Vintage 24 Inch Round Inlaid Wood Serving Tray Sunburst Carved Rope Rim

DESCRIPTION

A substantial vintage round wooden serving tray measuring approximately 24 inches across, composed in contrasting dark and honey-toned woods with a dramatic radial sunburst design. A dark book-matched center is surrounded by a broad band of golden wood grain and finished with a deeply carved rope-twist rim and sculptural shell-like accents, giving this unusually large tray the presence of decorative furniture.

WORTH NOTING

• Impressive 24-inch diameter, giving the tray considerably more scale than standard tabletop serving trays.
• Contrasting wood construction creates a dramatic sunburst or radial-grain pattern around the darker book-matched center.
• Deeply carved outer border features a continuous rope-twist motif.
• Sculptural shell and scroll-like details are incorporated into the carved rim and grip areas.
• Rich polished finish emphasizes the contrast among the dark center, honey-toned radial band, and carved perimeter.
• Large enough for substantial tabletop or ottoman use and decorative enough to display upright as a wall plaque or collected wood object.
• Estimated era: circa 1970s–1980s, based on the construction, decorative carving, high-gloss finish, contrasting wood treatment, and overall design.

MEASUREMENTS

Approx. 24 in diameter.

Measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with prior ownership. The contrasting wood grain, polished surface, and carved perimeter retain strong visual presence. Minor surface marks, finish variation, or signs of use may be visible upon close inspection; please review photographs closely for the central field, wood inlay, carved rope border, underside, and rim.

FROM THE HOUSE

At two feet across, this is less a modest serving tray than a piece of the room itself. The sunburst woodwork and deeply carved rope border give it enough architectural character for a large dining table, ottoman, library, or collected wall arrangement, while its generous proportions make it wonderfully useful when called into service.

We invite you to wander through our storefront for other vintage trays, carved wood, serveware, and collected objects for the home. If this is nearly—but not quite—the one, another may be waiting; and if you are searching for a particular size, material, period, or elusive piece, do send us a note. We often curate with specific requests in mind.

~ Genevieve