{"product_id":"tray-four-seasons-trees-gold-on-black-mid-century-modern-metal-tray-vintage-1960s","title":"Tray: Four Seasons Trees, Gold on Black, Mid Century Modern Metal Tray, Vintage 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet meditation on the passing year — four gilded trees drift through winter, spring, summer, and fall against a deep black ground, rendered in the clean, pared-down lines of true mid-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 17.5\" Long x 12.5\" Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Vintage, 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Good Vintage condition — no dents, very minor scratches on the front with more visible on the back, a small spot of rust starting along the inside border with a bit more on the back, vintage patina throughout, no maker's marks. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tree sits inside its own soft oval medallion, moving left to right through the seasons: Winter's bare branches catch a scatter of falling snow, Spring bursts with tiny white blossoms scattered on the branches and ground below, Summer stands full with leaves on every branch, and Fall's leaves seem caught mid-gust, swirling off the tree in a breezy scene. The trees themselves are wonderfully minimalist — just a few clean strokes in a tight palette of gold, gray, white, and black that's pure MCM restraint. A repeating border of smaller matching ovals frames the whole scene, finished with a gleaming metallic gold rim. That \"chippy,\" well-loved patina — the light rust and soft scratching — is part of the charm here, the kind of honest wear collectors specifically seek out in a piece this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large size tray, a striking conversation piece for anyone drawn to mid-century design with a seasonal, storytelling touch — lovely serving appetizers at a fall gathering, or simply displayed as a piece of vintage wall or shelf art. It also makes a thoughtful gift for the MCM collector who appreciates a bit of narrative in their décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal and nature motifs were a favorite subject for mid-century metal serveware, where designers used bold, simplified forms and a restrained color palette to bring a sense of the outdoors into postwar homes. A four-panel design like this one — walking the eye through an entire year in a single glance — reflects that era's fondness for pattern, symmetry, and storytelling through everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our shop for more mid-century serving pieces to round out your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antigo Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299385737425,"sku":"U2346","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/IMG_8893_ee453e27-a942-46ce-8114-9b78a7ced994.jpg?v=1789242672","url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/products\/tray-four-seasons-trees-gold-on-black-mid-century-modern-metal-tray-vintage-1960s","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}