Vintage 1930s French Lidded Wire Oyster Basket SKT Ceramics Bee a stork carrying a bundle

a stork carrying a bundle for the date and a tape measure for the baby's length

this late 19th century european wooden bottle holder is meant to replicate the work of building a cask

An autumn themed rectangular serving platter with life-like apple illustrations painted on the front

In the modern home

This flying owl rectangular patchwork textile pillow is made by artist Carola van Dyke in her England studio

Vintage 1930s French Lidded Wire Oyster Basket SKT Ceramics Bee a stork carrying a bundleThis basket is crafted from open weave wire with a fitted lid, blending practicality with the enduring beauty of utilitarian market design. Originally intended for gathering and rinsing oysters, escargot, or shellfish, the airy wire construction allowed the basket to double as a colander for washing and draining. It likely also found use in the kitchen garden, carrying freshly harvested vegetables and herbs from the earth to the table.