Pair of vintage Chinese animal-form wicker baskets, circa 1970s, handwoven in natural rattan, wicker, and bamboo reed with carved wood details. The set includes one small pig basket with a rounded lidded body, carved snout, ears, tail, and removable top, together with one bird basket featuring a sculptural body, long raised tail, fitted lid, carved beak, and woven feather detailing. Both pieces reflect the tradition of Chinese decorative animal basketry from the mid to late 20th century, when handwoven natural-fiber objects were widely produced as functional containers with strong sculptural character.

The pig basket has a compact, rounded form with a fitted lid that opens to reveal a small interior compartment, ideal for trinkets, small objects, or decorative storage. The bird basket has a more elongated silhouette, with its lifted tail and carved beak giving the piece movement and personality from every angle. The contrast between the two animal forms makes the pair especially charming as a collected set, balancing playful folk character with handmade craftsmanship.

Today, this pair of vintage Chinese wicker animal baskets works beautifully as tabletop objects, shelf accents, small covered containers, or collectible examples of animal-form basketry. Their warm woven texture, intimate scale, and sculptural silhouettes make them especially appealing in rustic, folk art, cottage, farmhouse, coastal, and eclectic interiors.

Dimensions
Bird Basket: 5 D x 2.5 W x 3.5 H in.
Pig Basket: 4 D x 2.5 W x 2.5 H in.