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Large Patinated Brass Wall Decorative Tray
Large Patinated Brass Wall Decorative Tray

Large Patinated Brass Wall Decorative Tray

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century Turkish patinated brass wall mounted decorative tray with arabesque motif

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging
Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging

Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Islamic Metalwork brass repousse designs. Handcrafted wall hanging decorative brass tray with a copper

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tin Tray
19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tin Tray

19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tin Tray

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

to the piece. Measuring 56 x 76 cm, this decorative tray exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Metal, Other, Tin

Large Brass Middle Eastern Persian Style Hanging Tray
Large Brass Middle Eastern Persian Style Hanging Tray

Large Brass Middle Eastern Persian Style Hanging Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very large brass Middle Eastern Persian style hanging collector one of a kind decorative tray

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Brass

17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object
17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object

17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object

Located in West Hollywood, CA

17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object .German Baroque . A

Category

Antique 17th Century German Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Sylvia Leuchovius, Square Tray
Sylvia Leuchovius, Square Tray

Sylvia Leuchovius, Square Tray

By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This item has been designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Sylvia is not as famous as Lisa Larson but definitely has a unique ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Sylvia Leuchovius, Round Tray
Sylvia Leuchovius, Round Tray

Sylvia Leuchovius, Round Tray

By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This item has been designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Sylvia is not as famous as Lisa Larson but definitely has a unique ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Salvador Teran Mosaic and Brass Tray
Salvador Teran Mosaic and Brass Tray

Salvador Teran Mosaic and Brass Tray

By Salvador Teran

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Salvador Teran mosaic and brass tray. Born in Taxco, Salvador Teran (1920-1974) trained with

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Anglo Raj Hanging Hammered Polished Brass Tray
Anglo Raj Hanging Hammered Polished Brass Tray

Anglo Raj Hanging Hammered Polished Brass Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo Raj hanging polished brass tray. Finely hand-chased, hand-cut and hand-hammered with floral

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern 1940's Trays 'Alhamdulillah'
Middle Eastern 1940's Trays 'Alhamdulillah'

Middle Eastern 1940's Trays 'Alhamdulillah'

Located in San Francisco, CA

These amazing trays are a must have for any home & it's guests. The word " Alhamdulillah " is

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Moroccan Hanging Black Metal Tray from Meknes
Moroccan Hanging Black Metal Tray from Meknes

Moroccan Hanging Black Metal Tray from Meknes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted in Morocco, hanging blackened round metal tray, hand chased with the doors of the city

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Presentation Tray, Persian, Engraved Copper, Charger, Victorian
Large Antique Presentation Tray, Persian, Engraved Copper, Charger, Victorian

Large Antique Presentation Tray, Persian, Engraved Copper, Charger, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

craftsmanship, circa 1850. This large antique decorative presentation tray boasts intricate engraved detail and

Category

Antique 1850s Persian Early Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design

Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Trays or Little WMF Plats with Putti
Trays or Little WMF Plats with Putti

Trays or Little WMF Plats with Putti

$774Sale Price / set|31% Off

Trays or Little WMF Plats with Putti

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/1668 - The photos don't show the sophistication of these old WMF little plats, ( model 365 and 365) because there is the reflection of the light on the metal. Alloy of silver, lea...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Decorative Vienna Porcelain Tray
Decorative Vienna Porcelain Tray

Decorative Vienna Porcelain Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

A wonderful large Vienna porcelain tray with a beautifully painted genre scene entitled "Die

Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Porcelain

Materials

Giltwood

Large Moroccan Round Brass Tray Wall Decor, circa 1950s
Large Moroccan Round Brass Tray Wall Decor, circa 1950s

Large Moroccan Round Brass Tray Wall Decor, circa 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Moroccan round brass tray, wall hanging decorative platter. Circa 1950s. Engraved and

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot
Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot

Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handmade tray or basket with a faux bamboo border, two handles and a folksy parrot painted over a

Category

20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design
Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design

Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of polished bronze bar trays by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm Materials

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Fine quality Regency period Paper-macha tray by Jennens & Bettridge.
Fine quality Regency period Paper-macha tray by Jennens & Bettridge.

Fine quality Regency period Paper-macha tray by Jennens & Bettridge.

