This started as a simple at-home problem. Drinks kept ending up on the end of the couch — and eventually on the couch itself. There wasn’t a good place for a mug or glass, so I built one.
These are Saddle Trays: solid wood platforms designed to sit securely over the arm of a couch and give drinks a stable place to land.
Saddle Tray — Bridge (Walnut)
The Designs
I’m currently prototyping two versions:
- Bridge — a longer top that spans the couch arm and offers more surface area
- Block (aka Perch) — a more compact, solid design that feels furniture-like
Saddle Tray — Block / Perch (Curly Maple)
Materials & Finish
All of the trays are finished the same way:
- Finish: Satin poly tung oil
- Woods: Walnut, Cherry, and Curly Maple
The variation you see comes entirely from the wood itself — natural color, grain, and figure — not from different finishes.
Saddle Tray — Bridge (Cherry)
Saddle Tray — Perch (Walnut). Shown here with a go-to mug — the Le Creuset Vancouver mug. Not sponsored, just a genuinely great mug.
What do you think?
If you like this idea, let me know. I can make these to fit different couch arm sizes.
And if it’s not your thing, that’s useful to hear too — honest feedback is always welcome.