French Wire Wine Carrier | Antique 12-bottle Cellar Caddy

This French wire wine carrier has the kind of graphic strength that makes a simple object feel almost sculptural. The open iron grid, tall twisted handle and dark aged patina give it the presence of a cellar piece that worked hard and now looks incredible just being itself.

Known in French as a porte-bouteilles, this antique wine bottle carrier was made to hold twelve bottles in a three-by-four grid. Likely dating from the early 20th century, it is built from hand-shaped iron wire, with each bottle cell formed and wrapped into the larger frame. The arched handle is made from twisted iron rods, giving the piece both strength and a beautiful handmade rhythm.