When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
A wonderfully timeworn vintage wastebasket made in Japan, featuring a cylindrical pressed fiberboard body with a muted lacquered gold finish and contrasting black interior. Dark drip-like markings and naturally aged surfaces give this otherwise simple utilitarian piece a distinctive, moody character.
Condition
Good vintage condition with considerable cosmetic wear from age and use. Dark drip-like staining is present around all sides, along with scratches, scuffs, discoloration, and general finish wear. One small chip is present along the upper rim. Wastebasket remains structurally sound. Please review all photos closely for condition.
Measurements
Height: 9.75"
Width: 9.25"
Depth: 6.25"
Material
Pressed fiberboard
Lacquered finish
Origin
Made in Japan
Styling Notes
A practical accent with plenty of aged character for a study, dressing room, studio, or moody maximalist interior. Beyond its original use as a wastebasket, the lightweight vessel could also serve as decorative storage for rolled papers, textiles, or other lightweight objects.
Additional Notes
Features a lacquered gold-tone exterior with contrasting black interior. The visible staining and finish variations have been left intact as part of the piece's vintage character.
All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.
A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.
