Department 56

Shaker-Style Oval Carrier Nesting Baskets Set of 3 – Mustard Yellow Swallow Tail Jointed, Department 56 Reproduction, Primitive Farmhouse Decor

Name: Shaker-Style Oval Carrier Nesting Baskets Set of 3 – Mustard Yellow Swallow Tail Jointed, Department 56 Reproduction, Primitive Farmhouse Decor
Brand: Department 56
Price: 38.00 USD
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Type:: Shaker Style Basket
Maker:: Department 56
Material:: Bentwood
Condition:: Very Good (VG)
Color:: Warm mustard yellow
Maker’s mark:: Department 56 Shaker Basket
Notes:: Set of three nesting baskets

Shaker-Style Oval Carrier Nesting Fixed Handle Baskets – Set of Three Mustard Yellow

Collector’s Note

Collectors of Department 56 aren’t limited to village displays — many actively seek the brand’s Americana‑inspired accessories that elevate a heritage‑style home. These buyers appreciate pieces with traditional craftsmanship, warm country character, and the kind of clean Shaker lines that blend seamlessly into farmhouse and early‑American décor.

Founded in 1976 within Bachman’s of Minnesota, Department 56 built its reputation on collectible giftware and nostalgic design, making Shaker‑style nesting baskets a natural fit for collectors who value both authenticity and display‑ready charm. This set appeals to those who curate their homes with purposeful, well‑made objects that carry the brand’s signature blend of nostalgia and quality.

Add rustic charm and practical storage to your home with this beautiful set of three Shaker-style oval carrier baskets, expertly reproduced by Department 56. Crafted using traditional techniques—swallowtail (finger-lap) joints and tiny tacks securing the bentwood lap-sided bands—these fixed-handle baskets evoke authentic 19th-century Shaker designs for carrying or storing dry goods, sewing supplies, or small treasures.

The warm mustard yellow stain gives them a timeless primitive/farmhouse glow add modern convenience for plants, Easter treats, pantry items, or display. All three nest neatly inside each other for compact storage, yet each stands ready with arched handles for easy carrying.

Large: 7” x 5” across bottom, 2⅞” high (body), 7” high with handle
Medium: 5½” x 4” across bottom, 1⅞” high (body), 5¾” high with handle
Small: 4½” x 3” across bottom, 1⅞” high (body), 5” high with handle

Stamped "Shaker Basket" encircling "Department 56" on each—confirming their quality reproduction origins. In excellent condition: clean, sturdy, no major damage or wear—just lovely patina from light use/display.

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