12 beautiful log baskets to set off your fireplace or stove
Arabella Youens picks out a dozen of the prettiest log baskets for sale today.


Cowshed Interiors
Armorial Coat of Arms large round metal log bin, £219, Cowshed Interiors 01789 488670; www.cowshedinteriors.com
David Mellor
Norfolk large storage basket, £125, David Mellor 020 8050 4259; www.davidmellordesign.com
Garden Trading
Tangled Weave basket, large, £120, Garden Trading 01993 845559; www.gardentrading.co.uk
John Cowan
Rectangular log basket, randed weave, from £90, John Cowan Baskets 07745 862758; www.johncowanbaskets.co.uk
Nkuku
Nkomi basket, from £39.95, Nkuku 0333 240 0155; www.nkuku.com
Nordic Nest
Ørskov suede firewood holder, £163, Nordic Nest 020 3002 1196; nordicnest.com
OKA
Burley log basket, rattan, £350, OKA 03330 042042; www.oka.com
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Perch & Parrow
Heston woven log basket, £55, Perch & Parrow 020 8629 1166; www.perchandparrow.com
Skandium
Emma wood basket, £380, Skandium 020 3633 7626; www.skandium.com
Sweetpea & Willow
Toba log basket, £200, Sweetpea & Willow 0345 257 2627; www.sweetpeaandwillow.com
The New Craftsmen
Fireside trug, £160, The New Craftsmen 020 7148 3190; www.thenewcraftsmen.com
Waveney Rush
Circular log basket, from £446.11, Waveney Rush 01502 538777; www.waveneyrush.co.uk
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