Traditional style wicker storage trunks have proved their worth over the years as a practical and attractive means of storing away stuff you’re not going to use that often. Today they’re as popular as ever – partly for practical reasons but also because they are so stylish. The hallway is a particularly popular location too since the larger options can also double as a lightweight bench seat.
These baskets, from the Croft Collection at John Lewis, have all the hallmarks of a traditional wicker trunk, including hinged lids and leather fastening straps, yet the use of woven willow adds a touch of modern aesthetic. Willow is a very popular option for woven basket ware these days, not just because it looks much nicer than some more traditional options but because it is very sustainable.
W70 × D45 × H50cm
£100 from johnlewis.com
W45 × D75 × H18cm
£65 from johnlewis.com
A large rectangular trunk and 2 small square trunks with hinged lids made from light- coloured, woven water hyacinth.
Large trunk: W83 × D43 × H44cm
Small trunks: W37 × D37 × H36cm
£100 from johnlewis.com
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