Tray Tables
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tray Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Travertine
20th Century British Neoclassical Revival Tray Tables
Wood, Paint
1940s Italian Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Leather, Wenge
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Rope, Plywood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Tray Tables
Walnut
2010s Swiss Tray Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Tray Tables
Travertine
19th Century English Antique Tray Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Enamel, Tin
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables
Cement
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Tray Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Tray Tables
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Tray Tables
Metal, Bronze, Copper
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Tray Tables
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tray Tables
Metal
1950s French Victorian Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Wood
1970s French Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1890s French Antique Tray Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Enamel, Tin
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Tray Tables
Copper, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Nickel
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Bone, Glass, Teak
1880s Dutch Napoleon III Antique Tray Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tray Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Leather, Wood
19th Century Unknown Moorish Antique Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1970s Japanese Vintage Tray Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Silver Plate
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Tray Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Enamel, Tin
19th Century British Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Chrome
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.





