Mid Century Kyes Moire Serving Tray

The olive green Mid-Century Modern Kyes Moire Serving Tray is a highly collectible vintage piece prized for its rich Hollywood Regency flair, distinct textured ripples, and ornate handles. Handcrafted by Kyes in Pasadena, California, during the 1950s and 1960s, these trays feature a unique enameled glaze over hammered metal, giving the surface a shimmering, silk-like moiré pattern.

Key Features of Vintage Kyes Trays

Moire Glaze Technique: A specialized enameling process over hammered metal that mimics the wavy, watered appearance of moiré silk fabric.

Ornate Metalwork: Most variations include ornate brass or gold-tone handles featuring Greek key, Mayan/Aztec, or classic Hollywood Regency scroll accents.

Shapes and Sizes: They range from large 15-to-16-inch round configurations ideal for cocktail bars down to smaller, rectangular vanity trays.

Authenticity Marker: Look for the signature original foil or paper label on the underside reading: “Moire Glaze Kyes, Handmade in Pasadena California”

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