Woodland Fire Basket

Coated steel fire basket inspired by the Victorian passion for silhouette art, where crisp cut-paper scenes depicted intimate portraits, folklore and woodland landscapes. The contrast of dark figure against illuminated backdrop appealed to Victorian tastes for sentiment and storytelling, particularly as industrialisation heightened nostalgia for rural tranquillity. Woodland silhouettes often featured deer, trees and moonlit clearings drawn from pastoral poetry and folk tradition. This basket’s cut-out scene captures that contemplative atmosphere, casting flickering woodland shadows when used with seasoned or kiln-dried wood, blending functional warmth with romantic Victorian imagery.

Colour: Black
Steel
51 x 50.5 x 30.5cm
Use with seasoned or kiln-dried wood to minimize smoke and sparks, not supplied
Requires toolless assembly
Protect extreme weather