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La Mére Black Ash Tray, Large

La Mére Black Ash Tray, Large - Main image
$87.5 $175 In stock

Category: The Desktop

The La Mére tray transforms the practical need for organization into an artful study of form and purpose. Its signature curved edge creates a gentle arc, while the carbonized ash treatment reveals the quiet drama of wood grain beneath. More than a desk accessory, it's a solution for containing life's daily artifacts—from writing implements and documents to keys and correspondence—bringing intentional order to any workspace or living environment.

Available in two sizes, this larger format excels as a comprehensive solution for the modern desk's array of necessities—from laptops and tablets to notebooks, writing implements, and daily essentials—providing a defined territory that prevents the gathering tide of creative implements while preserving spatial clarity. Beyond the workspace, it adapts seamlessly across environments: anchoring an entry console's daily essentials, containing reading materials with studied intent, or elevating entertaining with a composed arrangement.

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Belgian designer Marie Michielssen creates work that draws from both architectural precision and organic forms, resulting in pieces that explore the harmonious relationship between contrasting elements.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Mia K. ★★★★★

The curved edge is the first thing you notice, and it makes the tray feel more like a sculpture than an organizer. The carbonized ash finish has a subtle, matte depth that catches light differently depending on the angle. Solid, heavy, and exactly the kind of piece that makes a desk feel intentional

Claire ★★★★★

The carbonized ash finish gives it this deep, matte look that makes it feel more like a sculpture than a tray, and the curved edge keeps things from sliding off. I’ve actually got it holding my keys and a few pens on my desk now, and it’s honestly the nicest part of the whole setup.

Benjamin ★★★★★

That curved edge catches the light in a way that makes my desk feel less cluttered and more intentional. The ash treatment gives it a matte depth that hides fingerprints completely, which matters when you're using it daily.