Salver of arty design (4)
I believe the answer is:
tray
'salver' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'arty design' is the wordplay.
'design' is an anagram indicator.
'arty' with letters rearranged gives 'TRAY'.
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for tray that I've seen before include "Domestic carrier" , "Item used for carrying food and drink" , "platter" , "Shallow receptable for carrying something" , "Flat plate for carrying things" .)