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Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut and Copper Waste Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
versatile piece is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it as a waste basket or as a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Northwestern Expanded Metal Company Wire Mesh Waste Basket
Located in New Windsor, NY
The Northwestern Expanded Metal Company, Chicago wire mesh waste basket. Fantastic diamond mesh
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

Pyrography Art Nouveau Portrait Burnt Wood Waste Basket
Located in Van Nuys, CA
executed by wood burning that produced a wastepaper basket. Each burnt wood panel with designs are attached
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19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Waste Baskets

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Wood

Erie Art Metal Co. Waste Basket
By Erie Art Metal Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial age waste paper basket manufactured by the Erie Art Metal Co. in the 1920s. It is made
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Metal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Faux Bois Waste Basket w/ Iron Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century German black forest waste paper basket or trash can. Constructed likely
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19th Century Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

19th Century French Hand-Painted Decorative Basket with Music and Floral Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, oval tole waste basket was created in France, circa 1870. The antique has a wide
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Waste Baskets

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Tôle

Early 20th Century French Patinated Brown Leather Basket with Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
with a strap decorated with brass rings and brass nail heads around the base. The waste basket is in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Leather

Early 20th Century French Brass Basket or Planter with Lion Head Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
in excellent condition with a rich patinated finish and could be used as a planter or a waste basket
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Mid-19th Century French Copper and Iron Grain Measure Basket with Side Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
rich patinated copper finish. Use this antique round basket as a planter or waste basket. Measures: 16
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper, Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century French Painted Tole Baskets with Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
, decorative waste baskets are hand-painted with colorful flower bouquets with various designs. Each basked is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Tôle

19th Century French Repousse Brass Basket or Cache Pot with Lid and Inside Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
finish and could be used as a planter or a waste basket as well. Measures: 14" diameter 18" height.  
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

French Late 19th Century Moss Green Rolled Rim Wire Metal Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
also work beautifully as a waste basket in a bath or bedroom or as a utensil holder in the kitchen
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Waste Baskets

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Metal

Blue Farmhouse Barrel Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Blue farmhouse barrel bucket. Beautifully blue patinaed American wood slatted barrel bucket/ waste
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Early 20th Century Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

Late 19th Century Large Copper Log Bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
an oversized waste basket. Copper out surface with steel rim and handles, zinc lined on the inside
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
used in a number of ways, such as a waste basket in a powder bathroom, or as a decorative accessory in
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

19th Century French Copper Grain Measure Bucket with Side Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
used in a number of ways, such as a waste basket in a powder bathroom, or as a decorative accessory in
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
polished finish throughout. Versatile, the dish could also be used as a waste basket, a wine or beer cooler
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass, Copper

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron Bucket with Decorative Crest Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
as a large waste basket. Measures: 16.5" W x 16" D x 17.5" H.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Metal, Tôle

Mid-19th Century French Copper Jelly and Jam Boiling Bowl with Brass Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
kitchen, but could also be used as a planter or waste basket elsewhere in the house. Measures: 18" W x 15
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass, Copper

19th Century French Walnut and Iron Tilted Jardinière Planter with Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
. This versatile hanging pail could be used in a number of ways, such as a large waste basket, a planter
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
, black, red and beige palette; the piece could also be used as a large waste basket. Measures: 16.5" W x
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Late 19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Metal, Tôle

Art Deco Inlay Waste Paper Basket or Planter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Teak Art Deco waste paper basket or use as a planter with details indicative of the era. Tapered
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Waste Baskets

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Teak

Antique Waste Paper Basket, Austrian, Cedar, Home Office Bin, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique waste paper basket. An Austrian, cedar and brass bound bathroom or home office
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

19th Century American Stoneware Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
a wonderful crackled glaze finish. This is an excellent size for a powder room waste basket, or
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19th Century American Country Antique Waste Baskets

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Stoneware

Antique Paris Park Can
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Large antique Parisian waste basket. Made of heavy gauge steel this piece has a heavy feel as well
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Early 20th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
. Versatile and functional, this cache-pot can be repurposed as a waste basket, a decorative storage container
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Late 19th Century French Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass, Copper

19th Century French Brass Cache-Pot with Lion Head Handles and Repousse Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
brass finish and could also be used as an elegant waste basket. Measure: 17" diameter 14" height.  
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Early 20th Century Metal Basket Bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Metal slotted basket, used for fishing, circa 1900. Perfect for use now as a unique waste paper
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Metal

