Sylvie French Provincial Wire Mesh Tray Set of 2, Ornate Handles, Whitewashed Grey

Two handled wire trays with a worn, garden-found look.

Sylvie is a set of two handled trays in distressed whitewashed grey metal. The sides and base are a fine diamond wire mesh, each tray carries a small floral relief panel on the long side, and the handles are scrolled and curved. The finish is a worn grey-white with darker tones showing through, so they look found rather than new.

The larger tray is about 41.5 by 26 cm and the smaller about 37.5 by 22 cm, and they nest together when not in use. Use them as caddies on a console or sideboard, to gather a few potted plants together, to carry tea things by the handles, or to hold towels and bottles in a bathroom. The plants and props in the photos are styling and are not included.

Why we love it

• ◆ A set of two, a larger and a smaller tray that nest together to store.
• ◆ Wire mesh with scrolled handles, the open weave and curved handles give a garden look.
• ◆ A floral relief panel, a small moulded flower sits on the side of each tray.
• ◆ Works all over the house, a caddy for the table, the bathroom, the potting bench or the entry.

How to style it

A few ways to bring Sylvie into the room.

• Set the larger tray on a console or sideboard to gather candles, a vase and a stack of books.
• Use it in the bathroom for rolled towels, bottles and soaps.
• Carry tea things or breakfast out to the garden table by the handles.
• Group with other pieces from trays and bowls and planters.

Care & Keeping

Wipe with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth and dry it straight after. Keep the trays indoors and out of standing water, as moisture can mark the finish and the mesh over time. For damp pots or anything wet, set a saucer or liner in the base.

Because the Sylvie trays are 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.