Vintage milk crate

Vintage Iron Milk Crate with Patina – 1950s–60s Rustic Industrial Storage & Magazine Holder
 
Once, this heavy iron crate carried bottles of fresh milk to doorsteps, clinking gently with the rhythm of early mornings. Its sturdy wires have felt the weight of daily life, the rust and patina marking every decade that has passed since the 1950s or 60s. Now, freed from its old duties, the crate is ready for new beginnings – as a bookshelf, a bedside table, or a rustic kitchen storage piece. It holds not just objects, but also stories of a time when things were made to last.

This old milk crate is made of strong iron – heavy and built to endure. Its original patina with spots of rust gives it a true vintage look and carries the character of age.

Unlike many milk crates, this one comes without bottle dividers, which makes it wonderfully versatile – you can place books, magazines, or all sorts of items inside without limits. On the sides you’ll find handgrip openings, making it easier to lift and move around while adding to its practical charm.

There are endless ways to use it: as a bookshelf, a nightstand, or stacked in the kitchen to hold cookbooks and jars. Its sturdy construction even allows it to hold up to 50 magazines.

Perfect rustic farmhouse or industrial decor piece.

This listing is for 1 crate (more available).

Vintage condition- rustic, with signs of age and use, oxidation and rust – all of which give this crate unique character.

Measurements:
height 30 cm / 11,8 inches
length 45 cm / 17,7 inches
depth 38 cm / 15 inches
weight: 4985 g
Measurements:
height 30 cm / 11,8 inches
length 45 cm / 17,7 inches
depth 38 cm / 15 inches
weight: 4985 g