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Erie Art Metal Co. Waste Basket
Erie Art Metal Co. Waste Basket

Erie Art Metal Co. Waste Basket

By Erie Art Metal Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial age waste paper basket manufactured by the Erie Art Metal Co. in the 1920s. It is made

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Patinated Brown Leather Basket with Handle
Early 20th Century French Patinated Brown Leather Basket with Handle

Early 20th Century French Patinated Brown Leather Basket with Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

with a strap decorated with brass rings and brass nail heads around the base. The waste basket is in

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century French Brass Basket or Planter with Lion Head Handles
Early 20th Century French Brass Basket or Planter with Lion Head Handles

Early 20th Century French Brass Basket or Planter with Lion Head Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

in excellent condition with a rich patinated finish and could be used as a planter or a waste basket

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century French Painted Tole Baskets with Floral Decor
Pair of Early 20th Century French Painted Tole Baskets with Floral Decor

Pair of Early 20th Century French Painted Tole Baskets with Floral Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

, decorative waste baskets are hand-painted with colorful flower bouquets with various designs. Each basked is

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Tôle

French Late 19th Century Moss Green Rolled Rim Wire Metal Basket
French Late 19th Century Moss Green Rolled Rim Wire Metal Basket

French Late 19th Century Moss Green Rolled Rim Wire Metal Basket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

also work beautifully as a waste basket in a bath or bedroom or as a utensil holder in the kitchen

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal

Blue Farmhouse Barrel Bucket
Blue Farmhouse Barrel Bucket

Blue Farmhouse Barrel Bucket

Located in New York, NY

Blue farmhouse barrel bucket. Beautifully blue patinaed American wood slatted barrel bucket/ waste

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Large Copper Log Bin
Late 19th Century Large Copper Log Bin

Late 19th Century Large Copper Log Bin

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

an oversized waste basket. Copper out surface with steel rim and handles, zinc lined on the inside

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles
19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

used in a number of ways, such as a waste basket in a powder bathroom, or as a decorative accessory in

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles
19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

used in a number of ways, such as a waste basket in a powder bathroom, or as a decorative accessory in

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles
Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

polished finish throughout. Versatile, the dish could also be used as a waste basket, a wine or beer cooler

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles
Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

kitchen, but could also be used as a planter or waste basket elsewhere in the house. Measures: 18" W x 15

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Walnut and Iron Tilted Jardinière Planter with Handle
19th Century French Walnut and Iron Tilted Jardinière Planter with Handle

19th Century French Walnut and Iron Tilted Jardinière Planter with Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

. This versatile hanging pail could be used in a number of ways, such as a large waste basket, a planter

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor
19th Century French Hand Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

, black, red and beige palette; the piece could also be used as a large waste basket. Measures: 16.5" W x

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Art Deco Inlay Waste Paper Basket or Planter
Art Deco Inlay Waste Paper Basket or Planter

Art Deco Inlay Waste Paper Basket or Planter

Located in Nantucket, MA

Teak Art Deco waste paper basket or use as a planter with details indicative of the era. Tapered

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Teak

Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique waste paper basket. An Austrian, cedar and brass bound bathroom or home office

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Stoneware Pot
19th Century American Stoneware Pot

19th Century American Stoneware Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

a wonderful crackled glaze finish. This is an excellent size for a powder room waste basket, or

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Paris Park Can
Antique Paris Park Can

Antique Paris Park Can

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Large antique Parisian waste basket. Made of heavy gauge steel this piece has a heavy feel as well

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot
19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

. Versatile and functional, this cache-pot can be repurposed as a waste basket, a decorative storage container

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Metal Basket Bin
Early 20th Century Metal Basket Bin

Early 20th Century Metal Basket Bin

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Metal slotted basket, used for fishing, circa 1900. Perfect for use now as a unique waste paper

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket
Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

slotted sides and 2 carrying handles. Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

19th Century American Oak Splint Basket
19th Century American Oak Splint Basket

19th Century American Oak Splint Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

of original green paint, and a twisted splint base. A chic waste paper basket!

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Oak

Vintage American Industrial Woven Wire Basket
Vintage American Industrial Woven Wire Basket

Vintage American Industrial Woven Wire Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

or out. Such a cool form and perfect for use as a waste paper basket that requires a narrow space.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood, Willow

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wire Basket
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wire Basket

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wire Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

perfectly folksy sculptural form. Would make an excellent firewood basket, or waste bin.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

Rustic Antique Black Forest Antler Basket 1890
Rustic Antique Black Forest Antler Basket 1890

Rustic Antique Black Forest Antler Basket 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

tusks. designed as plant cachepot or waste paper basket. executed ca. 1890.

