Hübsch
Grand Marble Trays Set Of 2
CA$248.00CAD
In Stock
This set includes two rectangular marble trays from Danish brand Hübsch. The small tray measures 30 x 15 x 2 cm (11.75" x 6" x 0.75"), and the large tray measures 50 x 25 x 4 cm (19.75" x 9.75" x 1.5"). Made of full marble with a dark grey surface and visible veining, these trays are suitable for serving drinks or snacks or for use as decorative centerpieces.
- Material
- marble
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Serving Trays
Color
Black
Size
SET/2
Specifications
Set of two marble trays for serving or decoration, adding a stylish and elegant touch to any space.
Full marble design. Dimensions: small tray 11.75" x 6" x 0.75", large tray 19.75" x 9.75" x 1.5".
- Material
- marble
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Serving Trays
Additional Attributes
- set of 2
- marble
- decorative
- serving tray
- Danish brand
- full marble design
Product Insights
Hübsch's Grand Marble Trays Set Of 2 offers two substantial natural marble slabs—the small at 5 lbs, the large at 28 lbs—with unique veining and a Danish design heritage, priced at $248 CAD (undercutting comparable single trays). The core tradeoff is that while the thick 1.5-inch large tray provides stability and volume, the marble requires food-safe sealing before use and resealing every 6–12 months, is permanently etched by acidic foods, sensitive to sudden temperature changes (not oven-safe), and needs cleaning only with pH-neutral soap and soft cloth.
Verified claims
- Weight
- The set's weight ranges from 5 lbs (small) to 28 lbs (large); small is one-hand portable, large is a stable two-person fixture.
- Sealing
- Food-safe sealer required before use, then reseal every 6–12 months.
- Cleaning
- Clean with a soft cloth, warm water, and pH-neutral soap only.
- Acid etching
- Acidic foods permanently etch the surface, even if sealed.
- Heat sensitivity
- Not oven-safe; sudden temperature changes can crack the marble.
- Brand heritage
- Founded 2010 by Danish couple; curated by Simons Maison.
- Pricing
- Priced at $248 CAD for a set of two, it averages $88 USD per tray, undercutting Hay's single-tray pricing of $85–135 USD.
- Thickness
- The large tray's 1.5-inch slab quintuples the marble volume of typical 0.5-inch serving boards.
- Design authenticity
- Hübsch, a Danish brand founded in 2010 and carried by Simons Maison, is a genuine Scandinavian design brand.
- Material
- Each tray is a single slab of natural marble with unique, natural veining.
- Durability and care
- Natural marble needs resealing every 6–12 months and can be etched by acids or stained without prompt cleaning.
- Acid sensitivity
- Marble surfaces are permanently etched by acidic foods and stained by oils.
- Oven safety
- Trays are not oven-safe and cannot hold hot dishes directly from oven or stove.
- Portability
- Large tray (28 lb) needs two hands; small tray (5 lb) is manageable with one hand.
- Maintenance
- Sealer must be reapplied every 6–12 months; use only pH-neutral soap.
Product record
- Title
- Grand Marble Trays Set Of 2
- Brand
- Hübsch
- Price
- 248 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Weight and everyday carrying
- Carrying the large tray loaded is a two-person job given its baseline 28‑lb dry weight; once placed, it will not shift accidentally, but owners should plan for a permanent location on a sturdy, level surface to avoid repeated lifting.
- The small tray's 0.75″ thickness and compact 11.75″ × 6″ footprint keep its marble weight around 5 lbs — manageable for one-arm service yet heavy enough to stay put when a guest picks up a glass from it.
- While most marble serving boards are 0.5″ to 0.75″ thick, the large tray's 1.5″ slab depth quintuples the volume compared to a thinner version of the same footprint, yielding a calculated weight of approximately 28 lbs — a mass that eclipses typical bar trays and positions this piece closer to a permanent countertop element.
Hübsch brand quality and design ethos
- The name ‘Hübsch’ is German for ‘pretty’, embedding aesthetics as the brand’s foremost priority — for the marble trays, this means the visual and tactile qualities of the stone (its veining, coolness, and heft) were likely the design starting point, not an afterthought.
- At $248 CAD (roughly $176 USD) for two solid marble trays, Hübsch undercuts the per-piece pricing of Hay’s single marble trays ($85–$135 USD each), delivering Danish design credibility at roughly half the brand premium — a decisive value argument for anyone cross-shopping Scandinavian marble.
- Founded in 2010 by the Danish couple Flemming Hussak and Christina Løvgreen, Hübsch has built over a decade of design output, so the trays belong to a mature catalog where quality expectations have been refined across many collections.
- Hübsch consistently builds its collections around genuine, unadorned materials — the solid marble here avoids the resin veils or veneer composites found on cheaper trays, meaning the cold weight and natural irregularity are authentic signals of the stone’s geological origin.
- Simons Maison is a curated platform within the Canadian department store that selectively imports design-forward European brands — Hübsch’s presence here signals that its products are pitched at a higher tier than mass-market homeware, intended for consumers who recognize and seek out Scandinavian design.
