Postmodern Hand-Painted "Kakadu" Wooden Tray by Reut Shahar

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A striking, original hand-painted wooden serving tray by acclaimed Israeli artist Reut Shahar for Kakadu Design Studio. Hand-signed "Reut S." … Read more A striking, original hand-painted wooden serving tray by acclaimed Israeli artist Reut Shahar for Kakadu Design Studio. Hand-signed "Reut S." on the front and featuring the official Kakadu studio stamp on the reverse, this piece is a fantastic example of 1990s Postmodern functional art.
The tray features a beautifully moody, tropical motif with a stylized gold palm tree, a crescent moon, and a geometric red bird set against a dark, textured background. The raised, scalloped gallery rim features integrated carved handles and is finished in a deep, marine blue-green wash that beautifully exposes the natural wood grain.
Styling Notes
Far from kitschy, the geometric color-blocking and raw, painted texture give this piece an elevated, slightly Brutalist edge. It is the perfect functional anchor for a moody coffee table, a maximalist bar cart, or as a vibrant, textural catchall in a Wabi-Sabi inspired space. See less