{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-solid-rosewood-leaf-serving-tray-brazil-c-1960","title":"Brazilian Modern Solid Rosewood Leaf Serving Tray, Brazil, c.1960 - Lot 965","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"423\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully sculpted \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"167\"\u003esolid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá)\u003c\/strong\u003e serving tray, handcrafted in Brazil circa 1960. Carved from a single block of richly figured rosewood, the tray takes the elegant form of a stylized leaf—a hallmark of the organic modernist language that defined Brazilian decorative arts during the 1960s.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eThe wood displays exceptional natural character, with flowing grain patterns, deep chocolate and reddish-brown tonal variation, and subtle satin luster that highlights the remarkable beauty of old-growth Brazilian rosewood. The gently hand-shaped rim and integrated handle emphasize the craftsmanship while preserving the warmth and authenticity of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eOriginally designed as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"829\"\u003epetisqueira\u003c\/strong\u003e—a tray traditionally used for serving hors d'oeuvres, nuts, olives, or small appetizers—it is equally compelling today as a sculptural centerpiece or decorative object. Its fluid silhouette and expressive grain make it a refined example of mid-century Brazilian craftsmanship, balancing functional design with timeless organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eRepresentative of the celebrated Brazilian design movement of the 1960s, this piece embodies the era's appreciation for noble native hardwoods, sculptural simplicity, and meticulous hand-finishing. With its unknown maker and enduring aesthetic, it remains an elegant collectible that seamlessly complements both modern and classic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1674\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Brazilian Rosewood (Jacarandá)\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2 W × 4.7 D in (36 × 12 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles 2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710313984287,"sku":"965","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_ee52b8b4-16a0-4edd-b3f9-85df3409dd60.png?v=1785212871","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/brazilian-modern-solid-rosewood-leaf-serving-tray-brazil-c-1960","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}