Sunglasses Tray Shades – Oak · 24 cm | Spring Copenhagen

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SPRING COPENHAGEN · Thor Høy

The tray that wears sunglasses — and knows exactly how that looks.

Shades by Spring Copenhagen is a small tray in FSC oak shaped like a pair of sunglasses, designed by Thor Høy. The quirky design combines storage with attitude: glasses, keys, a ring or whatever tends to end up somewhere — Shades gives small things a proper home. And any desk or sideboard a knowing wink.

FSC Oak · Handcrafted · 23.5 × 7.7 × 2.1 cm · Designer Thor Høy · Danish Design

Shades solves a familiar problem with design integrity. Everyone who wears glasses puts them down somewhere. Everyone with keys loses them. Shades makes that somewhere deliberate — a fixed, beautiful spot. The sunglasses silhouette in warm FSC oak sits on a desk, a bedside table, or in the hallway — compact, precisely made, with a smile in the design. Each piece is handcrafted and hand-assembled, meaning minor variations between pieces make every Shades uniquely its own.

Shades is one of those rare gifts that makes instant sense — practical, considered, with exactly the right amount of wit. A great housewarming gift for someone settling into a new home, a birthday present for someone who has everything, or a thank-you that earns its place in daily life. The FSC certification makes it a thoughtful choice too: oak from responsibly managed forests, finished with beeswax oil for a warm, long-lasting surface.

MaterialFSC-certified oak
SurfaceBeeswax oil
DesignerThor Høy
Dimensions23.5 × 7.7 × 2.1 cm
OriginDenmark
ProductionHandcrafted & hand-assembled
BrandSpring Copenhagen

Is Shades a glasses tray specifically, or can it hold other things?

Both. Shades works for glasses, keys, rings, coins — anything small that tends to end up somewhere unintended. The sunglasses silhouette makes it distinctive; the function is universal.

What wood is Shades made from?

FSC-certified oak with a beeswax oil finish. The FSC certification guarantees the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. The beeswax oil gives the oak its warm finish and protects the surface.

What are the exact dimensions?

23.5 cm wide, 7.7 cm deep, 2.1 cm high — flat and compact, roughly the footprint of a glasses case. It sits neatly anywhere without taking over.

Is Shades really handcrafted?

Yes — each piece is handcrafted and hand-assembled. Minor variations between pieces are a feature of handmade production, not a flaw. Each Shades is genuinely unique.

How do I care for Shades?

Clean with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaning agents and abrasive tools — these can permanently damage the surface. Direct sunlight can cause fading over time; occasionally applying beeswax maintains the finish. Do not wipe with a wet cloth.

Can I place Shades on sensitive surfaces?

With care. The product is treated with beeswax oil; excess oil can transfer to untreated, oil-treated or soap-treated wood, and to porous surfaces like marble, natural stone or linoleum. Use felt pads on such surfaces.

Who designed Shades?

Thor Høy, Danish designer. He works across steel, glass, porcelain, gold and wood. Wood is the material he returns to. In his designs, he combines tested functionality with what he describes as poetry — Shades is a good example.

Is Shades a good housewarming gift?

Yes — it is practical, immediately useful, and quietly impressive. Shades lands right for people who appreciate order and design in equal measure.

What occasions suit Shades as a gift?

Housewarming, birthday, Christmas, thank-you — or no occasion at all. It is the gift you did not expect and immediately find a use for.

Does Shades come in other materials?

We currently carry Shades in FSC oak. Spring Copenhagen also offers the design in FSC thermo ash — please enquire about availability.

Shades — FSC oak tray, handcrafted, designed by Thor Høy for Spring Copenhagen.

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