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Industrial Waste Basket
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage American waste basket of solid and woven mesh steel elements, retaining its original red
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Waste Basket
Industrial Waste Basket
H 28 in Dm 21 in
Terracotta Waste Basket Bin Trash Cans
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French waste basket trash cans is made from terracotta and can be used in either an
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Terracotta

English Arts & Crafts Hand Embossed Leather Waste Basket or Stickstand
Located in Wells, ME
English Arts & Crafts hand embossed leather (cowhide) waste basket or stickstand. The elegant
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Cowhide

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Lattice Work Waste Basket with Brass Liner
Located in North Salem, NY
the entire room. This unique 19th century Victorian Mahogany lattice work waste basket with brass
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Carved Wood Waste Basket of Planter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An ornately carved Victorian era waste basket with copper lining, The curved form with lion paw
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1880s American American Empire Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Wood and Iron Grain Measure Bucket or Waste Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
a waste basket in a powder bathroom, or as a decorative accessory in a kitchen. Measures: 12
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Copper Waste Basket or Cache Pot with Brass Side Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1870, the decorative waste basket is round in shape and dressed
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Jicarilla Lidded Storage Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla-Mescale storage/waste basket with lid and handles. Used but stable condition. Fading
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Other

Jicarilla Apache Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla Apache lidded waste basket with handle cutout, quadrupeds (we think dogs), and geometric
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Other

Antique Umbrella Stand, Paper Basket with Coat of Arms, Copper & Iron
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Austrian paper or waste basket - trash can. Perfect for your office or also to use as an
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1860s Austrian Early Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece, unusually it is in a cube
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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket
Located in London, GB
A lacquered Edwardian style novelty faux book spine waste paper basket English, 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Resin, Wood, Lacquer

1900s Bowling Ball Collection
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage black patina waste basket well-formed of solid steel wire and woven in a diamond pattern
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood

English Brass Bound Oak Peat Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
store turf or peat, now used as a kindling bucket next to a fireplace or as a waste basket.
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Early 1900s English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
or peat, and now useful as a kindling bucket, waste basket or even a display container for flowering
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1830s English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Art Nouveau Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Coal Hod and Liner
Located in Wells, ME
bin can also be used to store kindling, newspapers or for use as a lidded waste basket
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Tôle

19th Century English Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent condition; it could be use next to a fireplace to store wood burning logs, as a fancy waste basket
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Willow

Chinese Good Fortune River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
good fortune in the new year. The storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Willow

Large, Heavy Antique Industrial Mortar, English Cast Iron Fireside Bin, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
graphite finish to the substantial bell form cast iron Ideal for use as a fireside bin, waste basket or
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Brass Cache Pot Planter with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
. Versatile, the pot could also be used as a big waste basket, a wine or beer cooler filled with ice, or
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
pot could also be used as a big waste basket, a wine or beer cooler filled with ice, or simply as a
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Dutch Fruitwood Peat Bucket Kettle Warmer Teestoof Jardiniere
Located in Pearland, TX
, was filled with hot coals to keep a brass tea pot warm. Today, it would be wonderful used as a waste
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Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo

George III Mahogany & Brass Mounted Peat or Kindling Bucket C. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
fireplace or repurposed as a waste bin.
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany & Brass Mounted Peat or Kindling Bucket C. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
liner accompanies the bucket. Works great against a fireplace or repurposed as a waste bin.
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany & Brass Mounted Peat or Kindling Bucket C. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
repurposed as a waste bin.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts Paper Bin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1920 Arts & Crafts waste paper receptacle, Anglo-American. Octagonal form, oak & copper
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

