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Vintage Leather Waste Basket

Carl Auböck 1950s Brown Leather Waste Paper Basket
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid century Carl Auböck waste paper basket for Illums Bolighus 1950s. Made in darker brown core
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

1950s Waste Paper Basket in Leather by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hägersten, SE
, thick double cow hide leather with a solid brass loop detail. Good vintage condition with heavy patina
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket The container is made with ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Leather

1950s Waste Basket in black leather by Carl Auböck, Austria, crafts
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hägersten, SE
, thick double cow hide leather in black with beautiful patina. With solid brass loop detail. Good vintage
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Real Argentinian Leather Waste Paper Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Waste bin paper bin Origin: Italy (design and production), Argentina (leather) Age
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bauhaus Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Brass Clad Waste Paper Basket by Sarreid of Spain, 1960s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage brass glad box or waste paper basket by Sarreid of Spain. With a leather handle. Shows
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Fine vintage Carl Auböck Leather and Brass paper basket, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine vintage Carl Auböck Leather and Brass waste paper basket in good original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Danish Paper Waste Bin in Patinated Leather Produced in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare paper / waste bin in patinated leather produced in Denmark in the 1960s. In good vintage and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Paper Waste Bin in Patinated Leather Made for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unusual paper waste bin in leather. Produced and sold at Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

lovely real leather PATCHWORK paper bin basket Auböck Style, Germany 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot, Bauhaus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: waste bin paper bin basket Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage Auböck
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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely thick
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Vintage 1950s French Antiquities

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Leather

Jacques Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely thick
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Vintage 1950s French Antiquities

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Leather

Jacques Adnet Style Faux Leather Umbrella Stand Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage Jacques Adnet style umbrella stand or waste basket with a movable handle, made of cognac
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Faux Leather

Leather and Brass Waste Basket or Umbrella Stand with Coat of Arms Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Umbrella stand or waste basket bin with handles and decorative coat of arms, leather, wood, brass
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Norwegian Modern Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes
By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles studio is a haven where vintage treasures are reborn. Here’s a glimpse into our restoration
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Rosewood

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage Continental (most likey Italian) gilt tooled and embossed leather and marbleized paper
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20th Century Desk Sets

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Crystal, Brass

Crespi Style Vintage MidCentury Italian Cast Brass Crocodile Skin Umbrella Stand
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning vintage mid-century Hollywood Regency Crespi style cast bronze umbrella stand / holder
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

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Bronze, Brass

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Covered Basket with Black Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage round covered rattan and bamboo basket from the mid 20th century, with hand painted black décor on the top. This large vintage Chinese round covered basket, originati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

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Rattan, Bamboo

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

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Wicker

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant.This was the inspiration for...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

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Wicker

Exquisite Custom Studio Trompe L'oeil Four-Panel Folding Screen
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Camden, ME
Impressive midcentury 84" tall four-panel folding floor screen. Brass sabots on the base supports, brass hinges, gloss black lacquer reverse with gilt stenciled Buddhist symbols. The...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. The glass doors with elegant black lacquered frames are mounted on dowels adorned wit...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

Vintage Porcelain Trompe l'Oeil Onion Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous vintage porcelain trompe l'Oeil onion plate Portugal, Late 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 2.25"D x 10"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

Faux Shagreen Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
The outer sides of the wastebasket are beautifully crafted to mimic the natural eye pattern of shagreen, topped with a veneer trim. 2 wastebaskets available - priced separately but c...
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2010s American Art Deco Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Faux Shagreen Wastebasket
Faux Shagreen Wastebasket
H 11 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Large Chinese Woven Wicker Wedding Basket
Located in West Hartford, CT
Three tiered Asian Chinese wedding basket was certainly make a statement! Woven reeds split bamboo throughout. Dragon head metal brass handles and hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

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Brass

19th Century French Wood and Iron Grain Measure Bucket or Waste Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique grain measuring recipient was crafted in France, circa 1870. The bucket features metal straps, forged nails on the outside and an inside iron handle. The basket is print...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Baskets

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Iron

1930s Polished Solid Brass Decorative Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible quality on this unique solid brass decorative basket, with movable handle, circa 1930s great detail and design on this unique item.
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These beautiful cabinets feature a burnished brass over a black lacquered frame, three adjus...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...
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Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
H 65.75 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

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Jacques Adnet Black Leather and Tartan Fabric Waste Paper Basket, French, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Waste paper basket covered in black leather and yellow Tartan fabric, designed by Jacques Adnet for
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Modern Leather Waste Paper Basket
Located in New York, NY
Modern leather and studded waste paper basket. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Waste Paper Basket
Modern Leather Waste Paper Basket
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Leather Waste Basket, 1960s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 1960s waste bin with a unique design involving a thick cowhide leather wrapped and sewn
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Vintage 1960s German Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage Brown Leather Waste Basket, Valenti, Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Vintage brown leather waste basket Made from brown leather with golden metal embellishments
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather, Wood

Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1960s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 1960s waste bin with a unique design involving a thick cowhide leather wrapped and sewn
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Vintage 1960s German Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Triangular Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed leather waste bin. Fully made of a thick cowhide leather with the upper
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather and brass waste basket by French designer Jacques Adnet. Completely wrapped in
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Gucci Black Leather Waste Basket, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci black leather waste paper basket, circa 1970s. Signature red and green fabric stripes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Leather and Brass Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful black leather waste bin with an oversized strap and brass buckle running across the body
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Canvas and Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful taupe canvas tan leather waste bin. Sturdy cylindrical body wrapped in a hardy burlap
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

