Tulip Petite Gold-Luster Stoneware Valet Tray by Susan Gordon Pottery

A small painted bouquet of tulips sits at the center of this narrow Petite valet tray. Handmade glazed stoneware and a 22K gold-luster edge provide a decorative home for jewelry or small personal belongings without the footprint of a larger catchall.

“I would give the tulip tray a place beside the mirror for the pieces taken off while dressing. A few familiar belongings leave the little painted bouquet visible between uses.”
-Mrs. Mayfair

Product Details

• Material: High-fire stoneware with glaze and 22K gold-luster decoration.
• Measurements & Options: Approximately 3 in. wide x 7 in. long.
• Design & Use: Hand-painted flowers with shaped edges and 22K gold-luster trim.
• Included: One tray; jewelry, display stands and other styling accessories are not included.

Care & Ownership

Gently hand wash with mild soap and a soft microfiber cloth, then rinse and dry carefully. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners and scrubbing the 22K gold-luster decoration. Gold-luster pieces are not dishwasher or microwave safe. Protect from sudden temperature changes and knocks, and store with a soft separator where decorated surfaces might touch.

Maker / Heritage

Susan Gordon began her pottery business in a basement studio in 2013, bringing a background in ceramic sculpture and abstract painting to practical household objects. Her experience with paint still informs the gestures and surfaces of the work. In 2019 she opened a storefront and studio in Homewood, Alabama, where making and showing the pieces could sit together. The pottery passes through making, smoothing, glazing, gold decoration, sanding and a final check, with more than five pairs of hands and eyes involved. The hydrangeas outside her first garage studio became a recurring source of imagery, connecting the flowers of everyday life to the work of her hands.