The invention relates to an article containing appliance. A folding type multipurpose storage basket comprises a basket body. The basket body comprises a basket bottom and basket walls and is formed by connecting the basket bottom with the basket walls. A basket opening is upwards formed in the basket body. The folding type multipurpose storage basket is characterized in that movable connectors are arranged between the basket bottom and the basket walls. The basket walls are in a connected mode or separated mode and are stacked in order when the basket is in an empty state or in a full state, the stacking number is large when the basket is in the empty state, space is saved, and the transport cost and the storage cost are reduced; and by additionally arranging ribs, the structure is firm, sanitation and convenience are achieved in use, and the basket has multiple functions and can contain fruits or articles of various types.