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Classic Italian solid walnut waste basket with hand caned side panels
Located in Ferndale, MI
Elegant solid walnut frame waste basket with hand caned panels on the interior and exterior . Trash
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Large Waste Paper Basket, Tartan Fabric, Leather with Bronze Accents
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
A large paper basket in leather covered with tartan fabric with bronze accents. We did not find
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Thick Lucite Dark Amber Marble Pattern Waste Basket, Can Umbrella Stand
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite trash basket, waste can or umbrella stand in an dark Amber
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Lucite

Perforated Metal Industrial Waste Basket in the Manner of Mathieu Mategot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist perforated metal industrial desk accessory waste basket in the manner
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti 1950s Black and Gold Stencilled Key Design Paper Waste Basket
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Rare and original 1950s black key design pattern Piero Fornasetti gold stencilled paper waste
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois 1970s Tortoise Lucite Paper Waste Basket
By Michel Dumas, Roche Bobois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant desk accessory, this Lucite paper wastebasket was designed for Roche Bobois by Michel Dumas Creations in the 1970s. Geometric tall square shape in tortoise (tortoiseshell) te...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1960 Wendell August Forge Scalloped Aluminum Dogwood Waste Basket Grove City Pa
By Wendell August Forge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Waste basket By Wendell August forge decorative scalloped dogwood waste basket trash can 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Aluminum

Wendell August Forge Pretty Dogwood Waste Basket Hammered Aluminum Grove City PA
By Wendell August Forge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Waste basket Wendell August Forge pretty dogwood vintage handmade waste basket trash can hammered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Aluminum

French Scrollwork Waste Basket Bin in Gilt Wrought Iron with Star Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding handwrought iron waste basket with scrollwork and stars detailings, France, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Martin Åberg for Servex Large Teak Waste Paper Basket, c. 1960 s
By Servex 1, Martin Åberg
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic teak veneered wastebasket in rare large size, designed by Martin Åberg for Servex of Sweden; marked with heat stamps underneath. Model No. 77674.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Teak

Carl Aubock 1950s Waste Paper Basket. Brown Leather and Brass. Austria 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful midcentury wastebasket with amazing original patina. Made from hand sewn, thick double cow hide leather. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria in the 1950s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock 1950s Waste Paper Basket. Black Leather and Brass. Austria 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful midcentury wastebasket with amazing original patina. Made from hand sewn, thick double cow hide leather. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria in the 1950s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

1960s Wendell August Forge Lovely Floral Waste Basket in Aluminum Grove City PA
By Wendell August Forge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Waste basket 1960s Wendell August Forge Floral Motif Waste Basket in Hammered Aluminum Grove City
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Aluminum

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois 1970s Smoked Lucite and Chrome Paper Waste Basket
By Michel Dumas, Roche Bobois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lucite paper waste basket designed for Roche Bobois by Michel Dumas Creations in 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather and Brass Waste Paper Basket in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and chic waste paper basket is made of black leather and brass. This is a very
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Teak waste paper basket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Norway 1960s
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in ECHT, NL
Scandinavian modern waste paper basket. Designed by Einar Barnes in the 1960s and made by P.S
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid Century Italian Regency Gilt Metal Waste Paper Bin from Li Puma
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid Century Regency paper basket made of gold plated metal. Manufacturer is Li Puma
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Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Mid Century Modern Teak Waste Paper Bin by Martin Aberg for Servex Sweden 1960s
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern teak waste paper bin or basket. Designed by Martin
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Teak

Wire Braided Mesh Waste Can
By Nemco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful midcentury wire mesh waste can by Nemco Chicago - the iconic trash can is the staple of
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Wire

Wooden Waste Can or Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden waste can or waste bin. A compliment to many space and especially next to a desk or work
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Perforated Metal Waste Basked 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Perforated Steel Waste Basked 1950s ,Oval shape , Off White in color .
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

Metal Chinoiserie Waste Can with Gold Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid century statement.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Vintage French leather paper waste bucket
Located in TILBURG, NL
Vintage French triangular leather paper waste bucket. The dark brown leather is in a very nice
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Brass Waste Can with Heron Bird Motif
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass waste can with etched motifs of a perched bird and on opposing side, a pair of
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Pierro Fornasetti Architettura Half Circle Wooden Waste Bin with
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fornasetti and Architettura Waste Bin. The waste bin is a wooden half circle frame with
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bentwood

