Primitive Handmade Wire Egg Basket | Vintage Collapsible Farm Basket
Vintage Wire Egg Basket | Primitive Hand Made Metal Chicken is a charming piece of farmhouse history that remains just as useful today as when it was first made. Designed for gathering, storing, and displaying fresh eggs, its open wire construction allows for excellent airflow while adding authentic rustic character to a kitchen, pantry, or countertop.
Perfect For:
- Collecting fresh eggs from the chicken coop
- Displaying eggs on a kitchen counter
- Holding seasonal produce or garden harvests
- Adding authentic primitive farmhouse decor to the home
Style It With:
Pair this vintage wire egg basket with pieces from our Vintage Kitchen Decor collection and layer it with rustic accents from our Antique & Vintage Baskets collection for a warm, collected farmhouse display.
This vintage wire egg basket dates from the 1940s to 1950s and was entirely handmade using bent and hand-wired metal. Unlike many commercially produced examples, this basket features a wonderfully primitive silhouette with an unusually large, flat tail that gives it exceptional folk art character and immediately caught our attention.
The hinged top wires open and close to make loading and removing eggs easy, while the sturdy wire handle collapses neatly when not in use for compact storage. Its generous size provides plenty of room for gathering eggs, yet it is equally attractive displayed on a countertop filled with fresh produce, linens, or seasonal decorations.
Years of honest use have created the warm patina and slight irregularities that make handmade pieces like this so desirable. Small variations in shape are not flaws but evidence of hand craftsmanship, giving this basket the authentic character that collectors appreciate and modern reproductions simply cannot duplicate.
Whether you have backyard chickens or simply love decorating with genuine farmhouse antiques, this primitive basket is both practical and beautifully sculptural. Its open construction allows fresh eggs to breathe naturally while creating an eye-catching display in any country, cottage, or rustic kitchen.
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Materials: hand-wired metal with collapsible wire handle
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Origin: unknown
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Era: 1940s to 1950s
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Dimensions: 12.5" L x 8" W x 9" H with handle upright
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Condition: vintage; wear consistent with age and use; beautiful patina, age-related surface wear, and handmade shape irregularities present (see photos)
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Use: collecting, storing, and displaying fresh eggs; produce basket; farmhouse kitchen decor
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Sourcing: hand selected
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Design Notes: unusual primitive handmade form with a distinctive large flat tail, hinged opening top, collapsible handle, and authentic farmhouse appeal
Only one available. Once sold, this exact handmade egg basket will not be restocked. Authentic primitive wire egg baskets with handcrafted construction, collapsible handles, and unusual folk-art forms are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Please Note: Due to the vintage and antique nature of our items, all sales are final. Please carefully review all photographs, read the complete description, and verify measurements before purchasing. Condition details, wear, patina, repairs, and imperfections are disclosed to the best of our ability and are part of the character of antique and vintage goods.
