Simons Maison
Genuine Wood Stand Serving Tray
4.3/5 (8)
CA$35.00CAD
In Stock
This round serving tray is crafted from genuine wood with a visible natural grain and a smooth finish. It features a shallow bowl on a short pedestal base, measuring 10 inches (25.5 cm) in diameter and 4.25 inches (11 cm) tall, and is suitable for serving or presenting food items like fruits or desserts. For care, wipe with a dry cloth only and avoid exposure to liquids.
- Material
- genuine wood
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Serving Trays
Color
Assorted
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A round genuine wood serving tray that combines elegance and versatility, ideal as a centrepiece.
Round shape, genuine wood construction, easy to clean with a dry cloth.
- Material
- genuine wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x10x4.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Serving Trays
Additional Attributes
- round
- genuine wood
- elegant
- versatile
- centrepiece
- dry cloth clean only
Product Insights
The Genuine Wood Stand Serving Tray by Simons Maison integrates a 4.25-inch pedestal that enables one-handed carry and resists tipping with a low center of gravity, while allowing air circulation to keep the wood dry and reducing condensation, and offering under-tray clearance for decorative accents. Its genuine unsealed wood with natural grain develops a patina with regular monthly oiling and use, but requires avoiding wet, oily, and hot foods; buyers report the wood may initially appear dry and cheap. The 10-inch surface works well for small snacks but can be limiting for larger gatherings, making the tray ideal as a decorative centerpiece or riser for dry foods, merging a serving board and cake stand into one stable, value-driven piece.
Verified claims
- Handling
- Built-in stand enables one-handed carry and resists tipping with low center of gravity.
- Air circulation
- 4.25-inch gap allows air flow, keeping wood dry and reducing condensation.
- Under-tray styling
- Under-tray clearance allows decorative accents; raised design serves as centerpiece.
- Centerpiece function
- The 4.25-inch stand makes the tray an elevated, stable centerpiece with under-tray styling and one-handed carry.
- Wood finish
- Genuine unsealed wood with natural grain; requires monthly oiling and avoids wet foods.
- Dual function
- Combines serving tray and pedestal stand in one for $35.
- Care routine
- Unsealed wood requires dry cloth cleaning and monthly oiling.
- Natural finish and patina
- Regular oiling and use develop a natural patina over time.
- Serving guidelines
- Avoid wet, oily, and hot foods to prevent staining.
- Arrival appearance
- Buyers report the wood may appear dry and cheap until oiled.
- Care & patina
- Unfinished wood: monthly oiling and dry cloth; patina over time.
- Size
- At 10 inches, the tray feels small for serving; the 4.25-inch stand makes it a decorative piece.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Cannot serve hot or moist items directly on the tray.
- Serving suggestions
- Ideal for dry foods or as a riser under another dish.
- Wood treatment
- Monthly oiling improves resistance but doesn't allow wet foods.
- Tip resistance
- Low, wide design resists tipping during serving and as a centerpiece.
- Carrying balance
- Clearance under tray enables stable one-handed carry.
- Value
- Integrated 4.25-in pedestal merges a serving board and cake stand, saving the cost of a separate riser.
- Stand benefits
- The integrated pedestal provides stability, one-handed carry, airflow, and under-tray decor.
- Serving surface
- Buyers report the 10-inch surface works for small snacks but can be limiting for larger gatherings.
Product record
- Title
- Genuine Wood Stand Serving Tray
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for an unfinished wood tray
- Sticking to a dry cloth—lint-free microfibre or soft cotton—avoids the grain-raising that even a damp wipe can provoke on unfinished wood, preserving the silky smooth touch that makes the tray pleasant to pass around.
- Any liquid that reaches the surface must be blotted immediately with a dry, absorbent cloth; the tray should then be stood on edge to air-dry evenly, as trapped moisture can swell the grain, causing permanent roughness or warping.
- Because the wood lacks any polyurethane or lacquer seal, it functions like a living material—absorbing and releasing humidity. Monthly treatment with food-grade mineral oil or a beeswax blend fills the microscopic pores, stabilizing the timber and creating a subtle water-resistant barrier without masking its natural texture.
- The tray’s dry-cleaning limitation means it’s best reserved for low-moisture foods—crackers, breadsticks, wrapped chocolates—or used as a decorative riser beneath a separate serving dish; placing oily cheeses or wet garnishes directly on the wood can stain it permanently.
- With regular oiling and use, the raw wood will gradually darken and gain a soft sheen, much like a well-loved wooden spoon or butcher block—a visual reward of ownership that mass-produced sealed trays cannot offer.
