Geometric Marquetry Wood Tray
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A bold mid-century serving tray in geometric wood marquetry, with a radiating starburst pattern in contrasting natural wood tones and brass-tone handles.

The graphic composition gives it a strong decorative presence while remaining fully functional. Unsigned, with no specific maker or country of origin identified.

Maker / Designer: Unknown
Place of Origin: Unknown
Colour: Brown, Honey, Blond wood, Brass
Condition: Very good vintage condition; light surface micro-scratches and age-related wear and patina to the handles.
Period: 1950s–1960s
Materials: Wood veneer, Marquetry, Brass-tone metal
Dimensions: 40.5 × 31 cm / 15.9 × 12.2 in
Attribution: Unsigned; no specific maker or country of origin identified.
Description

A bold mid-century serving tray in geometric wood marquetry, with a radiating starburst pattern in contrasting natural wood tones and brass-tone handles.

The graphic composition gives it a strong decorative presence while remaining fully functional. Unsigned, with no specific maker or country of origin identified.

Details

Maker / Designer: Unknown

Period: 1950s–1960s

Place of Origin: Unknown

Materials: Wood veneer, Marquetry, Brass-tone metal

Colour: Brown, Honey, Blond wood, Brass

Dimensions: 40.5 × 31 cm / 15.9 × 12.2 in

Condition: Very good vintage condition; light surface micro-scratches and age-related wear and patina to the handles.

Attribution: Unsigned; no specific maker or country of origin identified.

Maker & History
Geometric marquetry experienced a strong decorative revival in the mid-20th century, especially on trays, boxes and small furniture. By arranging contrasting wood veneers into bold patterns, makers could give everyday serving pieces the graphic quality associated with modernist interiors of the 1950s and 1960s.
Shipping & Returns
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Complimentary standard shipping for every order, with no minimum purchase, to all destinations we serve. Each vintage piece is carefully packed by hand and shipped from France with tracking.
Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
United States: shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Applicable import duties and taxes are covered by us, with no additional import charges due on delivery.
Optional express delivery within France is available for €10.99.

Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

I was drawn to the complexity of the marquetry and the craftsmanship behind it. I love how much work is contained in the pattern, with each piece of wood contributing to something both decorative and deeply handmade.

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