Small Pet Tray

The Small Pet Tray is the sort of accent that makes a surface feel finished. The material is left largely unadorned, so the form does the work. Nothing is over-designed; the material is allowed to carry the piece. Contours are worked by hand, so the profile shifts slightly as you move around it.

Use it in a kitchen and a mudroom. It is equally happy holding something small and useful or standing on its own as a sculptural note. It reads well against both pale and dark surfaces, so it moves around the house easily. The finish is chosen to be repairable, so ordinary marks can be worked out rather than lived with. Stock moves in small runs, so colours and finishes are not always repeated season to season.

It is finished carefully enough to handle daily use without losing the character of the raw material. Wash by hand or on a gentle dishwasher cycle, and avoid abrasive scourers that would dull the surface. Supervise pets when the product is first introduced, and check regularly for chips or cracks; replace the piece if the surface is damaged. Levena stocks it because it does the job quietly and keeps doing it. It arrives ready to use, with any fixings and instructions included in the box.

• Season: Evergreen
• Curated and quality-checked by Levena