Vintage Dutch Wooden Fruit Basket, 1970s

Details

Description

A wonderfully authentic vintage dutch wooden fruit crate basket from the venlo region, dating to the 1970s and marked coop. … Read more A wonderfully authentic vintage dutch wooden fruit crate basket from the venlo region, dating to the 1970s and marked coop. Venlose veiling. With its weathered wood, faded original lettering, and honest agricultural wear, this piece captures the nostalgic atmosphere of old orchards, traditional auctions, and rural market life.

originally used in the dutch fruit trade, this rustic fruit basket / harvest basket / market crate is a beautiful survivor from a bygone era. The former cooperative fruit auction in venlo, referenced on the crate, ceased operations in 1990, which adds an extra layer of regional history and makes this piece especially appealing for collectors of authentic dutch agricultural and brocante objects.
its simple utilitarian construction, aged timber, and naturally worn patina give it the warm, soulful character that brocante and farmhouse enthusiasts are always searching for. Whether styled as a decorative basket, rustic storage crate, harvest display, or country house accent, it brings immediate charm and authenticity to an interior.

perfect for use in a brocante interior, farmhouse kitchen, pantry, garden room, shop display, or country house setting. Beautiful for storing fruit, vegetables, linens, magazines, garden tools, or for display with apples, dried flowers, pottery, or antique bottles.

a highly decorative and versatile vintage dutch wooden fruit basket crate with strong rustic appeal and genuine market history.
key features
authentic vintage dutch fruit crate basket
marked coop. Venlose veiling
origin: venlo, netherlands
period: 1970s
former cooperative auction reference, no longer active since 1990
rustic weathered wood with original patina
ideal for brocante, farmhouse, rustic, and country interiors
suitable as decorative basket, storage box, or display crate

material :
wood

country of origin :
netherlands

period :
1970s

condition
good vintage condition with visible age-related wear, scuffs, marks, old traces of use, and a beautifully weathered surface consistent with decades of practical agricultural use. This patina is part of its authentic character and decorative app this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution See less