{"product_id":"antique-french-willow-picnic-basket-with-leather-closure","title":"Antique French Willow Picnic Basket with Leather Closure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something about a French basket that instantly makes a home feel more welcoming. Handwoven from rich honey-toned willow, this antique French picnic basket has beautifully arched swing handles reinforced with metal inside for strength and durability. The hinged fitted lid is securely attached with its original twisted wire fasteners, allowing it to open while remaining connected to the basket—a wonderfully practical detail that speaks to its quality construction. The original aged leather closure with brass lock adds beautiful character developed over decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether holding fresh market flowers in the kitchen, carried into the garden for an afternoon picnic, or displayed beside your fireplace filled with quilts, it brings effortless French country charm wherever it goes. The warm patina of the willow is especially lovely, showing the mellow color only time can create. One swing handle has a few broken willow strands, a cosmetic age-related imperfection that does not affect its strength thanks to its original metal reinforcement. We always prefer to show these honest signs of age, as they are part of the story of an authentic antique. A beautiful decorative storage basket for blankets, linens, magazines, or garden gatherings. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 102, 80);\"\u003eComplimentary U.S. shipping included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 16\" x 13\" x 16-1\/2\" h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench willow baskets like this were everyday companions for shopping at village markets, gathering produce, and leisurely picnics in the countryside. Their practical construction, reinforced swing handles, and handwoven craftsmanship have made surviving examples increasingly desirable. Today they're treasured as both functional storage and timeless decorative pieces that instantly evoke the relaxed elegance of French country living.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816195706934,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/AntiuqeFrenchwillowbasketwithleatherstrapclosure-boxstyle.jpg?v=1783462111","url":"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/products\/antique-french-willow-picnic-basket-with-leather-closure","provider":"frenchgardenhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}