Tray Tables
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Tray Tables
Ash, Walnut
2010s Danish Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1830s English Antique Tray Tables
Hardwood, Paint
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Chrome
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Brass
1950s French Vintage Tray Tables
Tôle
Early 20th Century French Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Aluminum, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Tray Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tray Tables
Tôle
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tray Tables
Chrome
1920s Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Antique Tray Tables
Walnut
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Ash
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Tray Tables
Crystal
1990s American Tray Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Tray Tables
Satinwood
1990s American Modern Tray Tables
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tray Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s American American Classical Tray Tables
Shagreen, Suede
Late 19th Century American Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Glass, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Nickel
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Tray Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
20th Century German Tray Tables
Wood
2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Tray Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tray Tables
Wood
1930s British Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Aluminum
1980s American Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wicker
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tray Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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.





