Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket Bowdoin

Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket BowdoinAn oval French medium sized gathering basket with a century plus history shaped by hand from wooden slats and fitted with a handle that settles comfortably in the crook of the arm. This style of basket served many purposes across rural France. It was carried inland during the walnut harvest and used along the coast for oysters and small seaside provisions. The simple construction and honest materials reflect the working life of the period.

An exquisitely hand cut narrow neck with a wide water bowl make this elegantly designed vase perfect for a small bunch of supermarket flowers

Preserved under glass and surrounded by a modern black frame

food-safe surface

Light dances off the curved glass and stems of flowers look as if they are drifting in moving waters

Worn by His Majesty the King

A contemporary appeal

a glossary of terms

A new tabletop outdoor cooking experience that is compact

A shimmering bit of aristocratic Florentine palazzo flair is woven on a jacquard loom into the narrow border of this Old World handmade linen collection with an anthracite background that lends itself to modern entertaining

it teaches children to use their imaginations and have fun

This handblown glass vessel is perfect for serving pinot noir alongside plates of salmon

the wood and pewter add ambiance and a tailored finish to any holiday celebration