Tray Tables
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Tray Tables
Copper, Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wood
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Ironstone
19th Century British Regency Antique Tray Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Leather
2010s Thai Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tray Tables
Brass
1930s British Georgian Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tray Tables
Brass
2010s English Tray Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
19th Century American George III Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century British Organic Modern Tray Tables
Composition, Steel
1960s English Georgian Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
1970s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Tray Tables
Marble, Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
1880s French Antique Tray Tables
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Tray Tables
Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tray Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Antique Tray Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Tray Tables
Metal, Copper
20th Century Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tray Tables
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Bone, Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Islamic Vintage Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tray Tables
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Tray Tables
Copper, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables
Plywood
Early 19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Enamel, Tin
20th Century English Regency Tray Tables
Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Rope, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Tray Tables
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Swiss Tray Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
19th Century Italian Antique Tray Tables
Paint, Paper
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Plastic, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
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.





