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What is a butler's tray used for?
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A butler's tray is a handy side table accessory that is used for serving drinks. The tray is held in place by a deeper border and handles on the long sides, which are hinged to fold out flat when placed down and remain hidden from view. Shop a range of antique and vintage butler trays on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Gillows Attributed Antique Victorian Folding Butlers Campaign Tray Table
By Waring & Gillow, Waring and Gillows, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
attributed, antique Victorian, folding butlers tray table.
A very good looking well made and decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Handsome Mahogany Butlers Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome mahogany butlers tray on folding stand; stand has needlepointed straps with medallions as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
David Linley Walnut Folding Butlers Tray Tea Table
By LINLEY London
Located in Norwich, GB
A David Linley English walnut "butler's" tray, standing on a folding stand. Stamped twice "Linley
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English George III Mahogany Butler's Tray Table on Folding Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Regency George III period mahogany butler's tray on folding stand.
Unusual
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray and Folding Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray and Folding Stand. Removable tray features open handles and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Folding Tray Table Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Style Butlers Table. Features an oval removable tray with
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany