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Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Octagonal Lucite Tray Bowl Straw Brass Italian 1970 Gabriella Crespi Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Octagonal lucite tray in straw bowl brass Italian design 1970 Gabriella Crespi style.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Walnut Serving Cart or Console Table with Two Sliding Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This serving cart / console table features a walnut frame with brass details and casters. It is a vintage piece therefore it might show slight traces of use, bu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Trolley, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Trolley, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Folding Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Folding coffee table and stand in faux brass bamboo manufactured in the 1960s. This fantastic table is like we have never seen before.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays and Stand by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four serving trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones. The trays are executed in white acrylic and solid brass, these trays are one of the 20 pieces specifi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Catch All Tray Table Rattan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and unusual midcentury, circa 1950s catch all table. The rattan top, painted white, is removable.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Rattan

Nesting Table Set Attributed to Design Pierre Cardin, Brass Smoked Glass, France
Located in Vienna, AT
An obvious example of French 1970s glamour period providing elegance and style. Practical at first sight, quite sophisticated at second glance it offers fine detailing paired with a ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Solid Brass Tray Carved in the Shape of Leaf Italy 1950 Signed RANA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury solid brass tray carved in the shape of leaf Italy 1950 signed RANA.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Campaign Tray Table by Nils Trautner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is one Scandinavian tray table by Nils Trautner for Ary Nybro. These wonderful tripod tables utilize thick leather cord and brass fitt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Sculptural Danish Lunch Board in Solid Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual solid teak, sculptural lunch board by Johannes Aasbjerg, for Excellent Furniture, Denmark. Versatile design with hairpin style legs this version is 36.5" long.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Teak

Italian Wood and Brass Midcentury Side Table, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian wood and brass midcentury side table, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Hexagonal Plate in Solid Brass Gold Italian Design 1970 Tray
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Hexagonal plate in solid brass gold Italian design 1970 tray, elegant piece.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Round Gold Tray Bar Solid Brass Engraved Cane Motif Italian Design Plate
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round gold tray bar solid brass engraved cane motif Italian design plate.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Nest of Three Brass & Glass Trolley Tables by Maison Bagues France, Midcentury
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of three original mid century modern Maison Bagues trolley nested tables A very good looking highl...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Folding and Adjustable Bed Tray, Laminated Wood, Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new. Made in Italy in the 1950s Maximum open height 46 cm, height when closed 6.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Fredrik A. Kayser Teak Vatne Lenestolfrabikk Side Tray Table, Norway, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Solid teak side table with removable tray, Norway, 1950s circa. Made and marked by VATNE Lenestolfabrikk Norway, by the designer Fredrik A. Kays...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood, Teak

Rare Hand and Sandaled-Foot Butler's Stand Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual tray table, having a rectangular top of Lucite, on X-frame stand of steel and brass, joined by stretcher, four-cast hands hold the acrylic table ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Steel

Folding Tray Fratelli Reguitti Bed Rectangular Laminated Wood, 1950s , Italian
Located in Rome, IT
Folding midcentury tray table Fratelli Reguitti bed rectangular laminated wood, 1950, Italian design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Plastic, Laminate, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Curved Bamboo Portable Bar Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury curved bamboo portable bar Italian Design 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Bamboo

Mid Century Foldable Teak Bar Trolley
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish 1960 teak foldable bar trolley made in Germany. The two round trays can be used as serving trays. The trolley is in great vintage condition. ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Solid Brass Tray with Engraved Decorations of Flowers Plants and Birds Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Solid brass tray with engraved decorations of flowers plants and birds Italian, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Bamboo Tray Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo tray table. The dimensions of the tray are 23.22 inch (59 cm) - 13.77 inch (35 cm) The dimensions of the top are 29.1 inch (74 cm) - 15.7 inch (40 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Solid Brass Sculptural Italian Design Gold Flowers Engraved 1970 Minimal Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Solid brass sculptural Italian design gold flowers engraved 1970 minimal design.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray Table
Located in Søborg, DK
Elegant and beautiful vintage teak folding tray table from the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Teak

In the Style of Mathieu Mategot Serving Cart with Removable Tray
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Original three wheels trolley with two levels including a removable tray with brass setting. Three dedicated spots for bottles. In the style of Mathieu Mategot in white perforated e...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Metal, Brass

Great Side Tray Table, USA, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
The table was not build to carry a heavy item such as a lamp, cup of coffee and a book is a better idea.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Serving Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving bar cart in wood and brass details composed of two removable glass trays by the Italian designer Cesare Lacca, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass, Metal

Morex Midcentury Three Levels Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional midcentury brass and smoked glass bar cart on three levels. This three-level service cart was produced by Morex in Italy during 1970s. The elegance of this wonderful p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays with Stand by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four serving trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones. The trays are executed in white Acrylic and solid brass, these trays are one of the 20 pieces specific...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Two Trays Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Two trays bar cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Tray Solid Brass Hammered Italian Design with Handles, 1970 Gold Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tray solid brass hammered Italian design with handles 1970 gold Italian design. Signed.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Elegant Venetian Tray Midcentury Italian Design Gold Brass Crystal Engraved
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Venetian tray midcentury Italian design gold brass crystal engraved, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Collapsible Teak Tray Tables Pair by Mogens Lysell
By Mogens Lysell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage modern tray tables featuring sculpted teak frames, black formica tops and brass handles. Designed by mid-century artist Mogens Lysell, these tray tables are as handy as they are distinct. Perfect for holding indoor plants...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Metal, Brass

