Antique Waste Paper Basket

An antique 19th century German black forest waste paper basket or trash can. Constructed likely from walnut and mounted with hand forged iron pins.

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

A chic waste paper basket!

a rustic black forest antler basket. made of antlers from the deer and fallow deer and wild boar tusks. designed as plant cachepot or waste paper basket. executed ca. 1890.

A fantastic early 20th century American Industrial woven wire basket with two handles that fold in or out. Such a cool form and perfect for use as a waste paper basket that requires ...

Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on a desirable patina with mild rusting.

Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper basket. Expected surface marks and fading.

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

Ideal use for today as a waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.

Now useful next to a fireplace for logs or as waste paper basket, English, 19th century.

Attractive and unusual 19th century boat shaped bucket in brass with copper banding and brass carrying handle on spade hinges, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to...

Ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper basket. Expected surface marks.

English 19th century copper bucket with amazing verdigris surface with hand riveted construction, the bail handle over flared lip, Initialled "W.F.J" and dated 1877, ideal for kindli...

This lovely old piece is made in dark pine and brass banding A very attractive planter or a very superior waste paper basket? The Barrel is 10” high and 12 in diameter.

Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could be also be planted with a tree if it were lined.

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

Unusual Georgian mahogany peat bucket with brass bail handle and liner, the rim, waist and base turned from the solid, the tapered body and flared base entirely made from turned maho...

Ideal use for today as a waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.

Ideal for kindling or as waste paper basket. Height below is with handle down.

Fine English late 19th brass bound copper container, with rolled edge and three copper riveted brass bands, the reverse with clasps for mounting as back pack (probably for gathering ...

Now with later brass liner (would not have been lined originally, but perhaps a bit more serviceable as a waste paper basket or kindling bucket presently)

A well-constructed, rounded rattan basket with a lid. It has a characterful rustic caramel colour and would be ideal in a decorative guise or as a useful piece of household storage, ...

Just a few uses we could think of is as a decorative fireside log container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to transport a pets food around in, or even just as a lovely and...

Just a few uses we could think of is as a decorative fireside log container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to transport a pets food around in, or even just as a lovely and...

This is a fantastic and exceptionally rare antique French ormolu-mounted burr walnut jardiniere, also ideal for use as a luxurious waste paper basket, circa 1840 in date. The jardi...

Vintage industrial wire mesh waste paper basket, great shape and form, some minor bends of the frame, presents well, stamped with maker Nemco Industries.

Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950's

ABOUT A primitive Oak umbrella stand or waste paper basket with mortise and tenon construction.

black forest antler basket made of original antlers from the deer and fallow deer. decorated with wild boar tusks. may be used as plant cachepot or waste paper basket.

Perfect in your kitchen or for use as a waste paper basket in a powder room.

Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on a desirable patina with mild rusting.

A rectangular copper waste paper bin This one has been used as a waste paper basket it has small inside handles, it has many other uses, perhaps a coal box or umbrella stand?

Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper basket. Expected surface marks and fading.

Good quality copper bucket, ideal for use as a log bin or a novelty waste paper basket. Tin lined with steel handle.

Ideal for use as a log bin or a statement piece of a waste paper basket. Minor surface marks and expecting minor dents.

Excellent for kindling or waste paper basket.

Excellent for kindling or waste paper basket.

Ideal either for kindling or as waste paper basket.

Well crafted item and ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper basket. Expected surface marks.

Ideal as kindling or small firewood container, or as waste paper basket.

Finely crafted footed wood and cane wastebasket, Italy circa 1920's.  

Ideal for use today as waste paper basket or a kindling store by the fireside.

In addition to use around the hearth, it would also make a very chic waste-paper basket for the office or a receptacle for dog leashes, toys, etc., by a doorway.

Would make an absolutely wonderful waste paper basket / bin or as a flower pot stand / holder / container.

A brass banded waste paper bin in mahogany. Originating in England, circa 1880.

Rare Art Deco waste bucket for home and office. Original Art Deco waste buckets nowadays are very rare. This may be, because at the time they were not considered something for the f...

A rare surviver in the shape of this oval litter trash can for paper and office 'left-overs'. Its made from transfer-printed tin-plate featuring a micro-cosmos of idyllic scenes. It ...

A well-constructed, rounded rattan basket with a lid. It has a characterful rustic caramel colour and would be ideal in a decorative guise or as a useful piece of household storage, ...

This is an antique Ottoman Empire waste paper bin. A Middle Eastern, copper drawing room basket, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

This bucket could be also be used as a cauldron, planter, ice bucket or paper waste basket.

Leather Waste Paper Basket

The waste paper basket stands on turned mahogany bun feet.

The carved walnut waste paper basket has caned panelled sides and stands on parcel-gilt scrolled feet.