Ash decorative tray

Instead of just a presentation surface, a representative object in its own right: this decorative tray, turned by hand into a fine shape, stands for craftsmanship that is able to bring out the unique grain of the ash wood. Each tray is a small work of art and as unique as the annual rings of the wood from which it was turned - when you hold the tray up to the light and turn it, the alternation of lighter and darker lines on the velvety smooth surface creates a wood image with depth. Its size predestines the tray for versatile use throughout the year, as a practical tray for the smaller and larger items of everyday life as well as a base for decorative arrangements from spring to winter, from Easter to Christmas. And as befits a natural material, the ash wood will reflect the traces of its decorative life over the years. If life has left its mark, you can always gently sand the surface with fine sandpaper or (also) treat it with a care oil.

Creating "living products" - that is, products that integrate into your life, that enrich your everyday life and are welcome to age gracefully - is a goal close to the heart of our product designer Markus Stallberg. The focus of his designs is therefore on the innovative added value that a product opens up for you - and innovation consists of solving a problem that arises in our everyday lives.

"You don't stumble across good ideas," Markus Stallberg emphasizes. Rather, he approaches the solution to such an everyday problem in many small steps, the direction of which is determined by constant observation and questioning. Until a functional solution has been developed, one must "sometimes take wrong paths. Trial and error, reconsideration and further improvements are just as much a part of this process as the lively exchange with a wide variety of people. An open ear for their respective needs is indispensable to produce a product that is functional and yet not too complex. Close cooperation with experienced manufacturers is just as important. After all, the product should not only have an appealing, yet "environmentally friendly" design on paper, on the computer and in the self-built model, but should also be well-crafted and manufactured in a way that conserves resources. Instead of reinventing the wheel, the tried and tested can be transferred to the present - with an additional benefit that ideally "satisfies everyone". Whether this succeeds in the best possible way is decided by life. And thus you.

This product is an example of genuine handicraft; therefore, minor deviations in size and colour may occur.