Large French Wicker Laundry Basket Vintage Rattan Market 0407262

French Wicker Laundry Basket

A large French wicker laundry basket of the type used in rural French households for carrying and sorting laundry, harvested produce, or market goods. This French wicker laundry basket shows the hallmarks of traditional European basket-making: hand-woven willow withies worked over a sturdy rattan frame, producing a tightly constructed, durable vessel built for daily working use.

The weave is dense and even across the body, transitioning to a more open pattern near the upper rim. The rim itself is finished with multiple layers of thick rattan rods, bound and wrapped to create a reinforced border. Two low-profile loop handles sit on opposite sides, each formed from twisted and coiled willow — practical rather than decorative. The overall form is oval, wider at the top than the base, with gently flared sides. The natural willow has taken on a warm honey-tan tone through age and handling. Minor surface wear and small gaps in the weave are visible in places, consistent with genuine use over time. No breaks, no repairs, and the structure remains solid throughout.

Dimensions as provided by the seller: 45cm x 32cm x 22cm / 17.7" x 12.6" x 8.7". This is a generously sized basket, well suited to holding firewood, blankets, throws, or magazines in a living space.

Large vintage wicker baskets of this type are increasingly sought after as functional decorative objects in farmhouse and country-style interiors. The worn patina and handmade construction give it a character that factory-produced equivalents cannot replicate.

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