Neoclassical Decorative Baskets

A fiery crimson tole wastebasket from France, 20th century, with gilded, Neoclassical foliate detail over vivid red pigment. The oval shape feels sophisticated for a powder room or o...

A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...

A red woven wicker picnic basket with metal handles, wood lid, and short tabletop for serving drinks or sandwiches. Created from woven red and br...

Antique two tier wrought iron 2 tier standing basket in excellent condition. Solid Iron with great stability. For Indoor and outdoor use. Measures 16.5" in width x 10.5" in depth...

French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket. Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.

With a bold orange leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...

With Tobacco brown leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...

Produced in France, circa 1880, this impressive silver plated jardiniere has elements of Greek mythology, making it Neoclassical style. On each side of the jardiniere is a mascaron o...

19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket Russia, circa 1880 Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade  Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...

A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...

With soft creamy mushroom tan leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handl...

A fine Neoclassical footed basket or confectionary stand. By Georg Drewes. In solid silver with a cut glass insert. Comprising a solid silver stand with a split swing handle abov...

Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket Austria, circa early 20th century Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...

Large 10" D rustic and elegant at the same time, add a neoclassical country touch to your bedroom, bathroom or office. The gold gilt edging gives it a Classic vintage/antique feel. S...

Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

Early 20th Century Italian wicker basket in a saucer shape with a leather-and-brass hinged lid that opens to a storage cavity historically used f...

A woven wicker basket painted in glossy red paint. This piece would be fabulous to serve bread or fruits, or as a decorative dish on a night table or dresse...

A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...

Longaberger 1994 Jingle Bell Basket, 1995 Dresden Basket, 1988 Long Basket - 3 Pcs. Circa 1988-1995. Measurements: Largest basket: 4" H x 18" W x 12" D.

Just on, this Leather Faux Book Waste Basket, by Theodor Alexander 14" H Beautiful gold tooled leather gold letters all around. This is quite large waste basket and in great conditi...

Hallmarked in London in 1778 by William Plummer, this delightful, George III, Antique sterling silver basket, features engraved and pierced decoration, and bead borders. The basket m...

A bright blue circular wicker basket. A great great basket for use as a planter, or as a waste bin. This piece features a woven wicker body and a woven floral knot pattern top. Di...

This fine pair of large late 19th century Russian baskets or hampers made in mahogany, brass inlaid panels with fabric and embroidered taping trim come from the estate of Mrs. John Gutfreund. Made in an open work manner with solid mahogany ribs that have then been inset with brass trim panels that are interspersed with flat roundels. The open work ribs are then filled from the back with a fine broad cloth creating a closed container...

English Georgian neoclassical sterling silver basket, ca 1790. Ovoid body on same foot with reeded c-scroll swing handle. Engraved wavy-s...

Bronze cup made by Antonio Pandiani in 1800. Measures: Ø 12 cm Ø 10 cm h 10 cm Antonio Pandiani was born in Milan in 1838 and died there in 1928. He was a great neoclassical sculptor belonging to the well-known artistic and industrial dynasty of the Pandians of Milan. Antonio studied at the Brera Academy learning the academic style and was immediately appreciated for his portraits. Very often the style of his works reproduces in miniature historical monuments...

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, circa 1900s A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...

With the quiet shade of grey leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handle...

A vintage wicker splint gathering basket with tacked rim, circa late-20th century, USA. A rectangular wicker splint gathering basket for fruits, vege...

Pair of antique French gilt tôle & iron tole metal filigree oval planters France, circa 1900s Each one of oval basket form, the flaring woven filigree gilt tôle metal frames, reta...

Unique handmade and signed by Sister Miller round basket with cover and leather handles.

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Vintage Neoclassical Wrapped Waste Paper Basket. This charming piece features a classic tapered form adorned with beautifully rendered neoclassical motifs, including graceful figures, cherubs, and delicate floral elements, all set against a warm, aged background. The "wrapped" construction gives it a unique texture and vintage character, making it far more than just a functional item. Perfect for an office, library, bedroom, or living area, this waste paper basket serves as a decorative accent that infuses your decor with historical style and sophistication. This lovely vintage waste paper basket...

Hallmarked in London in 1782 by William Plummer, this George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, is in the Neoclassical style, with engraved and pierced decoration to the bod...

Large Italian tazza in rosso antico with swan decorations on the corners and square bowl, godron wall and fluted shaft on a square base. Based on the 1787...

Sterling silver navette basket with handle. Elegant sweetmeat basket tray with a fixed handle, crafted with an oval navette shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in the 1920's. This tray is decorated with fluted scalloped patterns and mounted in four stylized legs. The side panels are decorated with pierced perforations to recreate organic patterns. Weight: 369.5 Grams, (236.85 Dwt). Measurements: 292 mm by 178 mm by 205 mm (11.5 x 7.0 x 8.1 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark of an armor with a 6, the model numbers, the silver assay mark and signed, "STERLING C 3705". History: When silver baskets first appeared around the 17th century they resembled the original, practical and rudimental woven straw or wooden baskets used...

Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded...

Hallmarked in London in 1795 by Solomon Hougham, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, is in t...