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Antique French champagne basket with lid and handles , French willow storage basket with hand-painted initials A L
Vintage French basket styled with bread and linens in a French Country kitchen
Antique French champagne basket with handles a bottle of Lillet and baguette
Detail of the basket’s original painted finish and aged patina, with string closure
Detail of the basket’s original handle and aged patina shown with champagne basket and handle, olive bowls and cutting board in French kitchen scene
Antique French champagne basket with lid and handles , French willow storage basket with hand-painted initials A L
Vintage French basket styled with bread and linens in a French Country kitchen
Antique French champagne basket with handles a bottle of Lillet and baguette
Detail of the basket’s original painted finish and aged patina, with string closure
Detail of the basket’s original handle and aged patina shown with champagne basket and handle, olive bowls and cutting board in French kitchen scene

French Willow Storage Basket with Hand-Painted Initial

$180.00

A beautiful reminder that the pieces we love most are often the ones that carry a little history. This charming French willow basket, hand-painted with the initials “A L,” has the wonderful warmth and authenticity of a piece that has truly been lived with. Imagine it carried through the French countryside, resting on a kitchen table, or holding linens and provisions for a leisurely afternoon outdoors. The basket retains its original character, including the waxed string securing the lid, a missing closing loop, and a handle that has come unattached on one side.

After all these years, I have forgiven it that - hoping it went on lots of special "picniques" with lovely people! These gentle signs of age are part of its appeal, giving it the relaxed, collected beauty that makes French Country interiors so personal and layered. Perfect for holding linen napkins, fresh bread, market finds, or gathered treasures from the garden. Styled on a kitchen counter, beside a bar cart, or tucked into a library or entry, it brings an effortless touch of French country living to your home. Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

  • Measures 10-1/2" x 8-3/4" x 6-1/2".

Collector’s Note

Handwoven willow baskets were part of French home life for generations. Examples with original painted initials and honest signs of use are especially appealing to all of us who love the beauty of authentic, well-loved country pieces.

Brand frenchgardenhouse

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