This basket is made from pine, a type of wood.
Pine is a coniferous tree commonly found in Europe and North America, known for being easy to work with.
It has long been used for furniture, as well as for structural elements such as posts, beams, and flooring.

For this basket, pine sourced in Estonia is used.
According to the maker, pine that has grown for around 100 to 120 years is particularly well suited for basket making.

On this page, we introduce a basket made from this pine, which we have named the “Side Basket.”

As its name suggests, it is just right for placing beside a sofa, bed, or table.

Beside a sofa, it can be used to keep magazines and newspapers, or frequently used blankets and throws.

Under a desk, it can hold a laptop, documents, and folders.
It can also be carried from room to room like a tote, or taken outside.

Beside the bed, it is useful for keeping a book you are currently reading, a glasses case, chargers, remote controls, and other items together.
It also seems useful as a temporary place to keep socks or loungewear.

Please watch the short video to see the texture and character of the Side Basket.

This Side Basket brings to mind many ways it could be used.
We hope you enjoy it as part of your everyday life.

—Pine Basketry from Avinurme Village, Estonia—

In Avinurme, a village located in eastern Estonia near Lake Peipus—the largest lake in the country,
close to the Russian border—
baskets have been made from pine for more than 200 years.

In this village, there is a family-run workshop that has been making baskets for over 25 years, using pine harvested in Estonia.
The baskets made there are remarkably simple, woven from wide strips of wood,
allowing the natural character of pine to be fully appreciated.
Twisted handles made from birch wood are also used,
giving the baskets a distinctive look and color palette typical of Northern Europe.

This workshop works with as many as twenty makers.
In order to maintain consistent quality and provide feedback to the makers,
baskets made by those outside the family are marked with initials on the base.

Designed in response to everyday life and to customers’ requests,
their baskets are widely appreciated not only throughout Estonia but also in other regions,
valued for their simple design and practical nature.

With such a wide range of styles and sizes, you may well find a shape or size that feels just right for you.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.