Description
Designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and produced in Brazil in the 1960s, this serving tray reflects the designer's commitment to sculptural clarity and material expression. Created during a period when Brazilian modernism was consolidating its international presence, the piece distills utility into a disciplined, architectonic form.
Rectilinear in proportion, the tray is defined by a recessed central field framed by subtly raised edges. Integrated carved handles emerge seamlessly from the sides, shaped through controlled curvature rather than applied ornament. The silhouette remains restrained, allowing proportion and surface to articulate the design. This quiet formal resolution is characteristic of Gillon's work, where structure and gesture are unified.
Executed in solid jacarandá (Brazilian rosewood), the tray foregrounds material integrity. The wood's dense structure and naturally varied grain create tonal movement across the surface, ranging from deep umber to near-ebony striations. The recent refinishing has been undertaken with restraint, preserving the depth and figure of the rosewood while maintaining the crispness of its carved edges.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good. The wood has been refinished.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.2 in.
Width: 8.3 in.
Depth: 18.1 in.
Category: Trays
Origin: Brazil
Materials: Jacaranda
Creator: Designer: Jean Gillon
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Rectilinear in proportion, the tray is defined by a recessed central field framed by subtly raised edges. Integrated carved handles emerge seamlessly from the sides, shaped through controlled curvature rather than applied ornament. The silhouette remains restrained, allowing proportion and surface to articulate the design. This quiet formal resolution is characteristic of Gillon's work, where structure and gesture are unified.
Executed in solid jacarandá (Brazilian rosewood), the tray foregrounds material integrity. The wood's dense structure and naturally varied grain create tonal movement across the surface, ranging from deep umber to near-ebony striations. The recent refinishing has been undertaken with restraint, preserving the depth and figure of the rosewood while maintaining the crispness of its carved edges.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good. The wood has been refinished.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.2 in.
Width: 8.3 in.
Depth: 18.1 in.
Category: Trays
Origin: Brazil
Materials: Jacaranda
Creator: Designer: Jean Gillon
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Good. The wood has been refinished.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Serving Tray in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
Estimate $630-$1,880
Starting Price
$500
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