Vintage Nantucket-Style Handwoven Rattan Gathering Basket

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A beautifully crafted vintage gathering basket woven in the Nantucket tradition, with a softly rounded rectangular body and an integral … Read more A beautifully crafted vintage gathering basket woven in the Nantucket tradition, with a softly rounded rectangular body and an integral upright wooden handle. Alternating woven patterns create subtle movement across the natural rattan surface, while the scalloped lower edge and neatly wrapped rim lend the piece a particularly finished appearance.

Its generous open form is suited to both practical and decorative use. Place it on a kitchen island for fruit or garden cuttings, fill it with folded linens in a guest room, or display it empty on an old pine table where the workmanship can be appreciated.

Dimensions: 14"W x 10.25"D x 13"H
Materials: Handwoven rattan or cane with a wooden handle
Style/Era: Nantucket style, American coastal and traditional; late 20th century
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor surface variation consistent with age and handmade construction
Notable Features: Fixed central handle, scalloped woven body and decorative radiating weave See less