C’est “Tray” Chic! February 2014 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The ubiquitous practical accessory, trays serve as both a visual enhancer and a functional platform, whether it’s carrying your toiletries in one location for a clean bathroom look or carrying multiple drinks at a party. Occasional furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles presents a plethora of trays for all purposes and rooms, from breakfast trays for those lazy Sunday mornings to removable tray tables that provide a secondary surface at house gatherings.
Églomisé & Iron Tray Table (494179-G):
Fashioned from wrought iron hand painted in distressed gold finish, the rectangular side table features an antiqued églomisé glass top underneath a removable tray top with inverted horseshoe handles. Also available in silver and black bronze, the tray table measures 30” W x 16” D x 30” H.
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Burr and mother of pearl Tray Table (499202): An ideal accent table in a formal tea room, the tray table’s harmonious balance of laurel burl wood veneer and mother of pearl lends a grandiose flair. A remov able brass bound tray with hammered brass handles rests atop two shelf tiers supported by fluted baluster legs. 17” W x 16” D x 29.5” H. |
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Faux Macassar Ebony & Shagreen Bed Tray (494628):
The Art Deco-styled bed tray is the perfect excuse for not getting out of bed for breakfast.With faux shagreen side panels and all-over macassar ebony wood veneer, the bed tray collapses into a flat surface with its locking mechanism.
26.5” W x 16” D x 12” H.
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Circular Polka Dot Tray (495109):
Designed by William Yeoward for Jonathan Charles, the Circular Polka Dot Tray features Jonathan Charles’ signature inlay marquetry in a whimsical pattern. The 14” tray, supported by patinated brass handles, is small enough to fit accent tables as an additional tabletop décor.
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The small scalloped walnut tray features a decorative red finish in Regency Chinoiserie style. The hand painted and finely detailed tray is finished with custom cast patinated brass handles. 18” diameter by 2” H.
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Faux Shagreen Circular Tray (494270-B):
Fashioned from wrought iron that’s hand painted in distressed black bronze finish, the Art Deco-style circular serving tray features a green tinted faux shagreen surface within an undulating openwork frame. 19” diameter by 4.5” H.
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About the Designer:
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Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture is the vision of Jonathan Sowter, an English furniture designer who excels at the art of fine antique reproduction. Though Jonathan draws inspirations from original antiques he discovers in his travels, his unique twists create contemporary translations of vintage treasures. With a keen eye for the smallest details, Jonathan employs traditional, hand-crafted techniques to create the most visually-stunning and intricate designs. As Jonathan always says, “It’s all in the detail…” |
