Martelo & Mo is a British manufacturer based in Hertfordshire, specialising in handcrafted wooden trays for homes, interior projects and hospitality. What began in 2013 as a woodworking venture has grown into a focused workshop producing well-crafted trays in oak, walnut and painted finishes. Today, our team designs and makes each tray in-house, with a strong focus on quality, proportion and practical design.
Made with Purpose
Designed for everyday use
A tray is a simple object, but it has a real job to do.
It can create a practical surface on an ottoman, bring order to a coffee table, carry drinks, serve breakfast, or support the day-to-day running of a hospitality space.
We design our trays to be useful first. The proportions need to feel right, the materials need to suit the way the tray will be used, and the finished piece should sit naturally within the room around it.
We are not interested in following short-lived trends. We prefer simple designs that work well and continue to feel relevant over time.
How we design and make
Every tray is made in our Hertford workshop, from preparing the individual components through to assembly, finishing and packing.
Keeping production in-house gives us control over the finished product and allows us to be consistent about the details that matter.
Our approach to design is practical. We think about how a tray will be carried, where it will sit, how it will be used and how it can be made efficiently without compromising the quality of the finished piece.
The result is a collection that is straightforward, functional and designed to last.
Materials
We work with oak, walnut and ash, selected for their natural character, durability and suitability for everyday use.
Our trays combine solid timber with hardwood-veneered board. Each timber brings its own grain, tone and variation, giving every tray a slightly different character.
We use water-based finishes and source through FSC- and PEFC-certified UK timber suppliers. Our trays are also packed using recyclable packaging.
A collection shaped by you
Our collection has developed over time through making, testing and listening to how customers use our trays.
Different sizes, finishes and details have been added because they solve a practical need, not simply to make the range larger.
Today, the collection includes a considered choice of standard sizes and finishes, with bespoke options available when something more specific is required.
The aim is to make choosing a tray straightforward, while still allowing flexibility when a space calls for something different.
Made to earn its place
A good tray should do more than look pretty.
It should be useful, work naturally in everyday life and feel at home in the space around it.
