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Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian
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Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique waste paper basket. An Oriental, cedar and brass-bound home office or bathroom bin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905.

Offering utility and decorative charm to the home office

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select cedar stocks presenting striking russet hues and attractive grain interest

Brass bands accentuating the fascia and footer for stability

Distinctive 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 Edwardian period Oriental taste and practical function

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

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Cedar Waste Basket to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245641
Dealers Internal Reference
26408
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Description
This is an antique waste paper basket.
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An Oriental, cedar and brass-bound home office or bathroom bin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905.
London Fine Antiques

Offering utility and decorative charm to the home office

fig 1. An antique oval coopered cedar wood waste paper basket featuring flared upper sides and two decorative brass metal bands.
fig 1. Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select cedar stocks presenting striking russet hues and attractive grain interest

Brass bands accentuating the fascia and footer for stability

fig 2. An antique oval coopered cedar wood waste paper basket featuring flared upper sides and two decorative brass metal bands.
fig 2. Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian

Distinctive 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 Edwardian period Oriental taste and practical function

fig 3. An antique oval coopered cedar wood waste paper basket featuring flared upper sides and two decorative brass metal bands.
fig 3. Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian

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

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Cedar Waste Basket to the Edwardian era.

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245641
Dealers Internal Ref
26408
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique oval coopered cedar wood waste paper basket featuring flared upper sides and two decorative brass metal bands.
Antique Waste Paper Basket, Oriental, Cedar, Brass, Home Office Bin, Edwardian
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An antique oval coopered cedar wood waste paper basket featuring flared upper sides and two decorative brass metal bands.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWaste Paper Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialCedar, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Brass bindings, Flared rim, Oval profile
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian waste paper basket originates from the Oriental taste and serves as a home office or bathroom bin, dating to circa 1905. Constructed from select cedar with russet hues, attractive grain interest, and a desirable aged patina, the piece is accentuated by brass bands around the fascia and footer for stability. Additional observable details include coopered staves, a flared rim, a distinctive oval profile, and a tapered appearance. It measures 24.5 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, offering utility and decorative charm. The bin provides practical function in a home office, period lounge, or refined bathroom, blending well into both period interiors and decorative collections. Everyday usability makes it suitable for placement by an office desk or alongside other furnishings in a study.

FAQs

A coopered wooden waste basket is a vessel constructed using fitted vertical wood staves joined together and reinforced with metal bands. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these containers were frequently repurposed from traditional storage tubs or crafted specifically for domestic office and study spaces.

These items are traditionally constructed from durable hardwoods or cedar wood staves held intact with brass, copper, or iron bands. The wood is often treated with a wax finish or natural lacquer to protect the surface and accentuate the timber grain.

Authentic pieces display historical construction marks, such as hand-riveted metal straps, natural shrinkage lines along the stave joints, and authentic patination on the metal bands. Look for genuine surface wear on the base rim and interior consistent with age and practical usage.

Place the item adjacent to an executive desk or reading chair in a study to serve as a functional paper bin. Alternatively, it can be repurposed as a decorative container for rolled architectural prints, umbrellas in an entryway, or dry floral displays.

Dust the item regularly using a dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish to the wooden exterior occasionally to maintain moisture, while avoiding abrasive metal cleaners on the brass bands to retain their aged patina.
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