Petrified Wood Tray: A Surface That Changed the Space
A designer we collaborate with in Paris once said,
“When a room feels unbalanced, I don’t add more. I take away. Until I find the one object that holds the silence.”
She was talking about a petrified wood tray. Not a lacquered tray. Not a polished metal one, but a pure slab of ancient fossilized wood — heavy, imperfect, honest. When she placed it on the console, the entire room shifted. Not because it stood out, but because it settled everything else.
What Is a Petrified Wood Tray, Really?
At Kirschon, based near Lake Como, Italy, we curate rare and timeless design pieces — and our fossil wood trays are among the most meaningful.
Each tray is made from wood that fossilized naturally over millions of years. What you’re seeing is geological history, polished just enough to reveal the story within.
The minerals vary — quartz, agate, iron — resulting in a rich range of natural tones. Each petrified wood tray is unique. There is no second. These trays are luxury décor objects for those who value material truth. They’re not mass-produced. They’re unearthed — and then chosen, carefully.
How to Use a Petrified Wood Tray
These trays are foundations just as much as they are functional and here are a few ways our clients use them:
As Decorative Sculptures
Petrified wood trays stand out on their own. Their organic shapes and rich mineral texture make them perfect, natural sculptures.
As Serving Trays for Entertaining
To serve drinks, chocolates, or curated treats when hosting. Their weight and elegance transform casual moments into elevated rituals.
As Centerpieces or Under Hot Items
Placed at the center of a table or beneath a teapot or ceramic bowl, they ground the composition — practical, heat-resistant, and beautiful all at once.
Why Petrified Wood Is More Than a Material
At Kirschon, we believe petrified wood is a gesture of permanence. In a world of rapid turnover, this is a material shaped by millions of years, now living in your home as an object of calm. It connects to something greater — a sense of stillness, history, and raw beauty. And that’s what makes a petrified wood tray such a powerful choice.
Where to Buy Authentic Petrified Wood Trays
Kirschon sources each piece responsibly and curates with intention.
Every object in our petrified wood collection is hand-selected and available globally through our online store at kirschon.com
Whether you’re in Italy, Switzerland, France, or beyond, these trays are available to ship internationally — always wrapped with care, always one of a kind.
Written by Sandra Kirschon
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