Antique Tole Tray

A richly patinated antique French tole tray, hand-painted in deep crimson with a central floral bouquet and pierced gallery sides. The painted surface shows beautiful craquelure, adding to its timeworn charm. Two oval cutout handles and a scalloped gold painted border frame the central design.

Just under 14" x 18"

Style it on a bar, use it as a base for a vignette on a dining or coffee table—layered with candlesticks, books, or glassware—or lean it on a kitchen shelf or wall for an old-world accent that brings warmth and texture. It’s especially striking when styled with soft colors and layered linens, and can be hung if desired.

Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this tray features hand-painted florals that echo the romantic asymmetry of Rococo influence, reinterpreted through a Belle Époque lens. A beautiful example of utilitarian French decor elevated by hand and time. One corner has a visible split (see photos), a subtle sign of age that doesn’t detract from the tray’s beauty or function.