Vintage Wicker Storage Basket with Lid *as-is*

[d]Dimensions | 10.5 in. H x 24.5 in. W x 18 in. D

[d]Surface | Natural unfinished willow, uncoated

[d]Primary Material | Woven willow

[d]Period | Vintage

[d]Date | 20th century, no dating evidence present

[d]Origin | United States, assessed

[d]Style or Movement | Country, utilitarian

[d]Also Known As | wicker hamper, lidded storage basket

[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None present

[d]Construction or Technique | Hand-woven willow over thicker stake uprights, twisted rod borders top and bottom, braided rope handles worked into each end, hinged lid secured by a removable rod

[condition]

This is a sturdy, honest storage basket in good used condition throughout. The weave is tight and intact on all four sides and the base, with no breaks or holes, and the color is warm and even.

Please note how the lid works, because it is specific to this piece. The lid does not lift on a hinge the way you might expect. A long willow rod runs along the back edge and pins the lid in place. You slide that rod out, and then the lid lifts off completely as a separate piece. It is very likely the basket once had woven loops or ties that let the lid swing open, and those are now missing, so it is being sold exactly as described, with the lid held by the rod and coming off entirely when the rod is removed. Nothing about this affects how well it stores or stacks.

There are a few short broken reed ends at the corners where the weave terminates, visible in the photographs, normal for a woven piece of this age and use. The braided handles at both ends are secure. There are no marks, labels, or maker stamps anywhere on the piece.

Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.