Vintage Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Handwoven Rattan, 1970s

Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Circa 1970s

Vintage Chinese wicker hen basket, circa 1970s, handwoven in dark stained rattan and bamboo reed with painted red comb and beak details. The piece features a simplified sculptural hen silhouette with elongated tail, integrated body basket, and woven open-top construction. Its darker finish and more minimal form distinguish it from the brighter folk-style examples, giving it a quieter and more graphic presence.

The basket is tightly woven with visible vertical rib construction and rounded organic shaping characteristic of Chinese decorative basketry produced during the 1970s. The stylized hen form, exaggerated tail, and compact proportions connect the piece to traditional rural and kitchen motifs often associated with abundance, domesticity, and everyday craftsmanship. The dark lacquered tone gives the surface depth and a slightly more sophisticated decorative quality.

Today, this vintage wicker hen basket works beautifully as a tabletop object, fruit basket, shelf sculpture, or kitchen accent. Its sculptural silhouette and monochromatic dark finish allow it to integrate easily into rustic, folk art, cottage, primitive, farmhouse, or eclectic interiors while still functioning as a useful woven container.

Details

• 1stDibs reference: LU10969250189112
• Period: Mid-20th Century
• Date: 1970
• Origin: China
• Materials: Rattan
• Techniques: Hand-Crafted
• Style: Rustic
• Dimensions: H 5 × W 3.1 × D 7 IN
• Condition: GOOD