Pair of Vintage Brass Leaf Tray Sculptures by Oscar JW Hansen, c.1940’s

Designer: Oscar JW Hansen Manufacturer: VA Metalcrafters Country: United States Materials: Brass Period Style: Mid-Century Modern Date of Manufacturer: c.1940’s Condition: Original Vintage Condition Number of Items: 2 Dimensions: 1.50”H x 7.50”W x 2.75”D 1.50”H x 7”W x 2.50”D Description: Crafted in the 1940s by Oscar J.W. Hansen for VA Metalcrafters, this striking pair of vintage brass trays captures the elegance of nature in sculptural form. Designed as stylized seed pods and leaves, each piece reflects the organic modernist sensibilities of the Mid-Century era. The rich brass patina reveals decades of character while maintaining the crisp detail of Hansen’s original design. Whether used as catchalls or decorative objects, they bring a timeless, artistic presence to any surface. Fun Historical Fact: Oscar J.W. Hansen was also the sculptor behind the “Angel of the Waters” at the Hoover Dam, merging his artistic legacy across both monumental and miniature forms.