Japanese Teak and Sapele Wood Waste Bin
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese wastebasket features a thin circular teak and sapele plywood body that tapers towards to the bottom of the bin. Dimensions: ??11.25" diameter x 16" height. Condition: ...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Faux Book Spine Trash Can Waste Can
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage trash can with faux leather book spine construction motif. This example is in very clean, ready to use condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oliver K. Whiting of London Waste Bin with Portraits of Bach, Brahms Beethoven
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Oliver K. Whiting of London Waste Bin/Trash Can with Classical Composer Portraits of
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Teak Waste Paper Bin Designed by Einar Barnes for P S Heggen Norway Midcentury
By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Teak waste paper basket from the 1950s, manufactured by PS Heggen Norway, designed by Einar Barnes
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Mategot Inspired White Woven Wire Waste Bin or Umbrella Holder with Brass Base
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mathieu Mategot inspired woven metal waste bin or umbrella stand with brass frame. In
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Teak Paper Basket, Martin Aberg, Servex Rainbow, Sweden, 1960s
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian waste paper basket, paper bin from the 1960s. Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Teak

Fornasetti waste basket
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Fornasetti waste bin. Baroque pattern lithographic transfer, and lacquered metal. Green on black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Wooden Waste Basket
By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Scandinavian cylindrical waste basket, veneered in exotic wood. Marked on underside with
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Architectural Waste Basket, 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted wood trash can from the mid century. Minimalist architectural design reminiscent of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Waste Paper Basket/Bin in Teak
By Servex 1
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage teak waste paper basket bin made by Servex of Sweden A few nicks in the teak veneer but
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Primitives

Materials

Teak

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 1950s Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Waste Paper Basket
By Mathieu Matégot, Li Puma Firenze
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning midcentury vintage gold / gilt / gilded Hollywood Regency style trash can / bin / waste
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century 1950s Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Waste Paper Basket
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and vintage gold / gilt / gilded Hollywood Regency style trash can / bin / waste paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century 1950s Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Waste Paper Basket
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and vintage gold / gilt / gilded Hollywood Regency style trash can / bin / waste paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century 1950s Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Waste Paper Basket
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning & vintage gold / gilt / gilded Hollywood Regency style trash can / bin / waste paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Home Accents

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Architectural Plywood Waste Basket
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
An architectural waste basket from the 1940s. Constructed of plywood. Great patina.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Rainbow Sweden Teak Waste Baskets
Located in Ferndale, MI
13" and 11' teak waste baskets by Rainbow of Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Teak

Jacques Adnet Leather Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather waste bin by French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Signature Jacques Adnet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Bamboo Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury bamboo waste basket [wastebasket] or trash can in the style of Gucci. Piece measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Waste Paper Basket or Umbrella Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury Vintage Hollywood Regency style waste paper basket / bin or umbrella stand / walking
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century-Modern Teak Wood and Gilded Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by a Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket, Trash Can or Bin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scandinavian waste bin circa 1970's. Beautifully made in teak and in impeccable condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Teak

Mottled Leather Waste Paper Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather covered wastebasket of rectangular form with rounded corners. The exterior has a mottled finish resembling tortoiseshell. There are ridges lined with gold paint that accent t...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Leather

Fornasetti waste basket / bin Siamese cats
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti waste basket with Siamese cat motif. Blue eyes! Whimsical Fornasetti bin. Screen
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

1960s French Stitched Leather Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice waste(paper) basket in light brown leather with cream stitching, 1960s, France.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Fornasetti Toleware Cat Form Waste Basket
By Fornasetti
Located in Essex, MA
Fornasetti toleware cat form waste basket. Signed on base. Provenance ; Estate of Jean Van Waveren.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Mid Century Brutalist Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand or Waste Basket, c. 1970s
By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brutalist umbrella stand or waste basket, rendered in welded and hammered brass and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass and Copper Waste Paper Basket
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin brass finished waste-paper container with upper and lower copper banding held on by
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Home Accents

1950s Italian Waste Basket by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and elegant steel waste basket of cylindrical form with a patinated brass rim having an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Steel

Green Leather Waste Paper Basket, France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Green leather waste paper basket, France, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Waste Paper basket, France 1950's
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Mid Century Waste Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century waste basket you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every mid century waste basket was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century waste basket — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century waste basket bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc. and Servex each produced at least one beautiful mid century waste basket that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Waste Basket?

A mid century waste basket can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $790, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $60,790.

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