Function and fashion meet to form the Artek Siena Red/White Large Tray. A generous sized platter with a sturdy, plywood foundation, this tray is perfect for carrying drinks and delicacies when entertaining guests. Printed with Alvar Aalto's architectural 1954 Siena print, this tray can also be used decoratively to display your other favorite Aalto trinkets such as his famous glass vases, trays and boxes. Rest it against a wall as an art piece or set it atop an upholstered ottoman for a pop of print and added surface space. However you use your Artek Siena Red/White Large Tray, it is sure to get a lot of looks and use.
The Finland-based brand Artek is known as one of the most innovative contributors to modern design today. Founded in 1935 by four young idealists, two of them including husband-wife duo Alvar and Aino Aalto, original furnishings by the Aalto’s have stayed in continuous production for decade... More Artek
Alvar Aalto created a lasting legacy in modern design as an architect and designer. Aalto entered exhibitions and participated in innovative urban planning conferences, designed civic and cultural buildings, and conceptualized household furniture and objects. All of his projects, whether th... More Alvar Aalto
Clearly made by humans -- and all the better for it.
February 14, 2015
Yes, it's a vivid red grid, and the tiny irregularities in printing combined with your tray's slight warp (due to the tray's being made from native birch plywood) confirm its authenticity and make it all the more endearing. It is a treasure.
Pros
Handsome design, vivid red/bone contrast, and the tray's birch wood composition
Cons
Not a con, really: Blasting this lovely tray through a dishwasher? No. Preserve it by cleaning it with a damp cloth or paper towel.
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