Constance French Provincial Two Tier Tray Stand, Bird, Distressed White

A small two-tier tray stand in distressed white, with a little bird on top.

Constance is a tabletop two-tier stand in distressed white metal. Two shallow rectangular trays sit one above the other on a scrolled frame, which curves up to an arched top with a small cast bird perched on it. It stands on curled scroll feet, and the white is worn back to darker metal along the edges for an aged, vintage look.

It is about 36 cm tall, with trays around 22.5 by 13.5 cm, so it sits neatly on a bench, dresser or coffee table. Use it to serve a few treats, to keep small things together, or just as a pretty piece on its own. The cup, dried flowers and books in the photos are styling and are not included.

Why we love it

• ◆ Two rectangular trays, two small levels in a slim, tabletop footprint.
• ◆ Little perched bird, a small cast bird sits on the arched top.
• ◆ Scrolled frame and feet, curled scrolls under the arch and at the base.
• ◆ Distressed white finish, worn back along the edges for an aged, found look.

How to style it

A few ways to bring Constance into the room.

• Serve macarons, biscuits or small cakes across the two trays at tea time.
• Stand it on a dresser for jewellery, trinkets and a little dish of rings.
• Use it in the bathroom for soaps, cotton rounds and a small candle.
• Pair it with a small dish from trays and bowls, or add a stem from vases.

Care & Keeping

Wipe with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth and dry it straight after. Keep it indoors and out of standing water, as moisture can mark the finish over time. For food, set a doily, plate or liner on the tray rather than placing items straight onto the metal.

Because the Constance stand is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture and tone are natural and add to the character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.