You'll find trays all over our home - and rarely used for their original serving purpose. We keep salt n' pepper shakers, sugar bowl, general kitchen goodness on a tray. We keep jewelry scattered in a few different trays. We have a tray for bathroom stuff. We have a tray for wine bottles. Alessi shows off a sleek, simple, steel selection for an array of functions. Our favorites:

Clockwise from top left:

• Round tray by Dresser Christopher, $175


• Tau by Lassus Kristiina, $205


• Iglù by Mirri Miriam, $119


• Recinto by Mendini Alessandro, $183