Tray Tables
20th Century British Neoclassical Revival Tray Tables
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Tray Tables
Satinwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Tray Tables
Walnut
2010s English Tray Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tray Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tray Tables
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Tray Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Tray Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Tray Tables
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century Tray Tables
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Stone, Metal
1970s American Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Empire Antique Tray Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Tray Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Aluminum, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Aluminum
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tray Tables
Metal, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Wood
1950s American Baroque Revival Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Tray Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Tray Tables
Marble
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Copper
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tray Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tray Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Campaign Tray Tables
Brass, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Canvas, Walnut
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Metal
1960s Hong Kong Moorish Vintage Tray Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables
Bone, Hardwood
20th Century French Art Deco Tray Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Tray Tables
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Rosewood
2010s European Minimalist Tray Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
1810s English George III Antique Tray Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tray Tables
Teak
20th Century German Tray Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tray Tables
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.






