Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A charming vintage monkey figurine valet tray featuring a sculptural standing monkey supporting a shallow rectangular brass-tone dish. This whimsical decorative object combines animalier sculpture with the practical elegance of a small tabletop catchall, making it a distinctive accessory for a curated interior.
The expressive monkey figure is beautifully modeled with textured fur, a detailed face, and elongated limbs, standing upright on a circular pedestal base. Its dark bronze-tone patinated finish contrasts with the warm golden surface of the rectangular tray, creating an appealing interplay of color, texture, and sculptural form.
The shallow rectangular dish features softly raised edges and engraved or incised decoration, including a textured central panel framed by stylized foliage. The intricate ornamentation adds visual interest to this unusual miniature monkey sculpture.
Both decorative and functional, this vintage animal-form valet tray can be displayed on a desk, entryway console, bedside table, or dressing table as a small jewelry dish, ring holder, trinket tray, or decorative catchall for keys and other small accessories.
The playful monkey motif recalls the tradition of European animalier decorative sculpture and the whimsical accessories associated with Hollywood Regency and eclectic interiors. Its compact scale and antique-inspired brass finish make it particularly suitable for a sophisticated study, collector's cabinet, library, or layered maximalist interior.
A distinctive example of vintage decorative metalwork, this sculptural monkey tray...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures