{"product_id":"large-french-wire-basket-with-square-handle-circa-1950s","title":"Large French Wire Basket with Square Handle Circa 1950s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn antique French wire basket, circa 1950s, from the ensuite bath of Le Marin, one of the guestrooms at Chanteduc. From the personal collection of Patricia Wells, it is accompanied by her note of use and affection. Patricia explains, \"I love wire things; this one was used for used hand towels.\" The basket reflects her intelligent simplicity and generous hospitality, the practical beauty that underpins life at Chanteduc.\n\nHand formed in France, the piece is crafted from pliant wire  that narrows gently at the waist and rises to an undulating rim finished with a ringed edge. A tall strap handle is steadied by graceful scroll brackets, while a circular foot with looped detailing gives lift and balance. Airy and easy to carry, modest in scale yet purposeful, it embodies the usefulness and craftsmanship Patricia values in her kitchens and gardens between Paris and Provence.\n\nToday it would be perfect beside a washstand for guest towels, set in a kitchen for linens or market produce, or in a garden room for lavender cuttings. It also stands beautifully on its own, the openwork celebrating French craftsmanship and a life lived between Paris and Provence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 19\" high x 13½\" long x 10¾\" wide  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 48cm high x 34cm long x 27cm wide \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54310828704082,"sku":"25266","price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC01026_498ca1fe-66b9-4f8f-8fd2-3976928f5e6d.jpg?v=1787228829","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/large-french-wire-basket-with-square-handle-circa-1950s","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}