Abel Sorenson Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Abel Sorenson coffee table for Knoll. This rare table was in production for only two years from 1947-1949.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Bentwood

Danish Side Table by George Tanier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic raised edge table by George Tanier, imported from Denmark. Featuring a floating top, lower shelf, sculpted oak legs.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen Set of Nesting Tables
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Ingemann Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Very unique design on this Danish mid-century set of nesting tables by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen. Two petit tables are suspended from slots on the width rather than lengt...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Teak

Walnut & Teak Sputnik Tripod Tray, Side Table by Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very rare side or tray table designed by the Danish Architect Severin Hansen in 1956. It features a walnut construction with the characteristic brass rings and is loosely fitted with...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables by Bramin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of three elegant vintage nesting tables features rich Mid-Century rosewood finish, tall tapered legs, and stylish lines. Manufactured by Bramin in Denmark, circa 1960s, this...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Rosewood

Robert Heritage Rosewood Chrome Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood Chrome Console Table For office or residence
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Chrome

Renato Forti Bar Cart / Work Unit, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare designer Renato Forti bar cart/work unit, Italy, 1950s Renato Forti is most known for his Lighting design collaborations with Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Set of Four Lucite & Polished Nickel Serving Trays & Stand, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four clear Lucite serving trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Lucille Ball and part of the "Ball" Line. The tables and stand are in very good origi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Nickel

Charles Hollis Jones Clear Lucite and Brass Serving Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of folding trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s and also manufactured in the 1960s. This fantastic set of trays is like we have never seen befor...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Side table in Wood and Brass Side Table
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side table, made of wood and brass, uses Brazilian contemporary style and is a delicate piece of art work. The base is brass and the table itself has a Brazilian Imbuia wooden v...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

1940s Stunning Tray in Wood, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1940s Stunning tray in wood. Made in Italy inexcellent conition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood

Asian Etched Brass Tray Table on Six Leg Folding Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome mid-century modern tray table featuring an Asian inspired etched brass tray top. The tray is subtly incised or etched with a small vignette in the Asian motif. The edge of t...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Catania, CT
This brass bar or service cart, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the 1950s, is in excellent vintage condition. It shows typical signs of age and use, consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Wicker, Bamboo and wood Bar, Breakfast or Tea Tray Table, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Striking mid-20th century Tray Table made of metal and bamboo with hand-woven wood and wicker fittings. Wood and wicker drink tray on top. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. You can also use it as breakfast tray table...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Turtle Scale Pattern Top Maison Mercier 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Turtle scale pattern top Maison Mercier 1970 in plexiglass (lucite). Golden brass gallery.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Raymond Loewy Coffee Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unique table produced by Planner Group with Genuine vintage (not later re-issued pattern) formica top design "skylark" by Raymond Loewy and Brooks Stevens...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Folding Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut folding table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The rectangular folding table features a slatted x-base ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Walnut

Italian 1970s Serving Round Tray in Indian Yellow Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell
Located in Roma, IT
The style of this large vintage tray is glamorous, elegant but above in full 70s style. Certainly made in Italy between the 60s and 70s but we don't...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Lucite

Oval Tray 1970 in Faux Tortoiseshell and Dior Style France Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval tray 1970 in faux tortoiseshell and Dior style Italy brass.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Campaign Style Foldable Bar or Tray
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Campaign style portable folding bar with a hip acid washed finish. Featuring Industrial style rivets around the top, polished nickel leg supports and brown leather straps.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

1970s Astonishing Blue Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing blue tray by Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 15,35 x 11,41 x 0,78 H inches cm 39 x cm 29 x cm 2 H
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Murano Glass

Nautical Theme Shadow Box in the Form of a Butlers Tray A great decorative piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Nautical Theme Shadow Box in the Form of a Butlers Tray A great decorative piece with a Spanish nautical theme, a good useful butlers tray complete with stand TNG110
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Teak

American Campaign Style Mahogany Collapsing Tray Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This R.R. Scheibe Tray Table is a beautiful antique piece, perfect for any room. The table is made of mahogany wood and black metal tray surface, giving it an elegant look. The handl...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Tray with Ancient Coin Pattern by Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
This boldy scaled and patterned Mid-Century Modernist Tray W/ Ancient Coin Pattern is by Fornasetti and origiantes from Italy, Circa 1950. Features rounded corners with two bullet fo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Plastic

Glass and Brass Tray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Glass and Brass Tray, Italy, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 4 cm; W= 50 cm; D= 33 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Mid-century Modern tray tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern tray tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tray tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern tray tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tray tables, popular names associated with this style include Charles Hollis Jones, Piero Fornasetti, Aldo Tura, and Jens Quistgaard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tray tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,450.

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