Tray Tables
2010s English Tray Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Tray Tables
Copper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Quartz, Stainless Steel
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Alabaster
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Tray Tables
Plastic
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tray Tables
Oak
1970s French Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Glass, Teak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
1890s English Edwardian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Ceramic, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Tray Tables
Marble, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Plastic
1880s English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Tray Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Leather
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Tin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1890s English Regency Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Tôle
19th Century English Antique Tray Tables
Bamboo
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Tray Tables
Marble, Steel
1960s Vintage Tray Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Travertine
1920s Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Tray Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Tray Tables
Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Beech, Birch, Lacquer
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tray Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tray Tables
Pewter
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Tray Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Tray Tables
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.





