Image is for illustration purposes only. See the Amazon product page for actual photos.
Plastic Wicker Storage Baskets 13 Inch, Brown 2 Pack
What we like
A metal frame inside the plastic weave keeps these rigid in damp bathrooms and pantries, where fabric bins tend to sag or smell musty.
Worth knowing
At 13 inches long, they can overhang a standard 12 inch deep shelf and may not slide into a 13 inch cube organizer.
Price and availability change on Amazon, always confirm before buying.
Why we picked it
Natural wicker looks great in a bathroom until it gets damp, and fabric bins look tidy in a pantry until they start to slump. These baskets avoid both problems. They’re woven from plastic strands made to look like natural wicker, wrapped around a metal frame, so they keep a crisp, square shape and wipe clean. The chunky braided weave and the deep brown color, which the listing admits isn’t perfectly even since it’s imitating a natural material, read as real wicker from a few feet away.
Each basket measures 13 by 8.25 by 7 inches, which works out to about 750 cubic inches, or roughly 12 liters. The pair together holds a bit under 1 cubic foot. In practice, one basket fits four or five rolled hand towels, or a row of lotion bottles and a few bars of soap, which is about what the product photos show.
Fit is the thing to check before you buy, because 13 inches is an awkward length for a lot of storage. Many bookcases and upper kitchen cabinets are 12 inches deep. If you set a basket end-on with a handle facing out, it will stick out about an inch. Turned long side out, the 8.25 inch depth fits easily, but the handles end up on the sides where they’re harder to reach. Cube organizers are trickier. Their openings are often around 13 inches, the same as the basket’s length, and the listing says each basket can vary by a quarter inch because it’s woven by hand. A basket that comes out at 13.25 inches won’t slide in, so measure your cubes first.
The listing calls these “waterproof” in the title and “moisture-proof” in the details. The second is closer to the truth. The plastic strands won’t soak up water or grow mildew the way natural fibers can, but the weave is open, so this isn’t a container that holds water. The listing also doesn’t say whether the metal frame is treated against rust, even though it suggests outdoor use, so dry the basket off if it gets soaked. One more practical note: the open weave has gaps, so tiny items like hair ties or loose spice packets can slip through. A small pouch or a liner solves that.
Credit to the listing for being upfront about two things most basket listings skip: the uneven color is intentional, and handmade weaving means the size can be off by a quarter inch.
What’s in the box
| Baskets | 2, rectangular, each with 2 cutout handles |
| Size | 13 x 8.25 x 7 in each, with up to 1/4 in variation from hand weaving |
| Capacity | About 750 cu in (roughly 12 L) each, about 0.87 cu ft for the pair |
| Material | Plastic wicker woven over a metal frame |
| Moisture | Plastic strands resist moisture; open weave, so not a waterproof container |
| Shelf fit | Overhangs a 12 in deep shelf by about 1 in when placed end-on |
| Color | Brown, intentionally uneven to imitate natural wicker |
| Not specified | Weight capacity, product weight, rust treatment on the frame |
The honest take
What we like
- Metal frame keeps the shape rigid, unlike fabric bins that sag
- Plastic strands handle damp bathrooms and pantries without mildew
- Two handles per basket make them easy to pull off a shelf
- Honest about uneven color and a 1/4 in size tolerance
Worth knowing
- 13 in length overhangs a standard 12 in deep shelf when placed end-on
- May be too long for a 13 in cube organizer once the size tolerance is factored in
- “Waterproof” overstates it; the open weave lets small items and water through
- No weight capacity, product weight or rust treatment listed
See current price and availability
Check Amazon for the latest price and delivery details on these plastic wicker storage baskets.
Check Price on AmazonPurchases made through this link support Homeander at no extra cost to you.