Greek-Key Twin Oval Tray

Twin oval basins framed by crisp Greek-key scrollwork. This decorative panel pairs smooth, recessed oval hollows with square meander corners — the classic Greek fret, coiled into a neat spiral at each end. The composition is mirror-symmetrical across a central channel, so the ovals read as gently dished pockets with softly rounded lips while the fretwork gives the border a sharp, architectural rhythm. It is a design that feels equally at home as a functional tray and as applied ornament. Route it into a hardwood blank and you have a valet or catch-all tray for keys and coins, a drawer insert, or a coaster set; carved shallower it becomes an onlay to glue onto furniture, a headboard or a cabinet door. It also prints happily as a desktop trinket dish. CNC / print notes • The oval pockets clear best with a ball-nose bit for smooth, even basins. • Switch to a fine bit for the tight meander spirals so the corners stay legible. • Multiple depth passes keep the walls clean in harder timbers. • If 3D printing, a low layer height preserves the rounded pocket floors; finish wood with sanding and a wipe of oil.