19th Century Victorian Copper and Brass Vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
piece of craftmanship, which would be ideal for a log bin or even as an oversized waste paper bin
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue De Hue Zhadou Slop Jar Spittoon, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
would be jettisoned into a 'zhadou' along with tea dregs and other waste. Blue de hue porcelain From
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19th Century Chinese Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plate Arhat, ca 1600-1640
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shows his waste. Beautifully painted clouds and the sun are also shown. The backside has a 4 character
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17th Century Chinese Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plates Tiger & Horse, ca 1600-1660
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
would be jettisoned into a 'zhadou' along with tea dregs and other waste. Blue de hue porcelain From
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17th Century Chinese Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Mintons Porcelain Chinoiserie Waste Bowl Circa 1830
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mintons (English, 1793-2005), circa 1830. A very fine quality antique porcelain waste bowl
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Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ribs, complete with original handle.  Ideal for use today as waste paper basket or a kindling store by
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper, Steel

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.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper, Steel

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
Large Vintage Chinese Floor Standing Wooden Storage Barrel with Lid
Located in Morristown, NJ
secured with two pegs. The interior has been converted to waste receptacle with a plastic collar and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket
H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
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
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19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grain Mortar
19th Century Grain Mortar
H 17.5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Tiffany Edwardian Regency Coffee & Tea Set with Flower Basket Finial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
comprises coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Tapering and fluted ovoid bodies. Feet domed
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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brass and Wood Umbrella Stand or Waste Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique brass and wood umbrella stand or waste basket.
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss Tole Painted Waste Basket SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Highly graphic poly chrome tole painted waste basket in amazing condition. Just lovely decoration
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Waste Baskets

Stylish Early 1900s Tall American Wire Urn or Waste Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900s tall American wire urn or waste basket.
Category

Early 1900s American Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Mesh

Neo-Classic Style Waste-Basket or Wine Caddy (GMD#2245)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neo-Classic Style Carved Walnut & Bronze Mounted Waste Basket or Wine Caddy, In-laid with
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19th Century Italian Antique Waste Baskets

19th Century Brass Kindling Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century brass kindling bucket could be used as a waste basket / trash can.
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19th Century Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Kindling Bucket
19th Century Brass Kindling Bucket
H 12.5 in W 16.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid-18th Century English Brass Milk Pail
Located in London, GB
serve as an outstanding waste-paper basket under a desk or writing table.
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Waste Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A slated waste basket.
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood

Waste Basket
H 17 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
1925 BLACK WASTE BASKET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BLACK WASTE BASKET ORIGINAL PAINT GREAT CONDITION MADE BY NEMCO BY THE NORTH WESTERM STEEL
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Early 20th Century American Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal

1925 BLACK WASTE BASKET
1925 BLACK WASTE BASKET
H 15 in Dm 14 in
Jicarilla Apache Waste Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicaralla Apache waste basket with handles. Originally dyed willow. As was faded, at a later date
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Other

Depression Era Expanded Metal Mesh Waste Basket, C.1930
By Nemco
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original depression era industrial factory or office waste basket with flared rolled
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Iron Waste Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century sculptural iron basket/umbrella stand with handles. Made in USA, circa 1900s.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Stickley Bothers Slatted Oak Waste Basket, Catalog #101-3, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts waste basket by Stickley Bros, Catalog #101-30, offers oak construction
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut and Copper Waste Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
versatile piece is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it as a waste basket or as a
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Copper

Northwestern Expanded Metal Company Wire Mesh Waste Basket
Located in Garnerville, NY
The Northwestern Expanded Metal Company, Chicago wire mesh waste basket. Fantastic diamond mesh
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

Large French Art Deco Steel Waste Basket
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very cool. A large size paper-basket, from cut-out steel in a classic Art Deco pattern. Industrial
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Steel

Pyrography Art Nouveau Portrait Burnt Wood Waste Basket
Located in Van Nuys, CA
executed by wood burning that produced a wastepaper basket. Each burnt wood panel with designs are attached
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19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Wood

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
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Faux Bois Waste Basket w/ Iron Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century German black forest waste paper basket or trash can. Constructed likely
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19th Century Antique Waste Baskets

Materials

Iron

RAWHIDE LEATHER BASKET
Located in Essex, MA
. Excellent for firewood, a waste basket or planter.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Waste Baskets

RAWHIDE LEATHER BASKET
RAWHIDE LEATHER BASKET
H 14.75 in Dm 16.75 in
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Antique Waste Baskets For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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