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
slotted sides and 2 carrying handles. Ideal for re-use as a waste paper basket or log bin. Has taken on
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Steel

19th Century American Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
of original green paint, and a twisted splint base. A chic waste paper basket!
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

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Oak

Vintage American Industrial Woven Wire Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
or out. Such a cool form and perfect for use as a waste paper basket that requires a narrow space.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Steel

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

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Wood, Willow

Rustic Antique Black Forest Antler Basket 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tusks. designed as plant cachepot or waste paper basket. executed ca. 1890.
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19th Century German Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wire Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
perfectly folksy sculptural form. Would make an excellent firewood basket, or waste bin.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

Large, Heavy Antique Industrial Mortar, English Cast Iron Fireside Bin, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
graphite finish to the substantial bell form cast iron Ideal for use as a fireside bin, waste basket or
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

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Iron

Large 20th Century Vintage or Late Antique Round Rattan Basket with Lid 1 of 2
Located in London, GB
laundry basket or waste paper bin.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

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Rattan

19th Century English Victorian Copper Bronze Coal Scuttle with Original Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
. Versatile, it could be use next to a fireplace to store wood burning logs, or as a fancy waste basket. 19"W
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass, Copper

Arts Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Steel rim base and handle with turned pine handle. Ideal for use as a log bin or quirky waste paper
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Late 19th Century Arts Crafts Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Leather Coat of Arms Waste Paper Basket The basket is made in leather with the Royal Crest, it is
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1920s Colonial Revival Antique Waste Baskets

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Leather

Rawhide Log Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
a fireplace for logs or as waste paper basket, English, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Waste Baskets

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Cowhide

19th c. Boat Shaped Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
carrying handle on spade hinges, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass, Copper

Verdigris Copper Vessel
Located in Greenwich, CT
, the bail handle over flared lip, Initialled "W.F.J" and dated 1877, ideal for kindling bucket or waste
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1870s English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Arts Crafts Scandinavian Copper Bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, with steel handle and bottom rim. Ideal for use as a log bin or waste paper basket. Expected surface
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper

Brass Bound Wooden Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
very attractive planter or a very superior waste paper basket? The Barrel is 10” high and 12 in
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19th Century Campaign Antique Waste Baskets

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Pine

Turned Mahogany Peat Bucket with Ebonized Decoration
Located in Greenwich, CT
color. Great as kindling bucket, wine cooler or waste paper basket.  
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1840s Dutch William IV Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Unusual Georgian Mahogany Peat Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
whole with good color. Perfect as a waste paper basket or kindling holder.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Late 19th century arts and crafts copper bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
waste paper basket or kindling bin. Expected surface marks, but a fine example.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper, Steel

19th Century English Brass Bound Copper Vessel
Located in Greenwich, CT
beautifully polished and perfect for its original purpose or as an umbrella stand or high waisted waste paper
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19th Century English Antique Waste Baskets

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Copper, Brass

Georgian Peat Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
kindling or as waste paper basket. Height below is with handle down. With handle raised it is 24" tall.
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Plate Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
liner (would not have been lined originally, but perhaps a bit more serviceable as a waste paper basket
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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Waste Baskets

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Brass

Victorian 19th Century Elm Painted Childs Wheelbarrow
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to transport a pets food around in, or even just as a
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

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Elm

19th Century Paint Decorated Childs Wheelbarrow
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
could think of is as a decorative fireside log container, an unusual waste paper basket, something to
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Waste Baskets

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Pine

Antique French Burr Walnut Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, also ideal for use as a luxurious waste paper basket, circa 1840 in date. The jardiniere is of
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1870s French Antique Waste Baskets

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Ormolu

Industrial Wire Waste Basket
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial waste basket finely crafted with a subtly flaring form, made of braided and patinated
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Steel

Industrial Waste Basket
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted industrial patinated waste basket made of braided steel wire having a subtly
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1920s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Wire

Braided Steel Waste Basket
By Nemco
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A diminutive industrial waste basket crafted of stamped steel and braided and patinated steel wire
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Waste Baskets

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Steel

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Antique Waste Baskets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique waste baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique waste baskets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique waste baskets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique waste baskets bearing Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique waste baskets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nemco, Stickley Brothers and Stow Davis are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Waste Baskets?

Prices for antique waste baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique waste baskets begin at $255 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $750.