S & S Lightship Baskets

Graceful, pleasing shapes and sturdiness of constuction are some of the reasons why Nantucket Lightship Baskets are highly prized as collectibles. As one old basket maker used to put on the underside of his baskets, "I was made on Nantucket Island I am strong and stout don't lose or burn me I'll never wear out." (S.P. Boyer). S & S Lightship Baskets follow the tradition of using
	wooden bases, stakes, rims and handles tightly woven with Nantucket cane over wooden molds. Access to the highest quality of kiln dried lumber from Forest Products Associates in Greenfield, Mass. adds a dimension of beauty found in the rarest of figured cherry, birdseye maple, tiger maple, black walnut and mahogany, to name a few.
The finest finishes elevate these to elegant pieces of art reminicent of the highest quality furniture. Susan and Spencer at S & S Lightship baskets can custom design sewing baskets, hearth baskets, nested sets of trays, or your dream design for your unique decor needs. For an in-depth history of these collectible baskets, click here. S & S Lightship Baskets are custom made the way you want them.