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Welcome to Whispering Relics! As we prepare for retirement and a move to a smaller home, we’re passing along years of carefully collected treasures to new homes where they’ll be enjoyed again. We happily combine shipping whenever possible and always appreciate reasonable offers. Thank you for stopping vintage Bonatto wood marquetry serving tray, made in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
This is one of those pieces that becomes more impressive the closer you look. Different natural wood tones and grains have been carefully fitted together to create a detailed Brazilian landscape featuring a striking Araucaria-style pine tree, distant mountains, countryside, foliage, and a small house.
• Original Bonatto manufacturer’s paper label remains on the underside
• Label identifies Bonatto as a Brazilian wood-artifact manufacturer and states the company was founded in 1946
• Made in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
• Genuine decorative wood marquetry / inlay
• Large central Brazilian landscape scene
• Distinctive Araucaria pine motif
• Decorative multi-line wood inlay border
• Built-in handles at both ends
• Approx. 16” x 9”
• Wonderful for serving, display, wall décor, barware décor, or a vintage Brazilian collection
Condition
Good vintage condition with expected signs of age and previous use.
The front displays beautifully, with some light surface scratches, marks and finish wear visible upon close inspection.
The underside shows considerably more scratching and surface wear, consistent with use as a tray.
Original Bonatto paper label is present with age-related wear.
There is also a previous owner’s address label affixed to the underside.
Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the close-ups and underside photos, as they are an important part of the condition description.
Style Keywords
Brazilian Modern • Mid-Century • MCM • Marquetry • Inlaid Wood • Folk Art • Tropical • Rustic • Artisan • South American Decor
Disclaimer
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