The tray table: a flexible, portable table for your home and garden
A side table with a tray top gives you extra space to set things down. Use the tray to carry food and drinks wherever you need them, then place it on a suitable stand to create a side table. Whether you use it as a breakfast tray in bed, a designer coffee table in the living room or extra table space when entertaining, a tray table makes serving easier and brings a distinctive design to your home. Looking for a stylish side table with a removable tray? Choose a new tray table made entirely of wood or in a combination of wood and metal. Connox offers established design classics as well as contemporary styles that add a practical, considered touch to your home.
Here is what to consider when choosing this practical piece of furniture:
- What makes a tray table special?
- What styles of tray table are available?
- Elegant tray tables in metal or wood
- How much does a quality tray table cost?
1. What makes a tray table special?
A tray table is a versatile piece of furniture. The understated Tray Table by Vitra can be adjusted to different heights with a simple mechanism, making it a useful companion in the living room or office. Its asymmetrical design lets you slide it directly over the seat of a sofa or armchair, keeping the tray within easy reach. If you are redesigning your bedroom, this modern table also gives you a handy surface for eating or reading in bed. The practical, decorative CH417 Tray Table by Carl Hansen offers a space-saving solution. Its folding base supports a removable tabletop with an integrated handle. When needed, the top quickly becomes a tray; the table's rounded shape sits comfortably alongside furniture in the kitchen, living room or bedroom.
2. What styles of tray table are available?
Our range includes side tables with trays in a variety of shapes and sizes. Would you prefer a round table or a square design? It is also worth considering where you will use it and how much surface space you need. The Danish design brand HAY has created a stylish, extendable table and tray system. Its simple, timeless Tray Table comes in different sizes and colours and works as a low coffee table or an elegant bedside table. A taller side table with a removable tray is useful when you want it within easy reach beside a dining table or desk.
3. Elegant tray tables in metal or wood
Wood and metal have long worked well together in tray tables. Whether your interior has a cool, understated look or is filled with warm wooden furniture, you can find a suitable design in our online shop. Many designers pair a steel base with a wooden top. The contemporary Swedish brand Design House Stockholm takes the opposite approach with its Tablo side table: a white lacquered steel tray rests on an oak frame and can be used as either a side table or plant stand. The Emil side table by side by side also combines oiled oak with white metal. Its space-saving tray has an integrated handle, making it easy to carry from the kitchen to the dining room. Once there, simply set the full tray down to keep everything within easy reach.
4. How much does a quality tray table cost?
Tray tables come at a range of price points to suit different preferences. The Wire Basket by Ferm Living is an affordable option; add the separately available tray to turn it into a round, original and easy-care table. In the mid-price range, the distinctive Overlap Tray by Offi makes a useful surface for a laptop, book or plate of cake. Its recessed holder keeps glasses and cups stable, whether you are working or relaxing on the sofa or in bed. At a higher price point, the delicate, height-adjustable Tray Table by HAY is another option. Explore the range at Connox to find a design that suits your budget.
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