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Rectangular Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Rectangular Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Rectangular Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite Tray Table or Luggage Rack
Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite Tray Table or Luggage Rack

Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite Tray Table or Luggage Rack

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic Vintage Hollywood Regency Lucite tray table or luggage rack. Collapsed the stand measures H 26 by W 22 by D 2.5 inches.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Bamboo Tray Table with Two Removable Trays and Folding Stand
Bamboo Tray Table with Two Removable Trays and Folding Stand

Bamboo Tray Table with Two Removable Trays and Folding Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique two Tier Tray table made of Bamboo and Pencil rattan. Hand crafted and in very good vintage condition. The Stand holds two trays that are removable and then folds for eas...

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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

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

Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray

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

Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray

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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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Rectangular Tray in Natural Cream Shagreen Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Rectangular Tray in Natural Cream Shagreen Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Rectangular Tray in Natural Cream Shagreen Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This elegant rectangular tray by R&Y Augousti is a stunning display of luxurious craftsmanship. With its sleek natural cream shagreen surface, it exudes sophistication, while the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

American Tole and Mahogany Tray on Stand, Circa 1830
American Tole and Mahogany Tray on Stand, Circa 1830

American Tole and Mahogany Tray on Stand, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American hand-painted decorative tole tray on carved mahogany stand. Tray has two side handles with hand-painted floral, fruit and medallion motif. Stand was made for tray with a car...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Tin

Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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

Butler's Tray on Stand, Early 20th Century
Butler's Tray on Stand, Early 20th Century

Butler's Tray on Stand, Early 20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a classic example of a late 19th century/early 20th century fold-down Butler's Tray on a folding stand. The vintage mahogany tray is in overall very good original condition w...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart

Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Three-Story Bar Cart

By Aldo Tura

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful bar cart of Aldo Tura in lacquered brown goatskin with two removable trays. This serving cart was executed, circa 1960 in a brown parchment with brass and rubber wheels an...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray

19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modernist Python Skin Tray by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modernist Python Skin Tray by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modernist Python Skin Tray by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist python skin tray, crafted by the renowned designer Karl Springer circa 1980, is a striking expression of his ability to transform everyday objects into lux...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables

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Python

Art Deco Eglomise Graphic Geometric Detailed Tray in Vermillion Red & Yellow
Art Deco Eglomise Graphic Geometric Detailed Tray in Vermillion Red & Yellow

Art Deco Eglomise Graphic Geometric Detailed Tray in Vermillion Red & Yellow

Located in New York, NY

This striking Art Deco églomisé tray, crafted in America circa 1935, is a perfect example of the bold graphic design and luxurious craftsmanship that defined the Art Deco era. Featur...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables

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Chrome

Hollywood Regency Italian Tray in Brass Faux Bamboo and Fumè Glass, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Italian Tray in Brass Faux Bamboo and Fumè Glass, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Italian Tray in Brass Faux Bamboo and Fumè Glass, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

A splendid midcentury golden serving tray, in brass faux bamboo and fumè glass. This vintage tray is made in Italy, and datable between the 1960s and the 1970s; a functional serving ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Black-Painted Flower Decorated Coffee Tray Table, circa 1920s
Danish Black-Painted Flower Decorated Coffee Tray Table, circa 1920s

Danish Black-Painted Flower Decorated Coffee Tray Table, circa 1920s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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Early 20th Century Italian Tray Tables

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Metal

Small Lacquer Tray - Linen
Small Lacquer Tray - Linen

Small Lacquer Tray - Linen

Located in London, GB

A minimal rectangular tray crafted in high-gloss lacquer, with sharp edges and cut-out side handles for ease of use. Available in a range of rich hues, the reflective gloss finish ca...

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2010s English Tray Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ico Parisi Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Tray Table
Ico Parisi Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Tray Table

Ico Parisi Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Tray Table

By Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful coffee table attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s. This highly refined tray table has a mahogany stained beech base that supports a glass shelf and a removable tray with a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables

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Brass

Elegant and Striking Japanned Tray or Cocktail Table French, Mid-20th Century
Elegant and Striking Japanned Tray or Cocktail Table French, Mid-20th Century

Elegant and Striking Japanned Tray or Cocktail Table French, Mid-20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Elegant and striking Japanned tray or cocktail table, French, mid-20th century, of Louis XV style in brilliant vermilion with gold. The top is hand paint decorated in Japanese manner...

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Mid-20th Century French Japonisme Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

English Silver Plate Tray Tables on Faux Bamboo Stands
English Silver Plate Tray Tables on Faux Bamboo Stands

English Silver Plate Tray Tables on Faux Bamboo Stands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Elegant pair of English silver plate tray tables on ebonized faux bamboo stands with silver gilt accents. The legs are conjoined with X-form cross stretchers and are slightly splayed on the ends. Made in the English chinoiserie revival...

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20th Century English Regency Tray Tables

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Metal, Silver

Margaret Gilmour Arts & Crafts Glasgow School brass Celtic Interlaced Pin Tray
Margaret Gilmour Arts & Crafts Glasgow School brass Celtic Interlaced Pin Tray

Margaret Gilmour Arts & Crafts Glasgow School brass Celtic Interlaced Pin Tray

By Margaret Gilmour

Located in London, GB

Margret Gilmour school. An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School brass pin or card tray with Celtic interlaced decoration. Its triangular shape continues with tri-angular Celtic decoration ...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tray Tables

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Brass

Vintage Anglo-Indian Tray Table, Hand-Carved Rosewood & Brass, 1950
Vintage Anglo-Indian Tray Table, Hand-Carved Rosewood & Brass, 1950

Vintage Anglo-Indian Tray Table, Hand-Carved Rosewood & Brass, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Anglo-Indian table crafted in rosewood with a tray on top masterfully hand carved and inlaid with delicate floral designs in brass. Nice Anglo-Indian rosewood inlaid tray table, intricately hand-carved and inlaid with brass. Anglo Indian butlers-style brass inlaid wooden traveling tea...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

FORNASETTI Two Tier Tray Table
FORNASETTI Two Tier Tray Table

FORNASETTI Two Tier Tray Table

$2,999Sale Price|23% Off

FORNASETTI Two Tier Tray Table

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian table with two removable trays in lacquered wood and faux bamboo patinated brass base / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti labels on the base of tra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze
Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze

Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze

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

Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze

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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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Extra Large Round Tray in Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Extra Large Round Tray in Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Extra Large Round Tray in Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Extra Large Round Tray by R&Y Augousti exudes elegance with its luxurious black shagreen surface, expertly framed in bronze patina brass. This hand-crafted tray, with its clean l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Bois Side Coffee Tray Tables by Dennis & Leen Set of 2
Faux Bois Side Coffee Tray Tables by Dennis & Leen Set of 2

Faux Bois Side Coffee Tray Tables by Dennis & Leen Set of 2

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 2 Faux Bois side coffee tray tables by Dennis & Leen Featuring silver-leafed faux bois cast iron...

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Late 20th Century Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Black
Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Black

Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Black

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Striking in its simplicity, this valet tray is a sophisticated addition to an entryway. The original figure-eight silhouette is made entirely of cream-color...

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2010s Italian Tray Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of Charles Hollis Jones Folding Acrylic and Brass Tray Tables on Stand
Set of Charles Hollis Jones Folding Acrylic and Brass Tray Tables on Stand

Set of Charles Hollis Jones Folding Acrylic and Brass Tray Tables on Stand

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of white acrylic folding tray tables with brass framework and legs by Mid Century Designer, Charles Hollis Jones. The need for a tray table is fairly frequent. Whether you ar...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

1950's  Circular Rattan and Iron Catch All Coffee Table
1950's  Circular Rattan and Iron Catch All Coffee Table

1950's Circular Rattan and Iron Catch All Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

1950's rattan catch all table sits on circular Iron base with three legs. Rattan table top measures 27.5" diameter x 19.5" height. Iron base measu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A sophisticated Chinese carved and pierced hardwood scholar's tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The tray of rectangular form with high sides and rounded corners. The sides...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Tray in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Round Tray in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Round Tray in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This round tray by R&Y Augousti is the epitome of opulence, where artistry and luxury converge in perfect harmony. The sumptuous black shagreen surface, with its rich, textured allur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Tray Table on Black Chinoiserie Base, 20th Century
Antique Brass Tray Table on Black Chinoiserie Base, 20th Century

Antique Brass Tray Table on Black Chinoiserie Base, 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century solid brass tray table. The brass tray sits on a carved wood chinoiserie style base with a bottom stretcher.. The base is painted black. The two handled monumental tray is stamped...

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20th Century German Chinoiserie Tray Tables

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Brass

Marquetry Table Top with Kaleidoscopic Pattern, Made in Italy
Marquetry Table Top with Kaleidoscopic Pattern, Made in Italy

Marquetry Table Top with Kaleidoscopic Pattern, Made in Italy

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Incredible marquetry table top in kaleidoscopic mirroring patterns, using various hardwoods. Table top consists of eight sections, forming a circular whole. Old world intricate marq...

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1980s Italian Eastlake Vintage Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Copper Grape Tray
Arts and Crafts Copper Grape Tray

Arts and Crafts Copper Grape Tray

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Arts and Crafts copper grape tray with middle insert for bowl. Tray measures 19.5" diameter and 1" high. The middle section is 9.5" diameter.

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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Tray Tables

Materials

Copper

Palazzo Square Tray
Palazzo Square Tray

Palazzo Square Tray

$2,850 / item

Palazzo Square Tray

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

A modern take on a Classic silhouette, this geometric tray will add a touch of understated luxury to any decor. The large, square frame, made entirely of cream-colored travertine lim...

