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Add an incredibly elusive piece of California mid-century modern history to your collection or bar cart! While The Couroc Company of Monterey, California, is world-renowned for its iconic jet-black lacquerware trays, this exceptional piece features a highly unusual, uniform olive/avocado green background.
This 1950s tray showcases Couroc\'s famous \"French Poodle\" design. The whimsical, stylized poodle is meticulously handcrafted using textured metallic gold glitter/crushed stone inlay, accented with an elegant wire-style bow. Founded by Guthrie Courvoisier and chief designer Moira Wallace, Couroc utilized a proprietary phenolic resin formula engineered to be impervious to alcohol and boiling water—but finding a surviving example outside of their signature stark black production line is an absolute rarity for collectors.
Features & Specifications:
Brand: Couroc of Monterey
Origin: Made in Monterey, California, USA
Era: Circa 1950s / Mid-Century Modern
Design Motif: French Poodle with textured gold glitter/crushed stone inlay
Material: Phenolic Resin
Color: Rare Olive Green / Avocado Green (A beautiful departure from standard black)
Condition Note: Great vintage condition! Structurally pristine with small chip on corner, hard to see. The tray shows some honest, light age-related surface wear/patina consistent with a 70-year-old piece, but the inlay is completely intact, bright, and retains its wonderful original mid-century texture. Please see all photos for a close-up look at the unique color and surface condition. This is pretty cool.
