Richly gilded and beautifully aged, this vintage Florentine tray brings layers of old-world Italian ornament to a tabletop, dresser or collected wall display. Its warm gold, cream and deep brown finish has developed wonderful character, with touches of green adding subtle color among the elaborate raised decoration.
The round wood tray features an ornate central medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs and a beautifully shaped scalloped border. Fine texturing across the background creates additional depth, while the intentionally elaborate surface and aged gilt finish give the piece the distinctive decorative character associated with mid-century Florentine wares.
At just over 11 inches in diameter, it is an excellent size for styling on a vanity or dresser as a jewelry and perfume tray, displaying candles and collected objects, or layering into a decorative tabletop arrangement. It is equally striking displayed upright as decorative wall or shelf decor.
The visible rubbing, patina and areas of finish loss are particularly attractive on this piece, revealing darker tones beneath the gilt and emphasizing the relief work rather than diminishing its decorative presence.
Details:
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Gilt and painted wood
Condition: Good vintage condition with substantial age-related patina, rubbing and areas of finish loss throughout, consistent with age and adding to its timeworn character
Dimensions: 11.15 in diameter
Richly gilded and beautifully aged, this vintage Florentine tray brings layers of old-world Italian ornament to a tabletop, dresser or collected wall display. Its warm gold, cream and deep brown finish has developed wonderful character, with touches of green adding subtle color among the elaborate raised decoration.
The round wood tray features an ornate central medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs and a beautifully shaped scalloped border. Fine texturing across the background creates additional depth, while the intentionally elaborate surface and aged gilt finish give the piece the distinctive decorative character associated with mid-century Florentine wares.
At just over 11 inches in diameter, it is an excellent size for styling on a vanity or dresser as a jewelry and perfume tray, displaying candles and collected objects, or layering into a decorative tabletop arrangement. It is equally striking displayed upright as decorative wall or shelf decor.
The visible rubbing, patina and areas of finish loss are particularly attractive on this piece, revealing darker tones beneath the gilt and emphasizing the relief work rather than diminishing its decorative presence.
Details:
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Gilt and painted wood
Condition: Good vintage condition with substantial age-related patina, rubbing and areas of finish loss throughout, consistent with age and adding to its timeworn character
Dimensions: 11.15 in diameter
