Vintage Smiley Face Metal Trash Can | 1960s–1970s Cheinco Round Wastebasket

This vintage smiley face metal trash can is a genuine piece of 1960s–1970s American pop culture, made by Cheinco (USA) during the height of mid-century optimism.
Bold yellow, clean black linework, and that unmistakable grin — this round metal wastebasket was never meant to hide under a desk. It was meant to be seen.
Originally used as a dorm room or office wastebasket, today it works just as well as retro home decor, a playful accent piece, or a statement item in a mid-century, eclectic, or pop-art styled space.
Details:
• Authentic vintage metal construction
• Round shape (most sought-after style)
• Bright yellow smiley face graphic
• Approx. 1960s–1970s production
• Made in the USA
• Original finish with light, age-appropriate wear
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Shows normal signs of age and use consistent with decades of life — light wear to rim and surface, no structural damage. Graphics remain bold and intact. Please review photos closely; they are part of the description