Category

19th Century German Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter
Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

bucket could also be used as a waste basket, a wine or beer cooler filled with ice, a bucket to store

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Victorian Copper & Bronze Coal Scuttle with Original Liner
19th Century English Victorian Copper & Bronze Coal Scuttle with Original Liner

19th Century English Victorian Copper & Bronze Coal Scuttle with Original Liner

Located in Dallas, TX

. Versatile, it could be use next to a fireplace to store wood burning logs, or as a fancy waste basket. 19"W

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket

Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

. Steel rim base and handle with turned pine handle. Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Copper Bucket
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Copper Bucket

Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Copper Bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket  The basket is made in leather
Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket  The basket is made in leather

Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather with the Royal Crest, it is

Category

1920s Colonial Revival Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Leather

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

. Today, we love these woven fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Reed

Rawhide Log Bucket
Rawhide Log Bucket

Rawhide Log Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

a fireplace for logs or as waste paper basket, English, 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Cowhide

19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket

19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

carrying handle on spade hinges, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket

Arts & Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, with steel handle and bottom rim. Ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper basket. Expected surface

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Verdigris Copper Vessel
Verdigris Copper Vessel

Verdigris Copper Vessel

Located in Greenwich, CT

, the bail handle over flared lip, Initialled "W.F.J" and dated 1877, ideal for kindling bucket or waste

Category

1870s English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Brass Bound Wooden Planter
Brass Bound Wooden Planter

Brass Bound Wooden Planter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

very attractive planter or a very superior waste paper basket? The Barrel is 10” high and 12 in

Category

19th Century Campaign Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Grain Mortar
19th Century Grain Mortar

19th Century Grain Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

glows! Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could be also be planted

Category

19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood

Turned Mahogany Peat Bucket with Ebonized Decoration
Turned Mahogany Peat Bucket with Ebonized Decoration

Turned Mahogany Peat Bucket with Ebonized Decoration

Located in Greenwich, CT

color. Great as kindling bucket, wine cooler or waste paper basket.  

Category

1840s Dutch William IV Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket
Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper, Steel

Unusual Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket
Unusual Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket

Unusual Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

whole with good color. Perfect as a waste paper basket or kindling holder.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Bound Copper Vessel
19th Century English Brass Bound Copper Vessel

19th Century English Brass Bound Copper Vessel

Located in Greenwich, CT

beautifully polished and perfect for its original purpose or as an umbrella stand or high waisted waste paper

Category

19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper, Brass

Georgian Peat Bucket
Georgian Peat Bucket

Georgian Peat Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

kindling or as waste paper basket. Height below is with handle down. With handle raised it is 24" tall.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Plate Bucket
Georgian Mahogany Plate Bucket

Georgian Mahogany Plate Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

liner (would not have been lined originally, but perhaps a bit more serviceable as a waste paper basket

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Victorian 19th Century Elm Painted Childs Wheelbarrow
Victorian 19th Century Elm Painted Childs Wheelbarrow

Victorian 19th Century Elm Painted Childs Wheelbarrow

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to transport a pets food around in, or even just as a

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Paint Decorated Childs Wheelbarrow
19th Century Paint Decorated Childs Wheelbarrow

19th Century Paint Decorated Childs Wheelbarrow

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

could think of is as a decorative fireside log container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Pine

Antique French Burr Walnut  Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century
Antique French Burr Walnut  Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century

Antique French Burr Walnut Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, also ideal for use as a luxurious waste paper basket, circa 1840 in date. The jardiniere is of

Category

1870s French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Ormolu

Industrial Wire Waste Basket
Industrial Wire Waste Basket

Industrial Wire Waste Basket

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An industrial waste basket finely crafted with a subtly flaring form, made of braided and patinated

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Waste Basket
Industrial Waste Basket

Industrial Waste Basket

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A finely crafted industrial patinated waste basket made of braided steel wire having a subtly

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wire

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There is a range of antique waste baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique waste baskets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique waste baskets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique waste baskets bearing Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique waste baskets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nemco, Stickley Brothers and Stow & Davis are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Waste Baskets?

Prices for antique waste baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique waste baskets begin at $255 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $750.