Vintage Demijohn Carboy Wine Jug — Green Glass with Handwoven Wicker Cover & Original Cork

Vintage Demijohn Carboy Wine Jug — Green Glass with Handwoven Wicker Cover & Original Cork

Large European Wine Bottle | French Country & Collected Home Decor

This vintage demijohn carboy wine jug is a beautiful example of traditional European winemaking vessels—rich in texture, history, and Old World charm. Crafted in thick green glass and encased in a handwoven wicker cover, this large bottle was originally used for fermenting, storing, and transporting wine or spirits. Today, it serves as a striking decorative object with timeless appeal.

The woven wicker casing was designed to protect the glass and allow for easier handling, complete with integrated side handles and a wire-reinforced opening. The wicker shows lovely, honest patina from age and use, while the green glass neck remains visible at the top and is finished with its original cork—a wonderful surviving detail collectors love to see.

With its generous scale and sculptural silhouette, this demijohn is perfect for French country, European farmhouse, rustic, grandmillennial, and collected interiors. It makes a dramatic statement styled on the floor beside a hearth or console, or as a large vessel for branches, olive stems, or dried florals.

Styling Ideas:

• Floor styling near a fireplace, entry, or sideboard
• Filled with olive branches, magnolia, or dried botanicals
• Styled alone as a sculptural accent
• Perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, wine rooms, or European farmhouse spaces

Details:

• Type: Vintage demijohn / carboy wine jug
• Material: Green glass bottle with handwoven wicker cover
• Cork: Original cork present
• Dimensions: 19” H x 14” W (at handles)
• Style: European / French country / rustic
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to wicker and glass consistent with history; structurally sound and full of character

A soulful, timeworn piece with practical origins and enduring beauty—the kind of object that instantly adds depth, warmth, and authenticity to a truly collected home.

 Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas- especially Round Top- for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$497 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US. Available for pickup at our Liberty Hill, TX showroom just north of Austin. 

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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