Wicker baskets have been crafted for millennia, utilizing natural plant materials like willow, rattan, reed, and bamboo. Their versatility made them essential for various domestic tasks, from carrying goods and storing food to serving as laundry hampers. The technique of weaving these materials has been passed down through generations, with regional variations in style and construction reflecting local traditions and available resources.
This particular basket, with its robust construction and generous size, is characteristic of those used in European households during the 20th century for laundry or general storage. The use of rattan lends it durability and a classic aesthetic, making it a sought-after decorative and functional antique. Such baskets often represent a simpler, more artisanal era of home goods, with a wooden base adding to their structural integrity.
Dimensions
+ Height: 13 ¼ in
+ Length: 30 in
+ Width: 19 ½ in
*The photo may slightly different from actual item in terms of colour due to the lighting during photo shooting or the monitor's display. All sales on vintage items are final.
Wicker baskets have been crafted for millennia, utilizing natural plant materials like willow, rattan, reed, and bamboo. Their versatility made them essential for various domestic tasks, from carrying goods and storing food to serving as laundry hampers. The technique of weaving these materials has been passed down through generations, with regional variations in style and construction reflecting local traditions and available resources.
This particular basket, with its robust construction and generous size, is characteristic of those used in European households during the 20th century for laundry or general storage. The use of rattan lends it durability and a classic aesthetic, making it a sought-after decorative and functional antique. Such baskets often represent a simpler, more artisanal era of home goods, with a wooden base adding to their structural integrity.
Dimensions
+ Height: 13 ¼ in
+ Length: 30 in
+ Width: 19 ½ in
*The photo may slightly different from actual item in terms of colour due to the lighting during photo shooting or the monitor's display. All sales on vintage items are final.