How this tray compares to similar options
- By combining the serving surface with a 4.25-inch tall built-in stand, the tray delivers the elevated presentation of a cake stand or pedestal server without the added cost of purchasing a separate riser, effectively merging two entertaining pieces into one 35-dollar object.
How the stand base changes use
- By raising the serving surface above the horizontal plane of the table, the stand draws the eye upward and delineates the tray as an intentional focal point, so it works as a permanent centerpiece on a coffee table or entry console even when not actively used for service.
- With a 10-inch diameter base that is nearly 2.5 times the 4.25-inch height, the tray's low center of gravity and wide footprint resist tipping even when the load is uneven, making it a safer choice than taller, narrower pedestal stands for serving delicate glassware or irregularly shaped cheeses.
- The space beneath the tray created by the stand allows a hand to slide flat underneath for a stable, one-handed waiter-style carry that is both practical for maneuvering through a crowded dinner party and more polished than balancing a flat board with two hands.
- The raised design allows air to circulate under the tray, which helps keep the wood surface dry and reduces the risk of condensation buildup from cheese or room-temperature appetizers—an advantage that aligns with the care instruction to keep the wood away from standing liquid.
- The 4.25-inch lift gives the tray enough clearance underneath to slide a folded napkin, a sprig of rosemary, or a small decorative accent, so it can function as a mini tablescape with architectural depth rather than a flat platter.
What 'genuine wood' means for this tray
- The care instruction to use only a dry cloth and avoid liquids indicates the tray's surface is not sealed with a heavy clear coat, so the wood retains its natural matte texture and warm, tactile feel rather than a cold, plastic-like gloss — it begs to be touched and will age gracefully with occasional buffing.
- Because the tray is described as 'genuine wood' rather than 'wood-grain' or 'wood veneer', it will exhibit the natural variations of real wood — small knots, flowing grain lines, and subtle color shifts — that give it an organic, artisanal quality machine-made composites can't replicate.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A round shallow wooden serving bowl mounted on a short conical pedestal; visible smooth turned-wood surface with natural grain and knots.
- Overall shapeShallow round bowl with a gently flared rim sitting on a short, slightly hourglass/conical pedestal base; the bowl and base are a single matching wood piece visually continuous around the join.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.84 · h 0.37 (high) - Material and finishLight-to-medium brown natural wood with a satin or low-sheen finish that preserves visible wood grain and small knots.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Wood grain detailDistinct growth-ring patterns and a few small knot markings visible on the bowl exterior and pedestal surface, running horizontally around the bowl and vertically on the pedestal.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.54 · w 0.68 · h 0.24 (high) - Interior finishInterior of the bowl appears smooth and finished in the same wood tone as the exterior; rim edge is thin and slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (medium) - Occlusion by contentsSeveral fruits sit inside the bowl and obscure part of the bowl interior and rim.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Styled tabletop scene showing the wooden bowl placed on a light fabric surface with fruit inside and a tall ceramic vase to the right; soft directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows.
- Tabletop surfaceLight-colored textured fabric table covering under the bowl and extending to the image bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 1.00 · h 0.26 (high) - Fruit propsSeveral fuzzy brown kiwis and at least one dark green avocado sit inside the bowl and are visible above the rim.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Vase propTall off-white or cream ceramic vase with a slightly flared rim and textured matte surface positioned to the right rear of the bowl; dried thin-branch stems extend upward out of frame.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.06 · w 0.29 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left produces gentle highlights on the left rim and top of the bowl and soft shadow cast to the right and slightly forward.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with the wooden bowl in the lower-middle of the frame, shallow depth of field that softly blurs background elements.
Colors
medium natural wood brown· bowl and pedestal#AB7C54- Overall shapeShallow round bowl with a gently flared rim sitting on a short, slightly hourglass/conical pedestal base; the bowl and base are a single matching wood piece visually continuous around the join.
- 02
Product
A single turned-wood pedestal serving stand with a shallow circular bowl top, visible wood grain, and a natural matte finish, shown holding a meringue dessert and fruit.
