Tray Tables
20th Century American Tray Tables
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century Tray Tables
Copper
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Tray Tables
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tray Tables
Metal, Brass
1790s English Chippendale Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1880s Dutch Napoleon III Antique Tray Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Tray Tables
Pine, Paint
2010s Danish Tray Tables
Wood
1950s American Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tray Tables
Metal
2010s American American Classical Tray Tables
Shagreen, Suede
1830s English Antique Tray Tables
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Mahogany
1920s Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Bamboo
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Tray Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tray Tables
Bronze
20th Century Tray Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Paint
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tray Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Walnut
20th Century English Tray Tables
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Steel
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tray Tables
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Lacquer
1860s English Campaign Antique Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Quartz, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Tray Tables
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Tray Tables
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Post-Modern Tray Tables
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century British Neoclassical Revival Tray Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Tray Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Tray Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Tray Tables
Satinwood
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.





