Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Plattan Vanity Tray Review

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That I am enchanted by all things Westman Atelier is no secret, and as noted in my review of the Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Kuppen Makeup Brush Cup (reviewed HERE), I am incredibly impressed by the quality of the collaboration between Westman Atelier and Skultuna. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Plattan Vanity Tray is a coveted purchase that I am delighted to have made.

About Skultana,

Skultuna was founded by King Karl IX in the year 1607 and then as well as now, timeless design of the highest quality is the essence of the company. All Skultuna items are made for the ages, with the quality to be more beautiful for every day and generation that uses, wears and loves them.

The year was 1607, and King Karl IX could at last implement his long held plans for a Swedish brass industry. Refining copper into brass would reduce imports of brass and increase income from exports. The King had a man sent off on the Crown's business to find a suitable location for a brass foundry, the choice fell on Skultuna, where the Svartån brook provided sufficient water power. Today, over four centuries later, the company still resides in the very same place in Skultuna. The first master braziers were called here from the brass foundries in Germany and the Netherlands, they also brought the technique on how to make large brass objects like chandeliers. The oldest known chandelier is in the Church of Our Lady in Enköping and is dated 1619. The journey throughout history has been rough at times, once the whole factory floated away with the spring flood and it has burnt down completely on at least three occasions.

In the 15th and 16th century, the design work was part of the craftsmanship. At the end of 17th century, processes and work methods were standardized. This was the foundation of what we today call industrial design. Carl Hjalmar Norrström was a designer at the Skultuna Brass Foundry between the years 1895-1912. Norrström belonged to the most recognized designers at that time and was granted many awards for his creations. Carl Hjalmar won the Gold medal at the World Expo in Paris during the year 1900 for his magnificent baptizing font that can still be seen at the museum in Skultuna. Modernism came to Skultuna in the 1950s in the shape of the silversmith Pierre Forssell. He contributed with some fabulous products during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. His designs are very much characterized as Scandinavian: strict and contemporary in style. Another famous designer that designed products for Skultuna in the 1980s is Sigvard Bernadotte. He designed a series of products for the dining table.

Today, Skultuna collaborates with leading international designers and Skultuna products can be found in leading department stores all around the world and the company has won a number of international design awards. Skultuna today has five brand stores in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Skultuna. At the same time, production in the factory at the factory continues in an unbroken tradition, today mainly in the form of final processing such as polishing, grinding, assembly, engraving and packaging. Today, the factory is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sweden where you can visit the Skultuna Flagship store, Service Desk, Museum, Outlet store and the Bistro. 

The Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Plattan Vanity Tray, which measures approximately 1.6" x 9.8" x 9.8", is a study in modern classic luxury. Its clean minimalist design coupled with its extraordinary craftsmanship and materials makes this a masterpiece in design. Made from solid brass, which is polished to a mirror-like finish, this vanity tray exudes understated luxury and elegance. Gucci Westman's interest in sustainability prompted her to select an apple leather tray insert, rather than leather, and the quality exceeds all expectations. Not only does this fetching tray elevate the vanity, but it elicits great joy and admiration each time I see it! I am currently using it to store my most-used makeup brushes in my coveted Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Kuppen Makeup Brush Cups, but I may make modifications and add some of my most reached for makeup items to the tray.

According to Westman Atelier,

This elegant tray takes displaying your makeup to a new level. Crafted with Skultuna, the 400-year-old Swedish luxury brand known for its exquisite brasswork, Guld Plattan is designed to showcase all of your makeup essentials. This special collaboration brings exquisite craftsmanship—and a touch of gold—to your beauty ritual. Consciously crafted with an inlay of apple leather, which acts as a plant-based and high performance alternative to leather that maintains a buttery smooth texture. A sustainable and cruelty-free material, apple leather helps reduce our overall carbon footprint.

The golden, mirror-like finish of the brass is achieved from a unique spinning technique, perfected by Skultuna over centuries of production. Brass is a living material that will oxidize with time. To maintain integrity and shine, buff with Skultuna's gentle metal polish and a dry cloth as needed.

A sustainable alternative to leather, repurposed from the byproduct of apples. From the fruit’s rich pulp, an innovative and environmentally friendly piece of leather-like fabric is created that is luxurious and buttery in texture.

Dimensions measure approximately 1.6" x 9.8" x 9.8"

Below is the Westman Atelier Skultuna Guld Plattan Vanity Tray box, and it is of very high quality, and it serves as an elegant gift box for a very lucky recipient.

Overall Assessment: Was this a necessary splurge? No, of course not, but since it was on sale at the time of my purchase, I just couldn't help myself! This tray gives me such pleasure that it was definitely worth it for me!

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