Mesh Basket w/ folding handles|3qt

Mesh Basket with Folding Handles – 3qt

A mesh basket that folds flat: the lightweight kitchen workhorse that doubles as a serving piece.

This RSVP mesh basket is perforated stainless steel with two handles that fold down flush with the rim, so it fits flat in a drawer, cabinet, or on a shelf. At 3 quarts, it's large enough for a good-sized batch of pasta or a full colander's worth of vegetables. Open the handles and it transforms into a functional, beautiful serving piece at the table.

The mesh is open enough that steam passes through for blanching or cooling, but fine enough to hold berries or small pasta without loss. The stainless steel is smooth—no rough edges or burrs where the holes are punched. The handle hinges are simple and durable, with no springs or metal fatigue points. Folded, the basket is roughly 8 inches by 6 inches and 2 inches deep—a profile that slides into most spaces without complaint.

Because the handles fold inward, the basket has a low visual profile when stored. But opened, it's sturdy enough for heavy loads—a pound of pasta, a batch of blanched vegetables, a heap of fresh greens at a salad bar. The perforations are uniform, so water drains evenly and you're not left with a pooling corner.

Why we love it at Berry + Basil

• Folding handles collapse flat for minimal storage footprint
• 3-quart capacity handles substantial amounts of produce, pasta, or grains
• Mesh perforations fine enough for berries and small pasta
• Stainless steel construction resists rust and discoloration
• Simple hinge mechanism with no springs to wear out
• Works equally well as a serving piece at the table
• Lightweight but feels substantial in hand
• Dishwasher safe; dries quickly due to open mesh

Use it for

Draining pasta and vegetables, blanching greens and grains, serving fresh salad or fruit, washing produce, cooling baked items, organizing loose items in the pantry.

Specifications

• Dimensions (open): 8.5" diameter × 4" depth
• Dimensions (folded): 8.5" × 6" × 2"
• Material: Stainless steel mesh with stainless steel handles
• Capacity: 3 quarts
• Care: Dishwasher safe; hand wash if preferred
• Item/SKU: 44433

A mesh basket that folds flat to disappear in storage but opens wide to handle real work.