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An ode to the old country, rendered in the charming, slightly unexpected way that is pure Ben — our Vintage Italy No. 1 tray reads like a page torn from a well-loved travel album. Handcrafted in our New York studio in the French tradition of decoupage, the illustration is layered beneath bent glass, finished by hand, and individually signed by Ben. Both practical and beautiful, the signature decoupage is food safe and wipes clean, with a softly felted back. Hang it with a plate hanger, stand it on a gallery easel, or let it hold antipasti and evening aperitivi. A folded card explaining the time-honored process is included with each piece. Give it to the friend forever dreaming of the Amalfi coast, or keep it as a standing invitation to bring a little Italy home.
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Style No. DPI-35-87
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The French call it découpage, pronounced day-coo-pahzh. It flourished in the salons of 18th-century France, where paper, patience, and a steady hand turned everyday objects into works of art.
Ben honors the French technique, in reverse. The artwork goes on the underside of the glass, by hand, so you look through the glass to see it. Nothing sits on the surface. The image seems to float, lit from within, the way a pressed flower looks when you hold it up to a window.
Every design starts with something Ben discovered or created. A pattern he drew. A botanical plate or a scrap of antique paper carried home from a market in Europe, chosen because it meant something.
Decoupage is a science of perfection. Each piece is made slowly in our New York studios by a talented team of artists, patient and exacting, who will not settle for less than a perfect result. Each one is backed in felt, so it can rest safely on a cocktail table, and signed by the artist, Ben Busko.
Each tray is decoupaged by hand beneath the glass. A little care keeps the artwork beautiful.
Suitable for hanging with a plate hanger or standing on a gallery easel.
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