Art Deco Carrara Marble Valet Tray

$298.00

This is a small Italian valet tray, what the French call a vide poche, literally "empty pocket", carved from Carrara marble. It measures 17×17×8cm, which makes it the right size for a desk, a dresser, an entry table, or a nightstand.

What sets it apart from a plain marble tray is the carving. The four sides carry sculpted anthropomorphic faces, stylized human features rendered in the geometric, restrained manner typical of the Art Deco period. The carving is precise and the faces have a quiet presence without being overpowering. It's a decorative element that rewards close attention rather than demanding it from across the room.

The marble is white Carrara, fine-grained, with the subtle veining that distinguishes natural stone from anything synthetic. The condition is excellent: no chips, no cracks, no staining. It's heavier than you'd expect for its size, which is simply what solid marble feels like.

We're not certain of the exact date, but the style and craftsmanship are consistent with mid-20th century Italian production. There's no maker's mark that we can identify.

It works as a functional catchall or purely as a decorative object. Either way it sits well on a surface and looks considered without trying too hard.

We're not certain of the exact date, but the style and craftsmanship are consistent with mid-20th century Italian production. There's no maker's mark that we can identify.

It works as a functional catchall or purely as a decorative object. Either way it sits well on a surface and looks considered without trying too hard.

Dimensions: 6.7"W × 6.7"D × 3.1"H
Origin: Italy
Period: 1950s
Materials: Carrara marble
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or staining.
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This piece is being sold as a vintage item. Minor variations, patina, and signs of wear are part of its character and authenticity.

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