Antique French Grape Harvest Basket

• Approx. 21″ wide x 20″ deep x 27.5″ tall
• Sold individually.
• Condition and wear consistent with age and use. Expect a rich patina and natural wear that speak to its age and authenticity
• circa 1860 from Burgundy, France
• The red painted initials on the one side indicate the vineyard it came from

A Rare Piece of French Vineyard History

This antique grape harvest basket was handwoven in Burgundy, France, in the late 19th century and originally used during the winemaking process to collect grapes from the vine and transport them to the press.

Crafted from cleft oak—a traditional technique where wood is split rather than cut—the basket features exceptional strength, organic texture, and a timeworn patina that only develops over generations of use.

Why Designers Love These

Oversized antique baskets like this are prized not just for their history, but for their scale and presence. Their sculptural form and rich texture make them a statement object, not just storage.

Use it as:

• A dramatic indoor tree or olive tree planter (cachepot)

• A firewood basket beside a fireplace

• A floor basket for throws in a living room

• A hallway or entry anchor piece

• A decorative vessel layered with branches or textiles