Alta Andina Leather Catchall | Vegetable Tanned Leather Valet Tray | Nightstand & Dresser Organizer | Jewelry Tray for Women & Men (Beige – Natural)

product inoformation
Inner MaterialLeather ColorNatural
Special FeatureHandmade Target AudienceWomen, Men
Finish TypeCopper,Rustic BrandAlta Andina
Number of Compartments1 Product Dimensions6 x 5 x 1.5 inches
Number of pieces1 Finish typesCopper,Rustic
Batteries requiredNo MaterialLeather
StyleRustic OccasionEngagement, Mother's Day, Wedding, Birthday
ManufacturerAlta Andina Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
ShapeRound Number of Drawers1
Item Weight6.4 ounces ASINB07PVZYVZF

Product Description

alta andina leather valet tray catchall men women gift bedside nightstand table keys phone wallet
alta andina leather valet tray catchall full grain vegetable tanned

About Our Leather

Alta Andina About Our Leather: Vegetable Tanned, Full Grain, Naturally Dyed, Artisan Process

What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?

The famous milk advertising campaigns told us that Happy Cows Come From California , but the term leather tanning has nothing to do with sunbathing cattle. Leather tanning is the process of taking an animal hide and treating it to create leather. Vegetable tanned leather is leather that is tanned using natural tannins from trees. At Alta Andina, our leather is tanned using the naturally occuring tannins from quebracho and mimosa trees, both of which are native to the Andean region. The bark and pods from these trees are ground to create a powder of concentrated tannins. Our hides are placed in a wooden tumbler and mixed with the natural quebracho and mimosa tannins for several days, until they turn a beautiful beige color. What emerges is leather that has a nostalgic, earthy smell, a tough, durable feel, and will develop a beautiful patina, which are all hallmarks of vegetable tanned leather.

Our leather is naturally a beautiful beige color, free of dye, which we call our Natural color. To make our three other colors, we use aniline dyes that penetrate the hide, infusing the color into the leather so that it lasts a lifetime. Our Café (dark brown), Miel (honey) & Noche (black) colors all start with our Natural beige hides, and are placed back in the wooden tumbler to mix with the soluble dyes for several more days. This aniline dyeing process creates a rich color without masking the leather’s natural grain pattern. Once the color is dry, we finish the process by applying a mix of neatsfoot oil and beeswax. This natural blend creates a protective coating that is supple, yet strong. Our leather is never painted, so the color won’t peel or fade over time. In fact, the color of our leather will become richer and deeper as it ages. This natural softening and darkening of leather is called a patina , and develops over time from exposure to sunlight, oxygen, and the oils in your hands. Our natural tanning and finishing processes mean your product will look better as it ages.

About Alta Andina

About Alta Andina hand stitched beeswax burnished edges responsibly sourced ethically produced

Our Mission & Vision

Alta Andina responsibly sources and manufactures our products within our sustainable & ethical supply chain located entirely in the Andean region. We carefully consider each provider in our supply chain, and every material in our products. We are driven by our commitment to conserve the environment, traditions, and heritage of the Andean region. We aim to shift consumer demand and industry standards toward responsibly sourced and manufactured products.

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Top reviews

Nathan Moss
I love my Alta Andina leather valet tray. I use it for keys, change, my wallet, the things most important for me to remember during the day. It's the last thing I see before I leave the house and typically the first thing I see when I come come. I dig the quality, craftsmanship and high-end, sustainably sourced vegetable tanned leather. It has a bespoke kind of quality. It's the jam.But there's more. There's the why behind Alta Andina as a brand worth considering. Alta Andina crafts products using natural inputs and recycled materials within local Andean supply chain driven by a commitment to conserve the environment, traditions, and heritage of the Andean region. Basically, it's a vision to shift consumer demand and industry standards toward responsibly sourced and manufactured products. Personally, I believe that matters. And so I believe in the people behind the product I love and use every day. So that the good guys win...

Kelly Howell MD
Love this catch-all! We put it by our front door and it's perfect for keeping several sets of keys, wallets, and other stuff that are handy have the door. It seems very well made and the leather is off noticably great quality compared to other similar items we own - it even smells great!

Dr. Sarah Allen DVM
I love leather. My phone, keys and wallet are all encased in it, only makes sense to have a genuine leather tray! Ordered on a Saturday afternoon, arrived by Monday. Opened the package to a fresh leather fragrance. Right away I noticed the quality of the material, including the hardware. This tray was well designed and manufactured. I like the logo placement in the bottom of the tray, not overpowering and stamped into the sidewall like I see a lot of other leather accessories do. The leather tag is a great little signature move as well. Very happy with the overall product and look forward to using it for years to come!

Brittany Perez
This review is for the Alt Aandina Black Noche 6 x 5. It's a nice classy looking valet tray well crafted in finely stitched horse saddle type black leather with opaque brass buttons to keep the corners bound together. It's made in South America somewhere near the Andes mountains so the booklet says. All of the other leather valet trays listed on amazon look ugly because the corners stick out. This one is crafted in a way that it looks rounded. I've had it for two months now and it still looks brand new, even after putting watches, jewelry, keys, wallet and loose change in it day after day. It's expensive but well worth it; the old adage "you get what you paid for" certainly applies in this case.

Curtis Townsend
Feels a bit fake but not.Very stiff.

Jennifer Obrien
This is one of those things you didn’t know you needed until you got one. I bought this for a gift for someone and ended up just keeping it. It’s a perfect thing to put my end of day items in instead of those little piles that accumulate around the house. It’s understated, very well made and thoughtfully designed. It’s the perfect size to collect sunglasses, keys and phone

Helen Kline MD
Not like it's necessary, but this valet tray feels like it could last through a nuclear winter. I really am pleased with this product. I just got home from travel and put this out by our home's front door entrance. Without even prompting my family, when I got home I noticed that my wife and even kids were placing their keys and even iphones in the tray! Imagine that, my kids voluntarily taking time away from the screen. I am going to buy another for my bedroom and kitchen.

Catherine Miller
My wife gave this to me and it is great quality and not a cheap product with a higher price, worth every penny.Not a cheap product from a country that makes cheap products with no quality control.Leather is top quality and tanned respectfully. I liked their product so much I purchased a wallet.

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