Friendship Penmanship Decoupage Glass Tray

There was a time when the word friendship wasn’t tapped out on a screen but written slowly by hand, each letter pulled with care from the quiet rhythm of pen to paper. This tray pays homage to that gentler era, when penmanship was an art and calligraphy was a language of its own, full of flourishes, pauses, and intention.

Rendered in classic vintage type, the word feels steady and reassuring, like a line lifted from an old letter tucked inside a book. Its simplicity is its power. No embellishment needed, no ornament required. Just a single word that has carried centuries of loyalty, laughter, and late-night confidences between the people who matter most.

Handcrafted in our New York atelier using the French découpage tradition, each bent-glass tray is individually signed by Ben, then backed with felt for soft placement anywhere in the home. The cream background gives the typography a quiet glow, as if the ink is still drying beneath the glass.

Use it to gather keys, rings, or notes, or display it on a gallery easel as a gentle reminder of the relationships that shape us. A small, meaningful object that honors both the beauty of calligraphy and the even greater beauty of the friendships we keep.

Style#: DPI-432