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# Hexagonal Wood Trays
This Timber Serving Board Features a Two-Toned Design

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-tray
References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/182829246/big-hex-dusk-timber-serving-board?ref=favs_view_15&atr_uid=7617052) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByLittleLumberjack?ref=l2-shop-info-name)

The Big Hex 'Dusk' serving board from [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table) Little Lumberjack shop is a fresh translation of a classic wood tray design. The hexagonal accessory is handmade using a combination of black walnut and victorian ash, organic coconut oil and wood glue.

This kitchen accessory boasts a two-toned finish and is both an eye-catching and elegant piece for dinner parties, buffet table settings and casual gatherings.

Priced at just under $84, this piece is a perfect substitute for the [classic cheese board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board) and is a great way to display a freshly baked pizza or hand-rolled sushi bites. Display this hexagonal wood tray at your next party or use it as a [functional cutting board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore) when needed. The piece is handmade in Melbourne Australia and is shipped throughout the country.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Handmade Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace platform for artisans to sell their unique handmade kitchen accessories.
- **Two-toned Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of two-toned kitchen products that add visual interest and style to dining experiences.
- **Functional Cutting Boards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cutting boards that have multiple functionalities, such as serving trays or display pieces, to enhance kitchen efficiency.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Artisan Marketplace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that connects consumers with artisanal products for their homes.
- **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and aesthetically pleasing designs into kitchenware manufacturing to meet the increasing demand for stylish and eco-friendly products.
- **Home Entertaining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products that enhance the experience of hosting parties or gatherings at home, such as versatile serving boards or table settings.

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