Vintage French Galvanised Lessiveuse Bucket – Twin-Handled Laundry Powder Bucket

A wonderfully characterful piece of French domestic history — this vintage galvanised steel bucket retains its original ‘Lessiveuse’ label on the side, indicating its original purpose as a laundry powder bucket. A genuine find.

Tapered in form with a sturdy handle on each side, it’s built from strong galvanised steel and has the honest, utilitarian beauty that only a well-made vintage piece can carry. The original label adds an authentic touch of French provenance that makes it truly special.

Its generous tapered form and robust galvanised construction make it a particularly handsome garden planter. Plant it up with trailing ivy, tumbling nasturtiums, a mix of seasonal bulbs, or what ever your favourite is, for a striking display on a doorstep, patio or garden path. The twin side handles make it easy to move around as the seasons change, and the galvanised steel will weather beautifully outdoors over time.

Equally at home indoors as a fireside log bucket, a hallway umbrella stand or a statement piece of vintage kitchenalia in a utility room or garden room.

Ways to use yours:

• Plant up with trailing ivy, ferns, bulbs or tumbling nasturtiums
• Use as a fireside log or kindling bucket
• Style as a magazine or umbrella holder in a hallway
• Display as a statement piece of French vintage kitchenalia

Approximate dimensions:

• Height: 31cm
• Diameter: 34cm