French Woven Steel Bread and Egg Basket

Details
A beautifully crafted French woven steel wire bread basket, its form borrowing entirely from the tradition of natural wicker, a technique that elevates the everyday into something extraordinary. The oval form is generous yet refined, with a gently flared rim finished with a twisted wire border that echoes the craft of the weave itself. At home on a laid table bearing a baguette, or repurposed as a catchall on a kitchen counter for fruit and eggs. A piece that carries the warmth of a French household and the utility of a bygone kitchen. 

Listing is for one basket. Edition 1 of 1.

Size
24.5 x 19.5cm

Sourced In
Paris

Material
Woven steel wire

Style
This basket reflects the robust domestic craft tradition of mid-20th century France, where woven wire objects were a fixture of the boulangerie, the bistro, and the family kitchen. The technique of weaving steel wire in imitation of wicker was prized for its durability and its ability to bring texture and warmth to utilitarian objects. The deep, darkened tone of the steel speaks to decades of love, lending the piece a depth and character that only time can give.

Provenance
France, mid-20th Century

Condition
Well-Loved Condition. Pieces with visible signs of age and character. The steel has darkened and mellowed over time, lending the basket a deep, pewter-like tone. Minor variations in the weave and gentle signs of wear are present throughout, forming part of the piece's considerable charm. For those who love the poetry of timeworn beauty.

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Acquisition Note
These are not new items; their gentle imperfections, subtle marks, and rich patina are part of what make them unique and beautiful. Minor variations from the images may occur, reflecting each piece's rich heritage, unless otherwise noted.