Unique DIY Tiered Trays Made With Flea Market Finds

Learn how to make DIY tiered trays using a mix of thrifted finds, flea market treasures, and a few new pieces. Vintage items add charm and character, while readily available pieces help fill in the gaps. Check out the tiered tray DIYs below for ideas and inspiration.

Teacups and saucers are easy finds at thrift and antique stores and make great tiered trays for jewelry or small items. Most tiered trays like these can be assembled with a little E6000 glue, while others need more hardware depending on the design. Check out the tiered tray DIYs below for ideas and inspiration.

Coffee Bar Tiered Tray

I couldn’t pass up this antique coffee tin. Vintage cookie tins and similar finds work especially well for tiered trays, and places like flea markets, Etsy, and eBay are great sources. An old wooden bowl and rustic candlestick completed the look, and the tiers were simply glued together with E6000.

2. Vintage Rolling Pin & Fluted Pan Tiered Tray

I love the farmhouse look of this tray made with a vintage red-handled rolling pin! Since the rolling pin was a bit heavy, I predrilled holes into the bottom saucer and secured the rolling pin with two 3/4 inch Phillips-head screws. The vintage fluted (bundt) pan worked perfectly for the top tier and only needed a little E6000 to set it in place.

Below is a smaller but similar tiered tray that I made to sell in my antique store booth for Valentine’s Day!

3. Scrap Wood & Vintage Yardsticks Tiered Tray

I found a bin of vintage yardsticks and a large textile spool at the flea market and knew they’d make a great utility tray. This one took a bit more work than the others, but it’s also my favorite—my husband and son helped build it, which made it even more special. Scrap wood sides and a plywood base add stability, while the cut yardsticks give it a fun look. The base is about 12″ x 12″, the perfect size for small gardening supplies.

Three-Tiered Tray Made with Vintage Tins

Organize your space and add a touch of nostalgia with a three-tiered tray made from vintage tins. You can find the full tutorial to make a three-tiered tray here.