- Pedestal bowl shapeTurned-wood pedestal stand with a wide shallow circular bowl on a flared cylindrical base delivering a raised platform profile.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.59 · w 0.34 · h 0.29 (high) - Wood grain and finishVisible natural wood grain with a light tan, matte finish and subtle concentric turning marks on both bowl and pedestal.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.63 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Top rim detailShallow bowl top with a slightly rounded rim that supports a piled white dessert and fruit; rim is continuous and unadorned.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.53 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Occlusion by foodUpper surface and part of the bowl are covered by a white meringue-like dessert and assorted fruit, partially obscuring some bowl details.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Kitchen vignette showing the stand on a reflective counter against a dark wood back panel with warm directional lighting and several props including a lamp, ceramic sauceboat, fruits, a bottle, hooks on a metal rod, and a wooden spoon.
- Background panelingVertical dark wood paneling forms the backdrop across the full image behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.86 (high) - Stainless countertopReflective stainless or metal countertop surface beneath the stand, showing soft reflections of nearby objects.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Table lampSmall table lamp with a pleated light-colored shade and brass base placed to the left of the stand producing warm directional light.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.63 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Ceramic sauceboatCream or off-white ceramic sauceboat with a pour spout and handle positioned on the countertop left foreground.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Fruit and propsMultiple props including whole and halved figs, a cluster of dark grapes at lower right, a small wooden spoon, and a cylindrical bottle with a metal dispenser at right rear.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.80 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.22 (medium) - Metal rod and hooksHorizontal metal rod runs across the upper third of the image with two metal S-hooks hanging from it.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.27 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high) - Top shelf itemsUpper shelf contains white ceramic dishes and a glass block with a pale rectangular item, visible along the image top edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowingWarm, low-angle lighting from the left creates soft shadows to the right and subtle highlights on the metal counter and fruit.
Colors
light natural wood· stand exterior and pedestal#AB9C93- Pedestal bowl shapeTurned-wood pedestal stand with a wide shallow circular bowl on a flared cylindrical base delivering a raised platform profile.
- 03
Product
Round shallow wooden serving tray mounted on a short pedestal base, showing visible wood grain, join lines between wood segments, and a smooth finished surface.
- Overall shapeCircular shallow bowl with a gently sloped interior and a flat narrow rim, mounted on a short cylindrical pedestal base visible at the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Rim thicknessRaised rim approximately the same thickness all around, with a slightly rounded outer edge and a visible cross-grain end at one seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior surfaceSmooth, slightly lustrous interior surface with continuous carved grain patterns and subtle tool or sanding marks visible across the bowl floor.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Wood join linesVisible seams where separate wood segments were joined, notably a vertical seam near the top center and a radial seam on the rim.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Pedestal baseShort cylindrical pedestal base made of the same wood, centered under the bowl and partially visible from this angle.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Grain variation and knotsNatural wood grain variation with darker streaks and small knot markings visible on the inner wall and rim, giving a variegated appearance.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo showing the tray on a textured beige fabric surface with soft overhead lighting and slight shadowing; image is cropped to show most of the bowl and part of the pedestal.
- Background surfaceTextured beige fabric or mat under the tray, visible around the product and forming soft shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter top-down closeup framing that centers the bowl slightly above the image midpoint and crops out the lower edge of the pedestal.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from above with subtle shadow inside the bowl and a cast shadow falling left of the pedestal.
Colors
light honey brown· bowl interior#CC9A6Cmedium warm brown· rim and darker grain areas- Overall shapeCircular shallow bowl with a gently sloped interior and a flat narrow rim, mounted on a short cylindrical pedestal base visible at the bottom center.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
8 total4.3
8 reviews · out of 5
Trop petit
★★★★★Gaetan M.
Trop petit
Beautiful
★★★★★Palmira B.
Beautiful
Wanted to love it
★★★★★Monique G.
Really wanted to love this but the wood is so dried out and just makes it Look cheap. I oiled it so it looks better but still would not have purchased this if I saw it at the store. Maybe not every one of them is the same but the one I got isn’t great.
Parfait
★★★★★Paméla R.
Parfait
Très belle qualité
★★★★★Elaine R.
Un peu petit mais il convient!
As pictured
★★★★★Jessica H.
This is beautiful. Looks great on the island.
plateau
★★★★★anne b.
parfait bois doux
Superbe
★★★★★Lizotte C.
Superbe
Q&A
2 answered- Does this tray have a built-in stand or is it just a flat serving tray?
- Yes, this tray features a built-in stand or elevated base—the product name includes 'Stand' and its height of 4.25" suggests it is more than a flat serving tray.
- Is this tray suitable for serving hot items directly from the oven or stove?
- No, this tray is not suitable for serving hot items directly from the oven or stove. The care instructions state to wash with a dry cloth only and avoid liquid contact, suggesting it is not heat-resistant.