Place this basket beside a favorite chair, fill it with books, magazines, or a crochet project, and it will quickly become one of the most useful pieces in the room. This generously sized vintage oval wicker and rattan basket is one of those pieces. With its warm honey-colored finish, beautifully woven design, and sturdy wooden side handles, it brings natural texture and timeless charm to any room.
Large enough to sit beside a favorite chair or sofa, it's perfect for holding books, magazines, a crochet or knitting project in progress, folded throws, crossword puzzle books, or even a collection of favorite stuffed animals. It also makes a beautiful centerpiece filled with seasonal décor throughout the year. Whether your decorating style is farmhouse, cottage, rustic, traditional, or boho, this basket offers both beauty and everyday function.
The basket is solidly constructed with woven rattan and wicker, accented by attractive wooden side handles that make it easy to move from room to room. Its generous size makes it much more versatile than the average decorative basket.
Condition: Excellent
The weaving is intact with no broken or missing pieces, the wooden handles are secure, and the basket is clean and sturdy. It is ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Measurements
Length (handle to handle): 23½ inches
Width: 15 inches
Height: 6 inches
History
Natural woven baskets became especially popular in American homes during the late 1960s and 1970s, when handcrafted rattan and wicker pieces were prized for both their beauty and practicality. Their sturdy construction and timeless appeal made them favorites for organizing, serving, and decorating the home. Today, these vintage baskets remain just as useful, blending effortlessly into modern farmhouse, cottage, and traditional interiors while adding warmth and character that never goes out of style.
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Our Vintage Rating Chart:
'LIKE NEW' Perfect mint condition.
EXCELLENT: Item has no chips cracks or crazing. May show wear from over the years such as small utensil marks.
GREAT: Item shows signs of wear due to everyday use. Larger utensil marks small flea bit chips.
VERY GOOD: Item has larger signs of wear from everyday use. Such as minor scratches, scuffing, crazing or flea bite chips.
GOOD: Item shows its years of use and love. There will be flaws such as chips, small cracks, more pronounced crazing etc. Price will reflect these defects. The item will show a larger amount of wear.
FAIR: Numerous noted flaws, some very significant. Larger cracks, chips, mars, etc. The item will have very significant wear for its years of use.
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