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Style: Primitive
Wicker Splint Market Basket
Located in New York, NY
A wicker splint market gathering 'buttocks' basket with 'God's eye' handle support, circa early-20th century, America.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

19th century Rural Egg Collection Buttocks Basket
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine this gorgeous textural piece of rustic history being carried about a farm in the 1850's, collecting eggs on a spring morning. Now, imagine this same beautiful piece today in ...
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak

Chinese River Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed

Early French Gathering Basket
Located in Louisville, KY
This early French gathering basket has all the right stuff that makes it feel like it was in a romantic novel in early Spring in the south of F...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

A Large Willow Branch Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
A large vintage willow branch basket, mid-20th century. 27 inches wide and deep by 14 inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Willow

Kenyan Dorobo Water Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Kenyan water basket attributed to the Dorobo, circa 1900. 5 by 5 by 5 inches; 7 ½ inches tall with handle
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Early 1900s Kenyan Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Wabi Sabi Vernacular Log Beehives, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These hand-crafted log vessels are made from solid sections of tree trunks, with the bark left intact to preserve their raw, natural texture. Originally used in traditional beekeepin...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Splint Oak Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 19th century American splint oak gathering basket with one long bent-oak handle, a double banded rim, and a large belly. Found in New England.
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak

Karuk Winnowing Tray Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Karuk winnowing tray basket, circa 1900. 11 ¼ by 11 inches; 2 inches deep
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

South Georgia Cotton Picking Baskets - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of south Georgia plantation split oak cotton picking baskets, c.1900. largest: 24 ½ inches wide by 23 ¾ inches deep by 18 ¾ inches tall smaller: 22 inches wide by 22 inches d...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak

Ifugao Rice Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
An Ifugao rice basket, Philippines, mid-20th century. 9 inches wide by 13 ½ inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Ketchikan Basket, c.1925
Located in Savannah, GA
A Ketchikan basket, circa 1925. 3 inches wide by 2 inches tall
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1920s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

20th Century American Hand-Woven Birch Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with an artisan’s touch and a deep appreciation for natural materials, this 20th-century American hand-woven basket is a testament to both craftsmanship and ingenuity. Constr...
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20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Birch

Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Elm, Willow

Early 20th Century English Oak Barrel with Four Brass Bands
Located in Troy, MI
Tall late 19th-early 20th century English oak barrel with four polished brass bands. Unknown maker. Other similar styled English barrels in various ...
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Karuk Winnowing Tray Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Karuk winnowing tray basket, circa 1900. 11 ¾ by 11 ¼ inches; 2 inches deep
Category

20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Wicker Splint Gathering Basket
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Willow Basket Capponara Shoulder Belt, Portego, Handmade in Italy
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Capponara shoulder belts is a basket made from willows harvested in Vicenza area, Italy. Mario Brocchi is the maker who grows weaving this natural material, as extremely flexible wh...
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Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Willow Basket Niche, Portego, Handmade in Italy
Located in Stienta, IT
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Willow Basket Niche, Portego, Handmade in Italy
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H 12.6 in W 8.66 in D 12.99 in
Vintage Wicker Basket
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique French Woven Harvest Basket – Early 20th Century A beautifully aged hand-woven French harvest basket, crafted from natural wicker with a wide, tapering form and sturdy twiste...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Cane

Vintage Wicker Basket
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Pit River Globular Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pit River globular basket. Period: circa 1900. Origin: California Size: 6" x 9". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, excepti...
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Other

Pit River Globular Basket
Pit River Globular Basket
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H 6 in Dm 9 in
French wicker laundry basket
Located in Nivelles, BE
French wicker basket from the beginning of the century. It can be used today as a laundry basket or for bathroom decorating or even as a firewood basket. This gives a touch of French...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

French wicker laundry basket
French wicker laundry basket
$313
H 16.54 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. Hand-woven of young willo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
$428
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Large Rectangular Rush Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
We use these phenomenal heavy duty baskets for storing blankets, shoes, toys or anything you can think of! The solid rattan frames make our baskets as durable as they are beautiful.
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21st Century and Contemporary Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Large Rectangular Rush Basket
Large Rectangular Rush Basket
$758
H 22 in W 20 in D 25.5 in
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Located in Antwerpen, BE
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Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Cane

Vintage French Wicker Basket
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$216
H 13 in W 29.53 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th-century French grape harvesting basket, skillfully handwoven from willow with a robust, time-worn presence. Originating from the vineyards of rural France, this basket ...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Previously Available Items
Hammered Brass Pail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Hammered Brass Pail
Hammered Brass Pail
H 17.5 in Dm 11.5 in
19th Century French Drying Basket
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An enormous French basket from the late 19th century, likely used in a bakery or boulangerie for displaying baguette or other breads, if not in the vineyards for harvesting grapes. L...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo

19th Century French Drying Basket
19th Century French Drying Basket
H 5 in W 52.25 in D 30.75 in
Antique Early 20th Century American Woven Oak Melon Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique American hand-made woven oak melon basket. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece. USA, Early 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Elm, Willow

Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
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Located in Savannah, GA
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Rice Harvest Bucket
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Iron

Antique Apache Olla Jar Coiled Willow Wicker Devil's Claw Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Apache Native American coiled olla jar shaped basket, willow, devil's claw. Early 20th century, Southwestern United States, most impressive large size, primitive hand-w...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Natural Fiber, Willow

Unique Red Colour Circa 1900 Leather Mill Wicker Basket Large Log Fire Basket
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb original example of a wicker mill basket. a great look with its original red painted colour. Historically these baskets were painted and numbere...
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1890s English Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Rare Early 19th Century Huge Leather Mill Basket Primitive Log Fire Basket
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb example of a very large Pig Skin Leather Mill Basket, displaying great colour and wear and full of character. Despite the various tears and patch...
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Leather

19th Century Chinese Carriage Box
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Chinese Carriage Box
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1930s Primitive Artisan Handwoven Basket Rustic Raw Cowhide
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Baskets

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Ash

Primitive decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $1,300.

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