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Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Sold 13 December 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique waste paper basket. An Austrian, cedar and brass bound bathroom or home office bin, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Handsome and practical, it presents a fine balance of utility and decorative charm.

Select cedar stocks with warm biscuit hues and attractive grain interest

Brass bands accentuate the fascia and footer, adding strength and elegance

Interior finished with deep caramel tones for an appealing contrast

Oval form with a delightfully figured and tapered appearance

Ideal for use in a home office, period lounge or refined bathroom

A charming blend of late 19th century style and practical function

This Victorian cedar waste paper basket is a fine addition to both period interiors and decorative collections, offering both style and everyday usability. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 33cm (13'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Waste Paper Bin to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1169357
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9514
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique waste paper basket.
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An Austrian, cedar and brass bound bathroom or home office bin, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Handsome and practical, it presents a fine balance of utility and decorative charm.

fig 1. An oval-shaped antique wooden waste paper basket made from cedar with horizontal metal bands and a carved handle grip.
fig 1. Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Select cedar stocks with warm biscuit hues and attractive grain interest

Brass bands accentuate the fascia and footer, adding strength and elegance

Interior finished with deep caramel tones for an appealing contrast

fig 2. An oval-shaped antique wooden waste paper basket made from cedar with horizontal metal bands and a carved handle grip.
fig 2. Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Oval form with a delightfully figured and tapered appearance

Ideal for use in a home office, period lounge or refined bathroom

A charming blend of late 19th century style and practical function

This Victorian cedar waste paper basket is a fine addition to both period interiors and decorative collections, offering both style and everyday usability. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 33cm (13'')

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Waste Paper Bin to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169357
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9514
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An oval-shaped antique wooden waste paper basket made from cedar with horizontal metal bands and a carved handle grip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

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An oval-shaped antique wooden waste paper basket made from cedar with horizontal metal bands and a carved handle grip.
Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900
Ref: SA1169357
An oval-shaped antique wooden waste paper basket made from cedar with horizontal metal bands and a carved handle grip.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWaste Paper Bins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCedar, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Metal reinforcing bands, Carved handle grip
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

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Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a neutral beeswax to nourish the wood.

Such a piece can function as a characterful waste receptacle in a study, or be repurposed to hold rolled-up blankets, umbrellas, or large-format magazines in a living room.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, natural timber patination, signs of age-related wear on the interior and base, and the use of hand-hammered or early machine-made metal fixings.

These items were generally constructed from durable timbers such as cedar, oak, or pine, shaped into staves and secured with metal bands or hoops, mirroring traditional bucket-making methods.

Victorian waste paper bins typically reflect the periods focus on functional utility combined with fine craftsmanship, frequently utilising traditional cooperage techniques to create robust receptacles for domestic and office use.
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