Tray, Stoyke, Mid Century BBQ Grill Design, Red Checkered Border, Lithographed Metal, 19" Round, Vintage, USA, AAW, 1950s

Marcelline Stoyke designed this mid-century BBQ Social Supper tray — the ultimate 1950s cookout scene in bold, vivid graphics.

• Maker: American Art Works (AAW)
• Materials: Lithographed metal
• Dimensions: 19" diameter
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage, 1950s–1960s
• Condition: Very good vintage — light wear on front, does not affect overall design, acceptable due to age. Back shows scratches and visible wear. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This tray depicts the ultimate 1950s backyard cookout — a charcoal grill surrounded by cookout tools including a chef's hat, tongs, an oil lamp, salt and pepper shakers, and more. Lithographed in metal with a bold, saturated color palette and a red checkered border, it's a striking example of mid-century advertising art. Part of American Art Works' Social Supper Trays series. One available.

Could be used for serving, but today most people either collect these trays or use them as decor in the kitchen, in or outdoor, or a BBQ patio — a wonderful piece for a mid-century collector, a grilling enthusiast, or anyone decorating a retro kitchen or outdoor entertaining space.

Marcelline Stoyke, born Marcelline Gougler in Louisiana in 1912, married Eugene Stoyke in 1940 and moved to Chicago, where she became a prolific mid-century artist and illustrator. She is best known for her Social Supper tray designs for American Art Works, but she also designed wares for Federal Glass, Hazel Atlas, H.J. Stotter, Pickard China, Kenro, Sears & Roebuck, and many others.

American Art Works traces back to 1895, when it was founded as the Tuscarora Advertising Company in Coshocton, Ohio, producing breweriana advertising trays and signs. In 1901 it merged with its local competitor, Standard Advertising Company, to form Meek and Beach, and in 1908 the company was renamed The American Art Works — becoming the best-known tray manufacturer in America thanks to its popular Coca-Cola trays. The postwar shift to television and radio advertising, along with rising competition from plastic and other modern materials, led the factory to close in 1963.

Pairs beautifully with our other Marcelline Stoyke and American Art Works Social Supper trays — browse our shop to build a matching set.