Vintage Wire Basket in Silver with Woven Rattan Base

Wire and wicker make a lovely pairing, and this little basket brings the two together beautifully. A silver toned wire frame flares out from a square woven base of cane and rattan, with slim upright ribs, a twisted wire rim and two looping twisted handles at either side. It has the airy look of a French market basket in miniature, and the warm natural weave at the bottom softens all that metal.

It stands 12 cm high to the top of the handles and measures 15 x 15 cm across the rim, weighing 140 g. Despite being so light it is pleasingly sturdy, and holds its shape well when filled. There is a little rust just starting to show on the wire in places, a gentle sign of age that suits its relaxed, vintage character and is shown in the photographs.

We have styled it with pearly shells to show how good it looks in a bathroom. On a bathroom shelf or beside the basin it is perfect for rolled flannels, guest soaps, cotton pads or a few shells and pebbles from a favourite beach. It works equally well on a kitchen windowsill holding garlic and lemons, on a desk for notebooks and pens, or in a hallway catching keys and sunglasses.

Pair it with white linen towels and a little greenery for a fresh, coastal feel, or use it on a dressing table with bottles of scent and a hairbrush. It is an easy, inexpensive way to bring some texture and order to a small space.