TV trays arrived near couches across America while television was in its infancy. The newfangled technology swept the country in the 1950s. With it came the ubiquitous TV dinner, and of course, the TV tray table. While we love gathering everyone at suppertime, enjoying movie night and relaxing in front of the silver screen feels so decadent sometimes.
Classic tables and storage
These dark wooden tables look great with most decor. The solid wood construction of this set of four folding TV tray tables makes enjoying an evening of movies even more fun. Their strong construction means you can keep a complete dinner or a few plates of appetizers on each table. Just fold the table tops flat when you’ve completed your meal, and slide them into the rack for simple storage. These make a great gift. Or you might decide to keep them for yourself.
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Easy setup
This table adjusts so you can use it for so much more than just holding your dinner. Lightweight and easy to assemble, these folding TV tray tables are a great invention. They’ve even got a cup holder on the side, to keep your tabletop surface uncluttered with something spillable. Each table can move to six different height settings and three angles without spilling your beverage. We love how it makes reading, working, and eating so simple.
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Traditional look
MDF top matches the wooden legs of these attractive tables. Since the oversized table tops are made of strong, durable MDF, you don’t have to worry about water spots, or spills on these TV tray tables. Did you know that TV tables first gained popularity in 1952? And the first TV dinner was a turkey dinner that cost 98 cents in 1953. You could practically put a whole turkey dinner on these large TV tray tables. The big table tops are great for serving and eating meals while enjoying some quality television time.
Versatile choice
With folding legs like an ironing board, these tables set up anywhere. So strong and still light, these TV tray tables are made from dense polyethylene. Great for kids’ meals and projects, these charcoal-toned table tops are 30-inches by 20-inches. Set them up at three different heights 22-, 25-, and 28-inches to suit all chairs and couches. The steel legs are powder coated for long life.
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Extra leg support
Extra stability means these TV tables are functional for big meals for the small screen. The 19-inch height means little ones are comfortable using this table, and it adjusts up to 27-inches for everyone else. You can also change the angle to pivot it up or down to use it for reading and writing. Use these black TV trays to enjoy your dinner on the couch, or even from the comfort of your own bed. You can assemble the TV tray tables in just a few minutes.
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Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
