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Very Large French Early 20th Century Wicker Basket
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Very Large French Early 20th Century Wicker Basket

1900 - 1920
Description

Oversized Early 20th Century French Wicker Basket

Introducing this wonderful oversized early 20th-century French wicker basket, featuring twin handles for easy carrying. Crafted, likely from willow, this substantial basket is both practical and stylish.

The basket's large size and sturdy construction make it perfect for a variety of uses, from storing logs for your fireplace to organizing toys in a playroom. Its heavy and robust design offers ample storage space, making it a versatile addition to any home.

Height 58cm (22.8in)

Width 145cm (57.1in)

Depth 70cm (27.6in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Large French Wicker Basket to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149869
Dealers Internal Reference
1281
Description
Oversized Early 20th Century French Wicker Basket
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Introducing this wonderful oversized early 20th-century French wicker basket, featuring twin handles for easy carrying.
Anthony Short Antiques

Crafted, likely from willow, this substantial basket is both practical and stylish.

fig 1. A large rectangular French wicker basket featuring open vertical weave, woven loop handles, and wooden runner skids along the base.
fig 1. Very Large French Early 20th Century Wicker Basket

The basket's large size and sturdy construction make it perfect for a variety of uses, from storing logs for your fireplace to organizing toys in a playroom. Its heavy and robust design offers ample storage space, making it a versatile addition to any home.

Height 58cm (22.8in)

Width 145cm (57.1in)

Depth 70cm (27.6in)

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Large French Wicker Basket to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149869
Dealers Internal Ref
1281
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A large rectangular French wicker basket featuring open vertical weave, woven loop handles, and wooden runner skids along the base. SOLD9 MAY 26
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Archive I A large rectangular French wicker basket featuring open vertical weave, woven loop handles, and wooden runner skids along the base. SOLD9 MAY 26

Very Large French Early 20th Century Wicker Basket

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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2020
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A large rectangular French wicker basket featuring open vertical weave, woven loop handles, and wooden runner skids along the base.
VERY LARGE FRENCH EARLY 20TH CENTURY WICKER BASKET
Ref: SA1149869
A large rectangular French wicker basket featuring open vertical weave, woven loop handles, and wooden runner skids along the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBaskets & Hampers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWicker, Willow, Wood
  • ColourNatural Tan
  • MotifsOpen vertical weave, Loop handles, Wooden base skids, Reinforced rim
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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French basketry flourished during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with regions like Fayl-Billot becoming renowned for willow cultivation and weaving. These large baskets were predominantly utilitarian, used for gathering crops, transporting textiles, and laundry management.

Traditional European baskets were primarily constructed from woven willow osiers, reed, split cane, or rattan. Heavy-duty transport baskets often incorporated wooden runners or skids on the base to reduce wear during movement.

Authentic period wicker items exhibit hand-woven variations, natural patination, and age-related colour shifts in the organic fibres. Structural details such as timber floor skids, hand-twisted loop handles, and minor historic repairs indicate original functional usage.

Oversized woven baskets serve as functional accents when placed beside a hearth to hold firewood, positioned in a living area for throw blankets, or utilized as floor-level storage in a dressing room.

Maintain natural wicker by dusting regularly with a soft brush or vacuum attachment. Keep the item in a dry, dry environment away from direct heat sources to prevent the organic fibres from drying out and becoming brittle.
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