Sunday, May 6, 2012

Is this a French Laundry Basket or what?!? I need your feedback.

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Can anyone tell me about this basket? It looks VERY old. It has wood rails that look timeworn on the bottom and wood poles on the corners. Is it a french laundry basket? I found some online that looked almost identical and they were $200!
It is huge! Both of my girls can sit in it together. I am hoping that some of you French antique collectors can tell me my suspicion is correct. Like I said, it looks very old, which you can't really tell from the pictures.




Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this!

♥Linsey
Linking to:
le chateau des fleurs


19 comments:

Angie @ Knick of Time said...

I have no idea, but it sure is cool!

Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time

THE FARMHOUSE PORCH said...

1.99 at Goodwill yesterday. Two ladies tried to buy it from me in the parking lot while I was putting it in my car. I'm hoping this is one of those hidden treasure moments I always hear about on antiques roadshow. LOL!!

Even if it isn't french...it's old,cool and was 2 bucks! So worth it

Linda at French Hollow said...

I'm afraid I can't help you identify it, but is a gorgeous basket. It's a treasure for $2 no matter what!

Linda

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

It looks like a French market basket to me! Great find...

Designing Domesticity said...

Agree with the others. No idea what it is, but who cares! Amazing find for $2. Well done, you! Thanks for sharing, liz

Anne said...

Linsey,
I am no help either.But what an amazing find girl!And for 2.00 YOWZA looks great with those pillows too.
Anne

Pura Vida said...

So jealous

Di@Cottage-Wishes said...

Great find, don't know why I can't find things like that!!

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Don't know it's provenance, but it is awesome! I'd have been tickled to death to find that at the GW.

Hugs,
Judy

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

It's a beautiful basket.

Dee

GennieG said...

What am awesome deal! I love that basket!!! You scored!

Kristel said...

I cant help you out, but wanted to tell you that is one beautiful basket.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

It's got to be worth a hundred million dollars (Austin Powers)!!!

No matter what it's worth, it's a great basket! Check out "The Occasional Pat" blog. She lives in France and maybe she could help you out. And isn't Miss Flibbertigibet in France right now? Let us know if you can retire on the profits. :@

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

OMG, $1.99 are you kidding? Looks like a laundry or market basket. What a steal.

Miss Kitty said...

I'm no expert but I did love one (I think) exactly like that so much that I bought it for about $100 at antique store. I used to have a larger house and could use it on top of an armoire. Right now it is in the attic but seeing your photo makes me want to get it back out.I saw your post over at Cowgirl Up! party.

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Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Awesome find~ I LOVE it!!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

Miss Gracie's House said...

I don't know anything about these kind of baskets but I do know that it is beautiful!
Rene'

Unknown said...

I love baskets! I love this one. I don't know if this is expensive...Thanks so much for being part of the French party! We have a new one going on now and i would love if you would be part of it. Happy Mother's day!
Bisous,
Isabelle

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