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2010s Italian Tray Tables

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Tray in Wood Marquetry, circa 1930
Art Deco Tray in Wood Marquetry, circa 1930

Art Deco Tray in Wood Marquetry, circa 1930

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Art Deco tray in wood marquetry, circa 1930.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antti Hakkarainen, 1930s´Wrought Iron Serving Table, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Antti Hakkarainen, 1930s´Wrought Iron Serving Table, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Antti Hakkarainen, 1930s´Wrought Iron Serving Table, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

By Antti Hakkarainen

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

The wrought iron tray-table by Antti Hakkarainen made by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen is a beautiful piece of furniture. The tray part with beautiful ceramic tiles can be removed and used...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set...

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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Tray Tables

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Lacquer

Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Beige
Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Beige

Palazzo Eight Valet Tray in Beige

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Expertly crafted in a distinctive figure-eight formation, the geometric frame of this refined valet tray is made entirely of cream-colored travertine limest...

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2010s Italian Tray Tables

Materials

Travertine

19th Century French Lacquered Tray
19th Century French Lacquered Tray

19th Century French Lacquered Tray

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century French tole lacquered tray

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Tray on Stand Mahogany Side Table with X-Form Base
19th Century English Tray on Stand Mahogany Side Table with X-Form Base

19th Century English Tray on Stand Mahogany Side Table with X-Form Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English tray on stand mahogany side table from the 19th century. This elegant English mahogany side table from the 19th century features a versatile removable tray top, combining ...

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19th Century English Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle
Swedish 19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle

Swedish 19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle circa 1890 Fine quality butlers tray on stand from Bäckaskog castle in Sweden.  Removable tray with 3/4 moulded gallery and turne...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Oak

Wrongwoods L440Tray FiveColour  Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
Wrongwoods L440Tray FiveColour  Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong

Wrongwoods L440Tray FiveColour Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong

By Established & Sons

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

WRONGWOODS TRAY Sebastian Wrong & Richard Woods Richard Woods’ strikingly colourful wood-grain block prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables

Materials

Plywood

Azul Macaubas Marble Base, Small, 15W Wireless Charger
Azul Macaubas Marble Base, Small, 15W Wireless Charger

Azul Macaubas Marble Base, Small, 15W Wireless Charger

By Andrea Barra, [1+2=8]

Located in Milano, IT

A marble base, that quickly charge your phone, with a touch of magic. A circle, a stone, realized with the care that marble requires. A powerful wireless charging technology ens...

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2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mobelfabrikken APS Danish Modern Rosewood Butler Tray Top Side Tables
Pair of Mobelfabrikken APS Danish Modern Rosewood Butler Tray Top Side Tables

Pair of Mobelfabrikken APS Danish Modern Rosewood Butler Tray Top Side Tables

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Butler Tray Top Side Tables by Mobelfabrikken APS. Measure 28.5" in diameter open and 20.25" x 20.25" closed. Tables are 19.5" in height.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Circa 1950s-60s Salton "Hot Tray" Serving Trolley, American
Circa 1950s-60s Salton "Hot Tray" Serving Trolley, American

Circa 1950s-60s Salton "Hot Tray" Serving Trolley, American

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1950s-60s Salton "Hot Tray" serving trolley, American. The epitome of mid century modern America home entertaining conveniences. Walnut & brass with wor...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Tray Table
Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Tray Table

Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Tray Table

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Tray Table. circa 1890. In very good condition commensurate with age.

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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Persian Copper Tray Table with Moorish Design, 1940
Antique Persian Copper Tray Table with Moorish Design, 1940

Antique Persian Copper Tray Table with Moorish Design, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Persian style copper tinned silver tray on folding Stand. Amazing finely hand etched very fine intricate floral work designs on tray, sits on a b...

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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Solid Walnut Paw Foot Fixed Tray Table
Antique Solid Walnut Paw Foot Fixed Tray Table

Antique Solid Walnut Paw Foot Fixed Tray Table

Located in West Chester, PA

An unusual solid walnut fixed tray table on slender cabriole legs with carved knees and carved paw feet. Usable flat space inside tray measures roughly 23.25” x 14.5”. The tray is fi...

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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand
19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand

19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century walnut serving tray on stand Serving tray with handles on four sides The sides of table drop down to make a larger surface, gr...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tray Tables

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Walnut

Mahogany Chippendale Butler's Serving Tray Table
Mahogany Chippendale Butler's Serving Tray Table

Mahogany Chippendale Butler's Serving Tray Table

Located in Toledo, OH

Chippendale mahogany butler's table or serving tray table. Removable tray with cut out gallery and folding base. Excellent condition. 33" wide x 17" deep x 31 1/2" tall.

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20th Century Chippendale Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table

Located in New York, NY

Decorated with floral blossoms and birds in crimson, blue, and gilt on an ivory ground; the shaped removable tray top on a conforming base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1950’s Maison Baguès Brass Tray Table
French 1950’s Maison Baguès Brass Tray Table

French 1950’s Maison Baguès Brass Tray Table

Located in Southampton, GB

French Brass Tray on a Folding Stand. With original chain. Attributed to Maison Baguès. Brass finial detail and smoked glass. France, circa 1950. Height - 58 cm (to handles ) Length...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

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.