Log Baskets

We have a wide selection of log baskets on offer at SNH, large log baskets for the big logs or half trees, to the smaller log baskets for the short cut logs that are about 6 to 10 inches. The range of log baskets are brought to you by Manor Reproductions a name you can trust for high quality fireside products. The collection includes wicker baskets, cane log baskets, rushden log baskets, wooden bucket style log baskets and cast iron log carriers. Woven wicker log baskets, aside from being useful for filling with wood, kindling, paper and an axe, they also look great. If you have a more contemporary setting then perhaps consider something a bit more modern like a metal log carrier.

A Brief History Of Baskets

Baskets are the children of the gods and the basis of our earth, according to the ancient Mesopotamians, they believed that the world began when a wicker raft was placed on the oceans and soil was spread on the raft to make the land masses, and the ancient Egyptian bakers used baskets to hold baked loaves of bread. The single, most famous basket may well have been the basket made of bulrushes and mud in which the baby Moses was floated to safety. All ancient civilizations produced baskets; the Romans cultivated willow for their baskets, and the Japanese and Chinese also counted basketry among their many handicrafts with ancient origins. The craft of basketry gave rise to pottery making because baskets were used as molds for some of the earliest pots. Consequently, the history of pottery and basketry, as unearthed and decoded by archaeologists, is irrevocably interwoven. Today's baskets are widely used for storing logs for fireplaces and as decorations in the home. The multi-faceted designs that have been introduced into log basket decor in recent decades reflect the ever increasing interest in this pragmatic wood carrier that was born with man's quest for fire.

Wicker Log Baskets

Wicker is not a material but a process, It is the art of weaving with reed, willow or sea grasses. The wicker baskets on offer are primarily made for the use of carrying and storing logs for your open fire, but they have many uses's, including storage, gardening and as washing baskets. These wicker log baskets are made to last with strong woven pattern for added strength and are available in a range of sizes and styles. Wicker baskets are much hardier and can be used outside as they will survive in all weathers, they are very sturdy and solid, grown in fields and by river banks as willow, the branches are stripped of their outer layer and usually treated before weaving. The end product is well suited to carrying weight although the baskets themselves are lightweight.

Cane Log Baskets

Primarily for storing logs for your open fire these cane log baskets have many uses's, including gardening to washing baskets. These cane log baskets are made to last with strong woven pattern for added strength. Cane is the skin of the rattan plant, which is peeled off to be used for wrappings and winding over hardwood or solid rattan frames. It can also be woven for seats or surface texture. It is relatively non-porous, and always retains its naturally mottled surface.

Rushden Log Baskets

Rushden is another term for for seagrass, the greenish shades of the weave is distinctive. Seagrass has an almost string like appearance and is woven onto a wire frame which means it is usually pretty strong and well suited for stacking and storage. It is not a good idea to get seagrass wet, so these baskets are recommended for indoor use only.

Log Tubs

Log tubs or log buckets as they are sometimes known as, are the ideal solution for storing your logs indoors next to your open fire or wood burning stove. These quality log tubs are of a sturdy construction and are available with a brass or black trim.

Modern Log Solutions

Log stores are becoming increasingly more popular as a decorative item within many homes, as individuals and families are attempting to create a traditional yet contemporary and stylish look for their living space. With this in mind we have a selection of contemporary and stylish log stores and log stations that can provide any home with a solution to their log storage and log display needs.