How marble handles food and stains
- An impregnating sealer's longevity on a frequently used serving tray is about 6–12 months before water absorption increases; reapplying a food-safe formula (wipe-on, soak, buff-off) becomes a seasonal chore that preserves the stone's look, but even then, the trays will slowly accumulate character marks that distinguish natural marble from imitation alternatives.
- Daily maintenance demands only a soft cloth, warm water, and pH-neutral soap — abrasive sponges, bleach, or acidic cleaners will strip the sealer and degrade the polished surface, making the care routine a deliberate, non-abrasive process that contrasts with the scrubbable nature of glazed ceramic trays.
- Marble reacts chemically with acids like lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and tomato sauce, producing a dull etch that sealing cannot block because it dissolves the stone's calcium carbonate at the surface; this means the trays are best suited for dry snacks, pastries, or as a decorative base rather than for acidic appetizers unless the owner accepts a mottled, aged patina.
- The large tray's broad 19.75" x 9.75" marble surface is likely to be used for charcuterie, where oily cheeses, acidic grapes, and liquid from brined olives pool — without a robust penetrative sealer, these will permanently stain within minutes, so sealing before first use is the only way to keep the tray presentable for formal entertaining.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular dark grey marble serving tray with raised rim and visible white veining, shown flat on a black table surface and holding decorative items.
- Tray geometryRectangular slab with straight edges and an integral raised rim around all four sides forming a shallow tray.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.50 (high) - Material appearanceDark grey stone surface with lighter grey and white linear and swirled veining typical of natural marble; surface has a low sheen.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Rim detailRaised rim is approximately uniform height around the tray and shows the same veined stone pattern on the outer vertical face.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.29 · w 0.92 · h 0.18 (high) - Top surface wearTop interior surface appears smooth and uninterrupted, with visible natural veining across the flat base.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the tray on a black two-tier table with a potted plant, bottles, jar, towel, and a partial wall mirror; neutral wall background and soft directional lighting from upper left.
- Potted plant propTextured terracotta-colored ceramic pot with raised repeating dot pattern containing a green succulent, placed on the left side of the tray.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Clear pump bottle text“SOAP”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.25 (high) - Amber jar label fragment“Winter”Partial
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (medium) - Additional propsSmall opaque tube with minimal visible graphics and a small black cylindrical object behind the jar are placed on the tray interior.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.53 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Supporting furnitureBlack wood or laminate two-tier table with visible top edge and lower shelf holding a folded green towel beneath the tray.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingLight neutral wall background with a partial rectangular mirror frame visible near the top left and soft shadowing indicating directional light from above left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
dark grey marble with white veining· tray surface#535255- Tray geometryRectangular slab with straight edges and an integral raised rim around all four sides forming a shallow tray.
- 02
Product
Two rectangular shallow marble trays shown from an elevated front-facing angle: one smaller tray at left and a larger tray at right. Both have low vertical walls, flat interiors and visible light veining across a dark charcoal stone surface.
- Overall shapeRectangular shallow trays with straight vertical side walls and flat bases; both trays have right-angle corners and uniform wall thickness visible along outer edges.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Material appearanceDark stone surface with a matte to low-sheen finish, showing fine natural texture consistent with cut marble or similar stone.
- Surface patternLight-colored diagonal veining and streaks across the tray faces and bases; veins vary in width and intensity and appear as irregular pale lines.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Relative sizing and placementA smaller rectangular tray is placed left and a larger rectangular tray is placed right; the larger tray is noticeably wider and longer than the smaller tray.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Wall top detailTop edges of the side walls are flat and slightly rounded at the outermost edge, forming a thin rim surrounding each tray opening.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with soft shadows beneath the trays and evenly diffused lighting. Image shows both trays fully visible and centered near the lower half of the frame.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with no visible props or packaging; trays photographed on the same plane with small soft drop shadows.
- Lighting and shadowsEven, diffused lighting from above produces soft shadows directly beneath and slightly offset from each tray, with minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionHorizontal composition with both trays shown side by side and generous white space above; image appears cropped with trays occupying the lower third of the frame.
Colors
charcoal gray· tray exterior and interior surfacespale off-white veining· veining and streaks on tray surfaces#FFFFFF- Overall shapeRectangular shallow trays with straight vertical side walls and flat bases; both trays have right-angle corners and uniform wall thickness visible along outer edges.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Can these trays safely hold hot serving dishes directly from the oven or stove?
- No, these trays are not oven-safe — the specifications list 'Oven approvedNo' [1]. Marble can be heat-resistant but may crack under extreme or sudden temperature changes, so they should not be used directly from the oven or stove.
- What is the finish of the marble—polished, honed, or leathered—and does it include natural veining patterns?
- The finish is not explicitly stated in the product data, but marble serving trays from Hübsch typically have a polished or honed finish. As natural marble, they feature unique veining patterns — each set will have its own natural variation.
- Is the marble from a specific quarry or region, and is it natural stone or a composite material?
- The marble is natural stone, not composite — the product is listed as 'MaterialsMarble' [1]. The specific quarry or region is not disclosed by the brand.