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality early 19th Century Paper Macha tray with scrolling gilded decoration to the boarder

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century European Hammered Brass Wall Hanging Plaque Plate Tray 30"
20th Century European Hammered Brass Wall Hanging Plaque Plate Tray 30"

20th Century European Hammered Brass Wall Hanging Plaque Plate Tray 30"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century immense wall hanging brass platter / tray. Hammered brass with a plain center

Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Large English Papier-Mâché Tray (H 20 x W 26 5/8)
Large English Papier-Mâché Tray (H 20 x W 26 5/8)

Large English Papier-Mâché Tray (H 20 x W 26 5/8)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large English black lacquered papier-mâché tray from the Aesthetic Movement period

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Large 19th Century Brass Wall Charger Tray C.1850
Large 19th Century Brass Wall Charger Tray C.1850

Large 19th Century Brass Wall Charger Tray C.1850

Located in London, GB

A Large 19th Century Turkish Brass Copper Wall Charger C.1850. Beautifully hand engraved stylised floral motifs with attractive patination to the coppered brass. Could be used as an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

1950 Felice Galbiati Italian Mid Century Design Print Red Black Metal Tray
1950 Felice Galbiati Italian Mid Century Design Print Red Black Metal Tray

1950 Felice Galbiati Italian Mid Century Design Print Red Black Metal Tray

By Felice Galbiati

Located in Brescia, IT

Screenprint Metal Tray Felice Galbiati Italy, 1950 Black & Red Tray "Old Doctor Tools" printed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging Decor
Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging Decor

Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

palm trees and symbols that ancient Egyptians used. Perfect as a decorative folk art object, this tray

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging 1970
Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging 1970

Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

a decorative folk art object, this tray is versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor use. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mexican "Vida y Muerte" Modernist Face Mosaic Tray attributed to Salvador Teran
Mexican "Vida y Muerte" Modernist Face Mosaic Tray attributed to Salvador Teran

Mexican "Vida y Muerte" Modernist Face Mosaic Tray attributed to Salvador Teran

By Salvador Teran

Located in Southampton, NJ

Rare design, “Vida y Muerte” mosaic and brass tray attributed to Salvador Teran. The tray is not

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Moorish Brass Tray
Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Moorish Brass Tray

Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Moorish Brass Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray. Embossed and hammered with floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Moorish Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Brass Tray
Moorish Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Brass Tray

Moorish Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Brass Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray. Embossed and hammered with floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Oil on Alabaster Painting - Pompeian Scene Tray
19th Century Italian Oil on Alabaster Painting - Pompeian Scene Tray

19th Century Italian Oil on Alabaster Painting - Pompeian Scene Tray

By Luigi Bazzani

Located in Firenze, IT

functionality of a decorative tray. The piece features a captivating Pompeian feast scene meticulously rendered

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.
Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.

Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique 19th century handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian Mughal brass tray. Asian metalwork

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mughal Moorish Brass Serving Tray
Mughal Moorish Brass Serving Tray

Mughal Moorish Brass Serving Tray

Located in New York, NY

A round brass serving tray or decorative wall art piece, circa early to mid-20th century. Brass

Category

Mid-20th Century African Moorish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tray
19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tray

19th Century Large Hand-Painted and Gilded Tole Tray

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

craftsmanship. This tray is both functional and decorative, making it a versatile addition to any interior. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand Hammered Brass Middle Eastern Moorish Serving Tray
Antique Hand Hammered Brass Middle Eastern Moorish Serving Tray

Antique Hand Hammered Brass Middle Eastern Moorish Serving Tray

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-481 Antique Large decorative Moorish hand made brass tray with elaborative and fine Islamic

Category

Vintage 1920s Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964
Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

By Ulisse Pagliari

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design very large decorative ceramic wall tray designed by the Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Brass Tray Indian Mughal Elephants Motif Engraved Serving Platter
Vintage Brass Tray Indian Mughal Elephants Motif Engraved Serving Platter

Vintage Brass Tray Indian Mughal Elephants Motif Engraved Serving Platter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

decorative wall tray, perfect decor for your Bohemian, Moroccan room. Made in India circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Egyptian Middle Eastern Tray Overlaid with Islamic Writing in Silver
Egyptian Middle Eastern Tray Overlaid with Islamic Writing in Silver

Egyptian Middle Eastern Tray Overlaid with Islamic Writing in Silver

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

serving tray. Hand-hammered decorative Islamic brass Folk Art, circa 1940-1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Stevan Dohanos FBI Agent Collage Decorative Tray Bar Tray Serving Tray
Stevan Dohanos FBI Agent Collage Decorative Tray Bar Tray Serving Tray

