Twelve South

Valet 4.25 Wireless Charging Tray, Brown

For a tidy desk or nightstand

A polished desk or nightstand gift for someone whose phone, keys and watch end up scattered: Twelve South's Valet is a leather catchall tray with fast Qi2 wireless charging built in. Skip it if their phone doesn't support wireless charging.

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Gift notes by Shnoop Editors · Updated November 4, 2026

Why it works as a gift

Many wireless chargers are plastic pucks that look like tech; the Valet is designed to look like a tray. Twelve South pairs genuine Nappa leather with a weighted zinc alloy base that gives it some heft on a desk or nightstand. The 4.25-inch model charges a phone wirelessly at up to 25W through Qi2.2 and has a second, 10W USB-C port for another device, such as a watch or an e-reader, according to Twelve South.

It measures 9.75 by 4.25 by 1.5 inches, a footprint that fits a desk beside a laptop, an entry table or a nightstand, and the cable is routed out of sight. The leather tray doubles as the place keys, cards and a watch land at the end of the day, which is what makes it feel like a considered object rather than another charger. The brown finish reads warm and traditional; Twelve South also makes this size in Black and in Taupe.

Twelve South says authorized purchases made on or after June 1, 2026 carry a two-year warranty. At this price it is a generous personal gift or a good team gift for a manager. For someone with an older phone that can't charge wirelessly, a plain leather valet tray or card sleeve is the safer choice.

Who it’s for

A manager with a cluttered desk, as a gift from the team
A parent who drops keys, wallet and phone on the same nightstand every night
Someone setting up a home office
A new homeowner furnishing an entryway

Skip it if

Their phone doesn't support wireless charging
They already have a charging stand or dock they like
They prefer a minimal desk with nothing on it

Giving it

Check which phone they use; Twelve South describes Valet as designed for iPhone and everyday essentials
Choose the color to match their furniture: Brown, Black or Taupe
Keep the receipt for a return or color exchange

The facts

Materials: Genuine Nappa leather tray on a weighted zinc alloy base
Wireless charging: Qi2.2, up to 25W
Second port: 10W USB-C for a second device
Size: 9.75 x 4.25 x 1.50 in
Colors: Brown, Black, Taupe (4.25 size)
Warranty: Two years for authorized purchases on or after June 1, 2026
In the box: 45W power supply and 1.5 m USB-C cable

Consider instead

Bellroy Card Sleeve — A smaller leather gift for someone who carries cards, not cash
Ember Mug 3, 10 oz — Another desk gift, for a coffee drinker

Shnoop hasn’t tested this product. These notes come from the maker’s and retailer’s published information, read against our gift criteria. How we pick. Sources: Twelve South: Valet 4.25 in., Brown, Twelve South: Valet (FAQ: materials, warranty), Amazon: Twelve South Valet 4.25 In, Brown/Brown (sold by Twelve South).

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