A Basket With a Story
More than a vessel, this antique French panier once carried the rhythms of rural life in its woven bones. Used by women to go to the market or collect daily supplies for the home. With its elegantly curved lid and braided handle, it feels just as at home today holding linens or herbs as it once did filled with market goods on a cobbled path.

The Collector’s Find
French wicker is common. But this? This is something else. The thick weave, the rich, dark patina and that metal clasp that still clicks satisfyingly into place—it’s a tactile reminder of how beauty and utility were once entwined. Whether styled in an entryway for mittens or on a shelf holding your favourite tea towels, this basket is for those who seek the rare and real.

Details & Condition

• Dimensions: Approx. 37 cm x 22 cm x 28 cm H

• Braided top handle, curved lid with original clasp

• A few small scuffs and areas of light wicker fray—consistent with age and use

• Structurally sound and closes securely

A Versatile Accent Piece
Style it atop a wardrobe for secret storage, place it by the hearth filled with kindling or use it as a rustic carry-all for countryside picnics. This piece brings a story and a sense of place to any setting.

Simply stunning pieces. We have two available for purchase.

All of our vintage art and wares are sourced from markets and brocantes across France and the UK. We go to great lengths to learn the stories behind the pieces, so you can carry on its history. Please note, all vintage items have minor imperfections due to age and wear, making the piece a touch more authentic!