Stevan Dohanos FBI Agent Collage Decorative Tray Bar Tray Serving Tray

By Stevan Dohanos

Located in East Hampton, NY

This tray, an FBI Agent collage by Dohanos was purchased on Long Island, NY, from a Dohanos

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plastic

19th Century French Tole Tray
19th Century French Tole Tray

19th Century French Tole Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century French mustard yellow tole tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Tôle

Early Wooden Blackboard with Tray
Early Wooden Blackboard with Tray

Early Wooden Blackboard with Tray

Located in New York, NY

Well made wooden blackboard with bottom wood tray for chalk and erasers and edge molding. The flat

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Serving Tray - Spiral Design - Contemporary Art Deco
Serving Tray - Spiral Design - Contemporary Art Deco

Serving Tray - Spiral Design - Contemporary Art Deco

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Spiral Serving Tray - Contemporary Art Deco A simply magnificent serving tray from the Boucher

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Nickel

Tole Tray with Original Oil Painting
Tole Tray with Original Oil Painting

Tole Tray with Original Oil Painting

Located in Natchez, MS

Exceptional tole Tray with oil painting. Neoclassical scene. This one is fantastic and could be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

Pair of Salvador Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Figurative Trays
Pair of Salvador Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Figurative Trays

Pair of Salvador Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Figurative Trays

By Salvador Teran

Located in Richmond, VA

A finely crafted pair of hand-wrought brass trays incorporating cast glass tiles of stylized

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic
Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic

Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic

By Salvador Teran

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1950's Mexican brass and mosaic decorative tray by Mexican artist Salvador Terán. The tray

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic
Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic

Salvador Terán 1950s Decorative Tray with Mosaic

By Salvador Teran

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1950's Mexican brass and mosaic decorative tray by Mexican artist Salvador Terán. The tray

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Hanging Round Polished Brass Decorative Tray
Hanging Round Polished Brass Decorative Tray

Hanging Round Polished Brass Decorative Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted, hand chase with fine floral design, gorgeous round hanging polished brass tray. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Large Handcrafted Decorative Indo-Persian Hammered Brass Tray
Large Handcrafted Decorative Indo-Persian Hammered Brass Tray

Large Handcrafted Decorative Indo-Persian Hammered Brass Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian brass tray. Embossed and hammered with floral and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

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Decorative Trays For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of decorative trays is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all decorative trays available were constructed with great care. Find 79 antique and vintage decorative trays at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Decorative trays have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of decorative trays to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian decorative trays are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small decorative trays measuring 6.13 inches across. Egle Mieliauskiene, Salvador Teran and Bruno Gambone each produced beautiful decorative trays that are worth considering.

How Much are Decorative Trays?

Decorative trays can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,674, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $9,850.

Finding the Right Decorative Art for You

Antique, new and vintage decorative art is crucial to personalizing your interior.

Bringing art into your home will help you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, whether you are expecting to regularly host guests for cocktails in your living room or you are inclined to soak up some “me time” on weekends by curling up with a book in your library. After all, a room isn’t quite complete until you hang some art on the walls.

Choosing a piece of art for your interior is a matter of finding something that resonates with you. You should also consider what will work with your current decor. Keep in mind that a wide range of objects counts as decorative art — antique and vintage prints, paintings, wall-mounted sculptures and more. There is so much to choose from! And art can feel as deeply personal with the vintage posters that promoted your favorite classic films as it can with framed photographs of your loved ones.

Decorative art can set the mood for a room and will typically make for great conversation. When you find wall decor and decorations that speak to you, why not introduce them into your space? It will give you and your guests the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the art every time you see it. You can play with different styles, eras and colors. Mix and match pieces to integrate a refreshing pop of color or create a theme by dedicating a room to a color palette or certain time period. A great way to tie your layout together is to choose wall art that complements your decor and color scheme.

Folk art is an interesting category for its wide range of works across various media and the array of textures it can offer. Paper art is another versatile option because it will be easy to find a home for portraits, collages, drawings and other works in your space. With decorative paper art, you can also get creative with how you arrange your wall art. There are plenty of options that include hanging the works salon-style.

On 1stDibs, find a constantly growing collection of antique and vintage decorative art today.

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