Wicker Laundry Trolleys

Item: Wicker Laundry Trolleys

Product id: 2471

Brand: Tissages Bruggeman/ Masquelet

Description:

Two vintage Belgian wicker laundry trolleys, manufactured by Tissages Bruggeman in Sint-Niklaas. These sturdy trolleys feature a woven wicker body, a metal frame, and four swiveling wheels. The metal frame and wheels were  produced by Masquelet, a company based in Ghent.

Historical Context:

• Tissages Bruggeman:This Belgian company, established in 1875, was a renowned manufacturer of textiles, including wicker baskets and furniture. Wicker was a popular material for laundry baskets due to its durability, breathability, and ease of cleaning.
• Masquelet:A Ghent-based metalworking company, Masquelet likely supplied the metal frames and wheels for the laundry trolleys. These components would have been essential for the trolleys' functionality and durability.

Purpose:

These trolleys were primarily used in laundries and textile mills to transport dirty laundry, clean linens, and other textiles. The wicker bodies provided a breathable and lightweight means of carrying these items, while the metal frames and wheels ensured durability and maneuverability.

Time Period:

Based on the style and materials used, these trolleys were likely manufactured in the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when wicker was widely used for industrial and domestic purposes.

Height: 84cm Width: 110cm Depth:51cm

Price: € 350/pc