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The best new trinket trays for storing treasures
Never misplace your keys or worry about losing loose change again with these decorative storage items
Whether it be for displaying jewellery by your bedside or storing keys in your hallway, a ‘vide poche’ as the French call it (which translates as ‘empty pocket’) is a must-have for stylish organisation. Below, we’ve rounded up the most covetable recent releases.
‘Valet’ tray, USM Modular Furniture
Trust USM to offer a predictably chic take on the humble trinket tray. Created by Brooklyn-based jewellery designer Bernard James, it’s part of a wider range of accessories for USM that feature its signature chrome-plated steel elements. £588, bernardjames.com
Square candy tray, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
As much a piece of art as a practical object, the painterly square candy tray by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac features a celestial illustration on a plain ceramic base. Approx £80, harrods.com
‘Mano with Ladybird’ tray, Fornasetti
Though Fornaestti calls this porcelain vessel an ashtray, we think it works best as a vessel for all your small treasures. Each one is made by hand in Italy, so no two are the same. £200, fornasetti.com
‘Polar’ marble tray, Greg Natale
If you’re in the market for a marble alternative, Australian designer Greg Natale’s ‘Polar’ is a good place to start. Sculpted from two pieces of marble that have been paired to create a smooth, tactile finish, the versatile tray adds character to any surface. Approx £175, gregnatale.com
‘Impronta’ trinket tray, Cassina
Created in the 1960s by Ico and Luisa Parisi, this trinket tray, with its pop-art inspired hand shape, looks just as good empty as it does full of small items. Not only is it a playful shape, it is made from sturdy ceramic so will last a lifetime. From approx £340, cassina.com
‘Contour’ bowl, Sibast Furniture
A single sheet of polished stainless steel has been folded to create ‘Contour’, a striking dish that combines functionality with art. It comes in two sizes with the smaller being an ideal spot to store trinkets. From £185, aram.co.uk
‘Mist’ tray, Ferm Living
We think these resin trays are destined for bathroom shelves, given their swirling patterns and shiny finish. In an unexpected marriage of geometry and design, they are stackable so you can combine them to form a colourful ornament when not in use. £25, fermliving.co.uk
Round tray, Poltrona Frau
Designed by Giobagnara, this tray is a lesson in minimalism. It’s crafted from wood that has been covered in Poltrona Frau’s patented leather upholstery, ‘Pelle Frau’ for added luxe. From approx £635, poltronafrau.com
‘Elipse’ tray, Alessi
Part of Abi Alice’s office collection of cheerful designs for Alessi, this steel tray comes in a zingy bold yellow that will instantly pep up a bland workspace. £65 for a set of two, alessi.com
‘Cabana Scoop’ bowl, Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s hand-poured opaque acrylic bowl is decorated with contemporary blue and white stripes, in what the brand is calling ‘noveau nautical’. £195, jonathanadler.com
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