Today, I continue with a piece that I have in my own home, one that is as functional as it is attractive: the rush log basket. Do you own one (or twelve)?
The rush log basket, popular in England and elsewhere in Europe, are woven from the dried reeds from swampy marshes. Once braided, the material is strong enough for baskets, rugs or chair seats.
Baskets in this style are characterized by their horizontal weave and 2-4 handles, and can be easily found in both round or rectangular shapes. Though most commonly spotted alongside a warm and cozy hearth, the rush basket can do more than just corral firewood. They are an ideal spot for collecting blankets, magazines and extra pillows.
Rush baskets also offer an extra textural element and a subtle woven pattern that complements rather than competes.
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Rush baskets are available at a variety of price points, thankfully!
I have the Williams-Sonoma rush basket organizing the birch logs in our den and totally love its look.And just in case you missed them, be sure to check out these earlier posts in this series:
Do you have (or plan to buy) a rush basket for holding your firewood, blankets or magazines?
Is this one of your "Five Easy Pieces"?
I am loving this series! I fail to think about the classic, long-term investment pieces for my house enough, but this is a great one to add to the list. You never regret buying a really good basket...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're enjoying it! I also spotted a rush basket on sale for a great price at Garnet Hill, too: http://www.garnethill.com/rush-basket/309030?redirect=y
DeletePerfect for a nursery! ;)
I have two of these and love the texture they add. Plus it makes piles of toys and winter gear look slightly more appealing. ha.
ReplyDeleteThis has been fun to see what your five faves are every day. I love a rush basket!! In our new house, we have a fireplace; I was just thinking how great it would be to have a rush basket filled with logs and then I realized little Josie would pull all the logs out. Sigh. In a few years, logs, for now, toys.
ReplyDeleteI'm a total basket junkie. I find old baskets particularly beautiful, and they are soooo functional. I hide all kinds of stuff in them, and my guests haven't the slightest clue.
ReplyDeletei have big baskets in every room in my home. great pics! they add instant texture and amp up the coziness factor! an essential, for sure! (just wish my boys were a bit less hard on those handles tho!)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting one of these forev's.
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