Brontë Bronze Round Tray – Hand-Finished Serving Tray

Round trays have this way of making everything you put on them look more intentional. The Brontë understands this—its hand-finished bronze surface catches light differently throughout the day, turning a simple coffee pot into a still life, a collection of bottles into a display worth noticing. It's the kind of piece that makes you reconsider what belongs on surfaces, in a good way.

Picture a Saturday morning. You've arranged the French press, two cups, a small jug of milk on the Brontë, and suddenly breakfast feels like an occasion rather than a routine. Later, it migrates to the sitting room—gin, tonic, ice bucket, lemon—and the whole ritual of making drinks becomes something you want to linger over. By evening, it's on the dresser holding perfume bottles that finally look like they deserve their fancy packaging. The tray doesn't change; it just has this ability to make whatever you're doing feel more considered.

What's particularly satisfying is the weight. Not heavy enough to be cumbersome, but substantial enough that it feels like quality when you pick it up. The hand-finished surface means each tray carries its own subtle variations—some areas catch more light, others sit deeper. Over time, the bronze develops its own patina, darkening in some spots, staying brighter in others. You'll notice it happening gradually: a water ring that doesn't wipe away completely, a spot where your coffee cup always sits. These aren't flaws—they're the tray becoming yours, documenting the small rituals of your days.

Why The Brontë Works:
Round shape that makes everything look more considered, less cluttered
Hand-finished bronze that already looks like it has history
Substantial enough to feel quality, light enough to move around easily
Works equally well for serving and styling—kitchen to bedroom
Develops character over time rather than showing wear
Handles make carrying comfortable, not awkward
Ready to use immediately or give to someone who appreciates functional beauty

The Essential Details:
Dimensions: 35.5cm tray diameter, 45cm with handles × 2.4cm depth (14 × 17.7 × 0.9 inches)
Material: Aluminium with hand-finished bronze surface
Style: Warm, lived-in, gets better with age
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth when needed. The bronze will develop its own patina—embrace it rather than polishing it away

Pair It With:
Browse our Kitchen & Dining Tableware collection for pieces that share this same appreciation for materials that improve with use. The Brontë works with everything from rustic pottery to sleek glassware.

Where It Belongs:
Kitchen counter for coffee essentials, ottoman for evening drinks service, dresser for perfumes and jewellery, bathroom for soaps and lotions, entryway for keys and post, dining table as a centrepiece base. Anywhere you want function to look effortless, beauty to feel unforced.

The best pieces are the ones that work harder than they look like they're working. The Brontë is one of those—simple enough to fit anywhere, special enough to make wherever it lands feel more pulled together.