Picnic Basket Connection

A vintage picnic basket much like an ordinary wicker picnic basket is an excellent way to make a classic timeless statement. The term picnic dates back to the year 1692, so you have many centuries from which you can find a vintage basket. Actually, I doubt you’ll find one from anything prior to the 20th century, as I am sure it would be extremely valuable, but nonetheless good luck trying.

Most vintage picnic baskets can be found in a wicker or light wood color as this was more of the traditional look. It will be hard to find many of these baskets that deviate from the classic design as people and society weren’t as risque with their fashions and styles as they are today. You will most likely find many of them as the standard wood/wicker basket with two wooden handles for carrying. Like your normal everyday baskets the vintage variety comes in many sizes from small ones to large ones, which gives you enough options to host a picnic for a party of any size.

The vintage picnic basket can be difficult to find. Most of these baskets have been stored in attics and passed down through generations in families. So, where should you find them? Here are some ideas:

1. Garage sales make an excellent place to find vintage items. But, be ready to visit a lot of sales and drive around all day. You really have to enjoy garage saling.  Your local newspaper classified section or just looking for signs on the road are excellent ways to find garage sales.
2. Antique Fairs and Antique stores – Make sure you check your local paper for fairs the might be in your area.  The business section of your phone book is a great way to find any stores that might be in your area.
3. Flea Markets – Flea markets are a lot like Antique Fairs, but they provide a wider variety of items from newer to older.  Just lots of different odds and ends type items.  You can check your local paper or local magazine publications for Flea Markets that might be in your area.
4. Ebay is a great spot to find the Vintage Picnic Baskets.  Just go to the website and type in “vintage picnic basket” into the search bar and then view the items.  Be careful though as some sellers just stick the word “vintage” into the item title to increase the potential search traffic to their auction even though their item is not really vintage.

Well I hope that gave you some ideas on where to find a vintage picnic basket.  Have fun on your picnic with your new vintage basket!!!