A wooden tray is one of those small design objects that can elevate an entire room. It is both practical and decorative, and when the materials meet with the right balance, something special happens. At Noyer we have created Tray JN23 – a handcrafted tray in walnut wood with a leather base. It combines the soft and the firm, the natural and the refined – and the result is a piece of Danish design that can both be used and admired.
A wooden tray with a sensory expression
When you first look at Tray JN23, you notice the contrast. The dark, lively walnut wood frame frames the matte leather base in a way that feels both calm and luxurious. The combination of the wood’s warmth and the leather’s tactile softness gives the tray a rare depth – a design that appeals to both the eye and the hand.
It is a furniture piece in miniature format – but with the same craftsmanship refinement as Noyer’s larger designs. Each tray is made in the workshop in Copenhagen, where the carpenters carefully select the wood and adjust the joints so that the transition between materials is precise and elegant.
Designed for the modern home
Tray JN23 is conceived as a flexible design object – a functional element that can also be part of the home’s aesthetic expression. It works perfectly on the coffee table as a base for your favourite objects, candles or coffee cups. In the kitchen it can be used for serving or as a calm contrast to white porcelain. And on your desk it becomes an organising element, where the leather base protects the surface and adds visual warmth.
Because the tray is so simple in its form, it lets the materials speak. The organic grains of the walnut wood harmonise beautifully with the natural structure of the leather, and together they create a sense of calm and authenticity. It is a design that is both timeless and contemporary – discreet, but with a clear character.
A wooden tray that ties the room together
A wooden tray like JN23 is more than just a tool – it is an aesthetic tool. It gathers things in the home and creates order without removing personality. In a minimalist interior it acts as a warm counterpoint to the clean lines, while in a more classic home it adds a touch of modern finesse to the whole.
The tray invites to be used – not hidden away. It can be moved from room to room, from living room to kitchen, from the morning coffee to the evening drinks. And wherever it stands, it brings a feeling of quality and intention.
The poetry of materials
At Noyer design is not just about form, but about feeling. In Tray JN23 it becomes clear how walnut wood and leather can meet in a quiet dialogue. The firm structure of the wood gives strength and definition, while the soft surface of the leather adds depth and sensuousness. The combination creates a natural elegance that only becomes more beautiful with time.
It is this balance that makes the tray so special – an object you want to use every day, but which also deserves its place as decoration.
A small piece of everyday luxury
In a world where things often move fast, Tray JN23 represents a moment of calm. It reminds us that the small things in the home can also be meaningful. A wooden tray may be a simple object, but in the hands of skilled craftsmen it becomes something far more – a piece of honest Danish craftsmanship where function and aesthetics are in complete balance.
