I had these type of baskets years ago,why did I ever get rid of them.....they are wonderful, not just for the kitchen, but you can use them in any room for storage...I like the  the way these are e thenmade...very sturdy, and they go well in my French county kitchen, they look like like the picture...I think there nicer when see  in person...I painted mine with a spray paint in black...beautiful! I loaded mine with fruit..i love it..i opited to paint mine because of my taste,,,but nice finish just as is