preparation. The technological advances of the mid-century kitchen included programmable ovens, so TV dinners were quick and easy, particularly when home-cooked meals were out of the question.
When one had finished the last bite of this square meal, which was packed into sections that assumed various geometric shapes in their own partitioned aluminum tray, the tray table could be easily folded up and tucked away until needed again.
Eventually, designers took to exploring iterations of the widely loved tray table that would better suit household needs. Once a simple, foldable furnishing that was confined to use at mealtime, tray tables are now somewhat of a budget-friendly design staple for many households. Today, tray tables are as versatile as ever, and such a wide range has been manufactured over the years that you’re likely to find a good fit no matter what your furniture style preferences might be.
Tray tables are used as side tables, nightstands, a bar tray when your space won’t accommodate that handsome vintage bar cart you’ve been looking for and desks, particularly as many of us are working from home and especially when a modest-sized apartment won’t allow for larger tables.
Tray tables vary in style, shape and size. When looking for a tray table, you should measure accordingly and ensure that wherever it will land in your space there will be room around the table to allow for easy movement.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage tray tables that includes mid-century modern tray tables, Art Deco versions and more.