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Leather, Canvas

Rouched Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible distressed cowhide waste bin. Leather displays folds and ruffles due to years of wear
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Tall Black Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed cowhide waste bin in a black finish. Leather displays slight warping at the
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Leather Waste Basket for Paper, Signed Natural Leather Made in Italy, Vintage
Located in Roma, IT
Very elegant waste basket in natural leather. Italian. Signed and marked Made in Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s waste bin with ridged seams made out of brown cowhide leather. Thick stitching gives
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Waste Basket, 1980s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waste bin in brown vinyl with a leather texture given to the body. Sturdy cylindrical
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Vintage 1980s German Decorative Baskets

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Synthetic

Waste Basket, 1980s Germany
Waste Basket, 1980s Germany
H 11.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Carl Aubock Waste Paper Basket
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage paper basket manufactured in the 1950s in the Auböck werkstätte in Vienna. Made in cognac
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Carl Aubock Waste Paper Basket
Carl Aubock Waste Paper Basket
H 11.03 in Dm 7.88 in
Contemporary Faux Leather Wastebasket with a Vintage Feel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish and practical at the same time. The brown faux leather can easily be cleaned and wiped down
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage Paper Waste Basket in Faux Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage paper waste basket in embossed brown leather. Made in Denmark circa 1950-60 by an anonymous
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial tan saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1960s. Handmade and
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Vintage 1960s French Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome saddle leather waste bins in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Great color and age
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Vintage 1950s French Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome extra large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely
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Vintage 1950s French Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Adnet Style Skai Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome faux leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1970s. Great tan Skai with
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

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Faux Leather

Adnet Style Skai Waste Basket
Adnet Style Skai Waste Basket
H 16.63 in Dm 8.25 in
Red Adnet Style Waste Basket, 1960s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1960s. Handmade and hand
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Vintage 1960s French Antiquities

Materials

Faux Leather

Golf Bag Waste Basket, 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Golf bag waste bin by Miller golf. Made in a synthetic leather and a plastic inner bin with brass
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Vintage 1980s American Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Golf Bag Waste Basket, 1980's
Golf Bag Waste Basket, 1980's
H 20.5 in W 10.25 in D 12 in
Vintage Maroon Leather Waste Basket
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Vintage maroon leather waste basket.   
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Black Leather Waste Basket
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Vintage black leather waste basket.
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

English Vintage Triangular Shaped Leather Book Waste Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English book waste basket from the mid-20th century has a triangular shape and is made of
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Mid-20th Century English Decorative Baskets

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Leather, Wood

Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Great coloring to saddle leather
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Vintage Danish Tanned Leather Paper Waste Basket, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturally aged and patinated office waste basket in very thick leather (9mm). It was manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Rouched Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible distressed cowhide waste bin. Leather displays folds and ruffles due to years of wear
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Faux Leather Waste Paper Basket, circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant waste paper basket manufactured around 1960s in France. Large shape for extra body and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Faux Leather

Leather Paper Basket by Ørskov & Co, Denmark, 1960s
By Torben Orskov
Located in Hägersten, SE
Waste paper basket made by Torben Ørskov & Co. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Hand made and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Faux Book Spine Trash Can Waste Can
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage trash can with faux leather book spine construction motif. This example is in very
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Paint

Danish Patinated Leather Brass Paper Basket Bin by Illums Bolighus, Auböck Style
By Jacques Adnet, Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful midcentury patinated leather brass paper basket / office waste bin made in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Leather Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather waste bin by French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Signature Jacques Adnet
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Made Borghese Equestrian Themed Nailhead Trim Trash Can
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. A vintage leather and paint decorated trash can or waste bin hand painted
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20th Century Italian Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Mid Century Oak Waste Bin
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage waste paper basket manufactured by Shield Industries, CA. This piece is made of solid oak
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Faux Leather, Oak

Mid Century Oak Waste Bin
Mid Century Oak Waste Bin
H 15.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in
Rare Vintage Leather Wastebaskets by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of rare, top-stiched black leather waste bins by the Vienna Austrian master designer Carl
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

OTA Vintage leather paper waste bin
Located in TILBURG, NL
Nice little paper waste bin. Made out of thick brown leather with black colored pressed details and
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

OTA Vintage leather paper waste bin
OTA Vintage leather paper waste bin
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Brooks Brothers Vintage Red Leather Umbrella Stand with Armorial
Located in Quechee, VT
waste basket, or for organizing and the safekeeping of maps, documents, prints, tapestries, fabrics or
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20th Century English Campaign Umbrella Stands

Vintage French Waste Paper Basket leather with Gold Embossed Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
French leather waste paper basket with gold embossed decoration . The sides are made to emulate
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Baskets

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Leather

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Vintage Leather Waste Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage leather waste basket available at 1stDibs. A vintage leather waste basket — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage leather waste basket — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage leather waste basket made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Illums Bolighus, Torben Orskov and Werkstätte Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful vintage leather waste basket that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Leather Waste Basket?

The average selling price for a vintage leather waste basket at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $2,764 for the highest priced.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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