Mid Century Couroc Serving Tray - Owl and Stars

The Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey "Owl and Stars" serving tray is a highly collectible piece of vintage Americana. Manufactured in Monterey, California during the 1960s, these iconic trays are prized for their playful kitsch aesthetic and remarkable material engineering.

Key Characteristics

The Material: Crafted from a specialized phenolic resin (often referred to as a heavy, durable satin-black composite). According to original marketing, Couroc trays are famously impervious to alcohol, boiling water, and cigarette burns.

The Inlay: Every tray features a uniquely hand-inlaid owl design crafted from pieces of wood and metals (like brass or gold leaf detailing). The owl is typically shown perched on a branch and is surrounded by crystal, mineral, or metallic "sparkling stars". Because each component was hand-fused into the resin, no two trays are exactly alike.

Vital Stats

Maker Couroc of Monterey
Era 1960s
Materials Phenolic Resin with Wood and Metal Inlay

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