French Potato Basket with Lid

This antique French wicker potato basket was traditionally used for storing root vegetables in a cool, dry place. Handwoven from natural willow, it features a rounded dome top, integrated handle, and an open lower section for ventilation. The dark, aged patina and irregular weaving reflect its handmade origin and years of use in a rural kitchen or cellar. Today, it makes a striking decorative object with rustic character, ideal for farmhouse, wabi-sabi, or country interiors.

Dimensions & Details:
Estimated Origin: France
Period: Late 19th–early 20th century
Material: Handwoven willow
Condition: Antique condition with age wear, natural irregularities, and patina consistent with age and use
Rarity: Traditional vegetable storage baskets are now uncommon; few survive with this sculptural form intact
Approximate Dimensions: 35cm height x 25cm width