The SONGMICS 65 L is the rattan hamper most people buy, and it earns that: a lid, a liner that goes in the washer and a footprint 13.4 inches square. Three of the four are synthetic rattan, plastic woven to look like cane, which shrugs off a damp bathroom. The KOUBOO is the one in natural rattan, an open basket for carrying rather than a hamper with a lid.
| SONGMICS Synthetic Rattan Laundry Hamper with Lid, 65 L | Hermina PP Rattan Laundry Sorter with Lid, 3 Bags, 132 L | Chrislley Synthetic Rattan Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels, 90 L | KOUBOO Rectangular Rattan Laundry Basket | |
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| Width | 13.4 in | 26 in | 16.9 in | 24 in |
| Depth | 13.4 in | 13 in | 13 in | 19.5 in |
| Height | 23.6 in | 26.6 in | 23.6 in | 15 in; 18 in to the handles |
| Capacity | 65 L (17.2 gal) | 132 L (35 gal); a 176 L, 4-bag version is sold | 90 L | Rated to 50 lb |
| Sections | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Lid | Lift-off lid, opens with one hand | Rattan lid | Lift-off lid | None |
| Wheels | None; feet | None; raised, rattan-covered feet | Four, 2.4 in tall, removable | None |
| Material | PP synthetic rattan on a metal frame, rated to 33 lb; folds flat | Handwoven PP rattan on a rust-resistant iron tube frame | Handwoven synthetic rattan; folds | Handwoven natural rattan; indoor use, away from damp |
| Liner | Removable, machine washable, with handles | 3 removable bags, each lifts out on its own | Removable bag | Removable cotton, machine wash cold |
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Best rattan laundry basket with lid
SONGMICS Synthetic Rattan Laundry Hamper with Lid, 65 L
Best overall
- Width
- 13.4 in
- Depth
- 13.4 in
- Height
- 23.6 in
- Capacity
- 65 L (17.2 gal)
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Waterproof PP rattan on a metal frame rated to 33 lb, with a lid that opens one-handed and a washable liner, in a 13.4 inch square that fits small rooms.
- Skip it if
- You want to sort as you go; it has one section.
The SONGMICS is the safe choice for a bathroom or a small bedroom, because its PP rattan is waterproof and its footprint is the smallest here. The lid opens with one hand, and the liner has its own handles, so the clothes go to the machine without the frame. It folds flat when you move.
With about 12,500 ratings it has by far the longest record of the four. Owners say it takes a few screws and a few minutes, and that it holds more than it looks.
What owners say
- Positive: Owners say it takes a few screws and minutes to build, looks better in person and holds more than expected; one got a faulty part.
Sorting with a rattan laundry hamper
Hermina PP Rattan Laundry Sorter with Lid, 3 Bags, 132 L
Best for sorting
- Width
- 26 in
- Depth
- 13 in
- Height
- 26.6 in
- Capacity
- 132 L (35 gal); a 176 L, 4-bag version is sold
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Three bags under a rattan lid, each lifting out on its own, on raised feet and a rust-resistant iron frame.
- Skip it if
- You have less than 26 inches of wall for it.
The Hermina is for sorting as you undress: three bags under one rattan lid, and you lift out only the load you’re washing. Raised feet keep the bags off the floor and let air under them. It’s 26 inches long and 13 deep, so it wants a stretch of bedroom or laundry room wall.
Owners mostly call it sturdy, but some report it breaking within three months. Hermina sells a 4-bag, 176 L version if three sections aren’t enough.
What owners say
- Mixed: Owners say it takes four screws, feels sturdy and holds a lot; some say it broke within three months, others that it's small.
Rolling rattan clothes hamper
Chrislley Synthetic Rattan Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels, 90 L
Best on wheels
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Depth
- 13 in
- Height
- 23.6 in
- Capacity
- 90 L
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- A slim rattan hamper on four removable wheels, 13 inches deep, with a lid and a liner bag to carry.
- Skip it if
- Owners say it's smaller than they expected, so measure what you wash in a week.
The Chrislley is the pick if the machine is down a hall, because it rolls on four wheels that come off when you’d rather it stood still. It’s tall and narrow, 13 inches deep, so it tucks into a corner. The catch is size: several owners say it’s smaller than they expected, even at 90 litres.
A few also say it feels cheaply made, and one that the weave left gaps at the top and bottom.
What owners say
- Mixed: Owners say it rolls easily and fits small spaces; some find it smaller than expected, and a few say it feels cheap or has gaps.
Carrying a rattan laundry basket with handles
KOUBOO Rectangular Rattan Laundry Basket
Best natural rattan
- Width
- 24 in
- Depth
- 19.5 in
- Height
- 15 in; 18 in to the handles
- Capacity
- Rated to 50 lb
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Handwoven natural rattan, rated to 50 lb, with handles to carry a full load and a cotton liner that goes in the wash.
- Skip it if
- You want a lid, or it would sit in a damp room; KOUBOO says to keep it away from moisture.
The KOUBOO is real rattan, handwoven, and it’s a basket you carry rather than a hamper that stands in a corner. KOUBOO rates it to 50 lb, and owners say a whole large load fits. The cotton liner comes out and goes in a cold wash. There’s no lid, so it suits folded laundry or a room where an open basket looks right.
KOUBOO says to keep it away from excess moisture, which rules out a steamy bathroom. It has about 60 ratings, all strong on build quality.
What owners say
- Positive: Few ratings. Owners say it's sturdy, well made and big enough for a whole large load.
Natural or synthetic rattan washing basket?
- Synthetic rattan (SONGMICS, Hermina, Chrislley) is PP or PE plastic woven over a metal frame. It’s waterproof, wipes clean and comes with a lid and liner, which makes it the practical hamper for a bathroom.
- Natural rattan (KOUBOO) is cane. KOUBOO’s care steps are warm water with a little dish soap, a microfibre cloth and air drying, and it keeps the basket out of damp rooms.
For natural water hyacinth hampers with lids, see wicker laundry baskets with lids.
Which to choose
- Most homes, and the best seller: SONGMICS 65 L rattan hamper.
- Sorting into three loads: Hermina 132 L rattan sorter.
- Rolling it to the machine: Chrislley rattan hamper on wheels.
- Natural cane, carried by hand: KOUBOO rattan basket.
