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What is the difference between a wastebasket and a trash can?
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The main differences between a wastebasket and a trash can are function and size. Generally, a waste basket is a small container used indoors to collect waste. A trash can is a larger waste container. Both indoor and outdoor versions are available. Many waste baskets have decorative designs, while trash cans are usually simple metal or plastic containers. Shop a selection of wastebaskets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Shop for Vintage & Antique Trash Cans and Wastebaskets on 1stDibs
20th Century Open Weave Wicker Wastebasket or Trash Can
Located in Cordova, SC
A lovely wastebasket with an open weave style. The base is a closed weave, so to keep the contents
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Terracotta Waste Basket Bin Trash Cans
Located in Dallas, TX
outdoor or an indoor setting. The inside of the wastebaskets have the structural lining to support a bin
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Baskets
Materials
Terracotta
Classical Victorian Cast Iron Urn Planter Probably Fisk or Mott with Handles
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Victorian cast iron urn planter with dramatic handles. The urn has beautiful original patinated finish. Diameter with handles 32 x 12 interior D x 20 D w/o handles x 26 H to top of b...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Urns
Materials
Iron
Chinoiserie Demilune Trash Can or Container
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century trash can crafted in wood decorated with lithographic chinese characters against
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hardwood
Hardstone Mounted Planters or Trash Cans, 3
Located in New York, NY
Three hardstone mounted planters or bathroom trash cans, of tapered rectangular form, one black
Category
20th Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite, Marble
