Quick answer
Choose the DECORATION TRAY / Circle Wave if you need a wide, low recycled-PP surface for keys, jewelry, or other small items and want a relaxed, matte look. Choose the PRINTED GLASS TRAY / Pencil if you want a compact glass piece with visible bubbles and surface variation as part of its character and are displaying rather than food-serving.
Size changes where each tray actually fits
The Circle Wave is a wide, shallow circle at ø330 x H22mm, so it claims real estate on a console or dresser and gives you room to spread out several small items. The Pencil tray is a compact rectangle at W182 x D102 x H15mm, which suits a nightstand, desk corner, or narrow shelf where a round tray would overhang.
Neither tray is supplied with compartments or a non-slip base, so plan on using small dishes or a liner if you want to keep items from sliding.
Material decides the look and the limits
The Circle Wave is made of recycled PP, a plastic that keeps the tray light and gives it a softer, less reflective surface. The Pencil tray is glass, and the catalog notes that bubbles and slight distortion are part of the manufacturing process rather than defects; the print is applied in a way that leaves those bubbles visible instead of hiding them.
Both products carry the same food-contact limitation: they have not been tested for food hygiene, so do not place food directly on either surface. That makes this a decorative tray comparison, not a serving comparison.
The trade-off: calm uniformity versus visible character
The recycled-PP Circle Wave gives you a consistent, understated surface that will not compete with whatever you place on it. The glass Pencil tray does the opposite: the bubbles and unevenness are deliberately kept, so the tray itself becomes part of the display. If you want a quiet base for entryway tray ideas, the Circle Wave is the easier choice; if you want the tray to be the object people notice, the Pencil is the stronger pick.
The trade-off is that glass asks more of you. It is heavier, and the visible surface variation means no two pieces read exactly the same. The recycled PP is lighter and more forgiving in daily handling, but it will not give you the depth or transparency of glass.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Space versus compactness: Measure your surface first. The Circle Wave needs roughly 33cm of clear width; the Pencil tray needs about 18cm. If your entryway console is narrow, the Pencil tray leaves room for a lamp or bowl alongside it. A tray that overhangs the edge is a daily annoyance, so measure before deciding.
- Surface character: The Circle Wave's recycled PP gives a uniform, low-reflection surface that lets keys and jewelry stand out. The Pencil tray's glass keeps production bubbles and slight distortion visible, so the tray itself draws the eye.
- Food-contact limitation: Both trays lack food-hygiene testing, so keep them for small items and display. If you need a tray for serving, neither of these is the right product. Decide the tray's job before you buy; decorative use is the only supported use for both.
- Handling and care: Recycled PP is light and tolerant of everyday knocks. Glass is heavier and its visible bubbles are part of the piece, so treat surface variation as expected rather than a reason to return it.
Product facts at a glance
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DECORATION TRAY / Circle Wave: Size ø330 x H22mm, made of recycled PP. The wide diameter holds a spread of small items, while the low recycled-PP profile keeps the tray light on a console or dresser.
DECORATION TRAY / Circle Wave
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PRINTED GLASS TRAY / Pencil: Size W182 x D102 x H15mm, made of glass, with bubbles and surface unevenness left visible by design. The compact footprint fits narrow surfaces, and the visible bubbles mean the glass character is intentional rather than a flaw to exchange.
PRINTED GLASS TRAY / Pencil
Which tray fits your space?
Best for
- A wide entryway console or dresser that needs a low tray for keys, jewelry, and other small items
- Anyone who wants a calm, uniform surface that will not compete with the objects on it
- Households that prefer a lightweight tray that is easy to move and rearrange
Not for
- Narrow shelves or nightstands where a 33cm round tray would overhang
- Anyone who wants the tray itself to be the focal point with visible glass character
- Serving food directly, since neither tray has food-hygiene testing