Waste Baskets

A waste basket is one of the most frequently seen objects in any room, yet it is rarely chosen with much thought. Most households settle for a plastic bin that holds its function but does nothing for the space around it. A handwoven waste basket changes that without asking much in return. It sits in the room, does its job reliably, and fits into the space as a considered object rather than a utility afterthought.

Most rooms deserve a wastebasket that does not look like it was chosen by default. A piece with natural tones, a clean, round shape, and a tight woven structure settles into a room rather than standing out from it. The basket holds its contents, takes up minimal floor space, and adds texture that a plastic bin simply cannot offer.

Why A Wicker Waste Basket Feels Different

A wicker waste basket carries the same quiet, grounded presence as other natural pieces in a room. The woven sides let air move around what is inside, which keeps the interior from holding odors the way a sealed plastic container can. Natural wood tones sit comfortably alongside tile, hardwood, painted cabinetry, and upholstered furniture without requiring any visual coordination.

A Decorative Waste Basket That Holds Its Form

The round profile of our waste baskets keeps them balanced and upright on any flat surface. The solid birch base prevents the bottom from flexing when the basket is full and keeps it from sliding when it is lifted for emptying. A wastebasket that maintains its shape through years of daily emptying earns its place without requiring replacement.

The Small Waste Basket For Compact Spaces

The Small Woven Waste Basket measures 11 inches across and 11 1/2 inches tall, making it well-suited for bathrooms, powder rooms, home offices, and any space where floor area is limited. Its proportions keep it from crowding the area around it while still holding enough for a day's worth of light waste. Smaller again is the 9 inch Small Bathroom Trash Can, 9 1/2 inches tall, woven for a half bath, a pedestal sink or the gap beside a vanity, and it holds one peck level full if it is ever put to work in a garden.

Eleven Inches Wide, Suited For Tight Spots

This small waste basket sits beside a toilet, beneath a bathroom vanity, or beside a desk without taking up noticeable floor space. The woven sides keep it visually light, and the natural wood tones blend with most bathroom and office finishes. Its compact size also makes it a practical choice for guest rooms and bedrooms where a smaller basket suits the room better than a larger one.

The Larger Woven Wastebasket For Everyday Rooms

The standard Woven Waste Basket measures 13 inches across and 13 1/2 inches tall and suits rooms that generate more daily waste. Kitchens, home offices with paper waste, and primary bathrooms benefit from the additional capacity this size provides without requiring frequent emptying.

Thirteen Inches For Active Household Use

The extra two inches of diameter make a meaningful difference in capacity across a full day of use. This basket handles the volume of a kitchen counter, a primary bathroom, or an active home workspace comfortably. It carries the same birch base and tight reed weave as the smaller model, built to the same standard of construction at a more practical scale for busier rooms.

Rooms Where A Wicker Trash Can Fits Naturally

All three suit a wide range of rooms and interior styles. The following is a practical guide to where each size works best:

Where Each Size Works Best

• Small Bathroom Trash Can (9"): half bath, pedestal sink, the gap beside a vanity, guest bath
• Small Waste Basket (11"): bathroom, powder room, guest bedroom, home office, craft room
• Standard Woven Wastebasket (13"): primary bathroom, kitchen, active home office, bedroom, entryway

All three are suited to farmhouse, country, rustic, transitional, and traditional interiors. The natural tones work with wood furniture, painted surfaces, and tile without requiring deliberate coordination. For kitchen-specific storage pieces, our Kitchen Baskets collection includes related designs suited to counter and pantry use.

Trim, Personalization, And Finishing Details

All three waste baskets are available in Plain, Wine and Blue, and Wine and Green trim. A hand-sewn cotton liner in cream, wine, blue or green is optional on each one, slipping over the rim on its own elastic, and so is a wood lift-off lid cut half an inch wider than the basket. Neither is included. On the two trim models the color runs as stripes through the woven body and around the rim. A personalized engraved brass plate can be added at the time of ordering, making any of them a thoughtful housewarming or gift option. Small variations in tone or proportion reflect the handcrafting process and are a natural part of each individually made piece.

Construction That Keeps A Wastebasket Standing

The solid birch base on each model keeps the basket level and balanced, whether it is empty or full. Hardwood poplar posts provide structural stability through the full height of the frame, preventing the sides from bowing over time. These details matter most after months and years of daily use, when a lesser piece would begin to soften or lean. Our Wicker Baskets collection includes additional handwoven pieces for household storage across other rooms.

Supporting The Families Behind Every Basket

Every waste basket in our collection is individually handmade in the United States by an Old Order Amish family in their own home. The family member who weaves your basket signs their name on it. If the weaver is under eighteen, their age appears beside the signature. Each piece arrives with a letter from the family. Our Best Sellers collection is a useful starting point for customers exploring the full range. Every order ships free and comes with a lifetime guarantee and lifetime returns, no questions asked.