Trip Trap - Salver - Teak






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Trip Trap massief teak serving tray from Denmark, ca. 1960–1970, with an open lattice base and integrated handles, measuring 47.8 cm by 31.8 cm by 6 cm and weighing 1328 g, in good vintage condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
Trip Trap – Solid Teak Tray / Serving Tray – Danish Design – 1960s/70s
Beautifully crafted solid teak serving tray from Danish manufacturer Trip Trap, a design that brings together the best of Scandinavian craftsmanship and functional mid-century design.
This elegant serving tray stands out for its architectural form with a refined open-work lattice bottom, warm teak grain, and finely crafted finger-joint corner joins—details that are characteristic of high-quality Danish cabinetmaking from the era.
Trip Trap was known for objects in which functionality and aesthetics intertwine perfectly, and this is clearly visible in this design. The tray has an almost graphic look and functions not only as a practical serving object but also as a decorative design piece within a Scandinavian, Japandi, or mid-century interior.
The perforated lattice construction gives the design airiness and rhythm, while the warm solid teak provides a rich, timeless appearance. A design that looks both sober and sculptural — typical of Danish modernism.
Suitable as:
* serving tray for coffee, tea or breakfast
* cocktail or bar tray
* decorative object on a coffee table or sideboard
* collector’s item for lovers of Scandinavian Design
Details
* Manufacturer: Trip Trap
* Origin: Denmark
* Period: approx. 1960–1970
* Material: solid teak
* Construction with open lattice bottom and integrated handles
Dimensions
Length: 47.8 cm
Width: 31.8 cm
Height: 6 cm
Weight: 1328 grams
In beautiful vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of use. Presents very nicely.
An elegant and increasingly sought-after piece of Danish design heritage, appealing to fans of Trip Trap, Danish Modern, teak design and mid-century interiors.
Shipped with smart packaging and careful insured shipping with tracking.
Search terms: Danish Modern, Trip Trap, teak tray, Scandinavian serving tray, mid-century Danish design.
Seller's Story
Trip Trap – Solid Teak Tray / Serving Tray – Danish Design – 1960s/70s
Beautifully crafted solid teak serving tray from Danish manufacturer Trip Trap, a design that brings together the best of Scandinavian craftsmanship and functional mid-century design.
This elegant serving tray stands out for its architectural form with a refined open-work lattice bottom, warm teak grain, and finely crafted finger-joint corner joins—details that are characteristic of high-quality Danish cabinetmaking from the era.
Trip Trap was known for objects in which functionality and aesthetics intertwine perfectly, and this is clearly visible in this design. The tray has an almost graphic look and functions not only as a practical serving object but also as a decorative design piece within a Scandinavian, Japandi, or mid-century interior.
The perforated lattice construction gives the design airiness and rhythm, while the warm solid teak provides a rich, timeless appearance. A design that looks both sober and sculptural — typical of Danish modernism.
Suitable as:
* serving tray for coffee, tea or breakfast
* cocktail or bar tray
* decorative object on a coffee table or sideboard
* collector’s item for lovers of Scandinavian Design
Details
* Manufacturer: Trip Trap
* Origin: Denmark
* Period: approx. 1960–1970
* Material: solid teak
* Construction with open lattice bottom and integrated handles
Dimensions
Length: 47.8 cm
Width: 31.8 cm
Height: 6 cm
Weight: 1328 grams
In beautiful vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of use. Presents very nicely.
An elegant and increasingly sought-after piece of Danish design heritage, appealing to fans of Trip Trap, Danish Modern, teak design and mid-century interiors.
Shipped with smart packaging and careful insured shipping with tracking.
Search terms: Danish Modern, Trip Trap, teak tray, Scandinavian serving tray, mid-century Danish design.
