Rustic Wood Decor | Charred Yakisugi Oval Tray by WoodyKitchenware

This rustic wood decor is designed to be noticed, doing double duty as a thoughtful burnt wood pallet decor or gift.

The Paulownia Wood Serving Tray is a fire-tempered oval tray built for those who set the table with craft credibility. Sourced from woodworkers who practice the Japanese Yakisugi technique — a centuries-old method of controlled charring that locks in the grain, deepens the color, and creates a surface no two pieces share. This is not mass production. This is craft.

Critical Features

• Material: Solid Paulownia Wood (Fire-Tempered / Yakisugi Finish)
• Dimensions: 25 × 15 × 3 cm (Small) / 35 × 18 × 3 cm (Large — Oval)
• Finish: Natural Carbonized Seal — BPA-Free, Food-Safe
• Weight: Small ~1 kg / Large ~1.5 kg
• Available in: Small & Large
• Certification: BPA-Free, food-safe natural finish

Why Choose This Tray

Most serving trays are flat, uniform, and forgettable. This one carries the mark of fire — a carbonized surface that deepens with every use and tells a story no factory finish can replicate. Paulownia is one of the lightest, most resilient natural woods in the world, making this tray easy to carry and durable enough for daily use. Whether you're setting a morning coffee spread, a dinner table, or a gift you want someone to remember, this tray makes people ask "where did you get that?"

Care & Usage Instructions

• Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after each use — avoid abrasive scrubbers.
• Do not place in dishwasher or microwave.
• Buff periodically with natural beeswax to preserve the carbonized finish and enhance the grain.
• Store flat in a dry environment to maintain structural integrity over time.

At WoodyKitchenware, we believe that the objects you choose for your home are not mere décor — they are rituals. Small, daily acts of intentionality that remind you to slow down and honor the craft behind what you hold. This tray is one of those objects.

Discover More: Explore our Wooden Plates & Trays collection or check out the related Japanese-Style Wooden Tray.