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Antique Chinese Woven Grain Basket/River Basket
Antique Chinese Woven Grain Basket/River Basket

Antique Chinese Woven Grain Basket/River Basket

Located in Pomona, CA

fisherman's basket. It is a hand-woven container with a bentwood rim. This type of basket was traditionally

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Rattan

Antique Teak Wooden Mortar by Andrianna Shamaris, Rustic Design
Antique Teak Wooden Mortar by Andrianna Shamaris, Rustic Design

Antique Teak Wooden Mortar by Andrianna Shamaris, Rustic Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

and 25” high. Both usable and sculptural. This tall container or mortar was hand made in the spirit

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century cigar box / humidor with dog hand-carved
Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century cigar box / humidor with dog hand-carved

Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century cigar box / humidor with dog hand-carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

anatomical detail. This dynamic figure adds narrative depth and elevates the box from a simple container to a

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Hugely  Oversized Turkish Brass Teapot with Snakes
Hugely  Oversized Turkish Brass Teapot with Snakes

Hugely Oversized Turkish Brass Teapot with Snakes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

a bulbous container engraved with symbols and wearing a stone beaded necklace with intricate

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Brass

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Located in Greven, DE

, scalloped dish with three small feet supports a cylindrical ink container with a hinged lid at the centre

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900
Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. A blend of betel

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Located in Taichung, TW

interior suggests a thoughtful sense of balance. As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter
Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter

Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 4 compartment container for stamps or pills. Distinct jugend - art nouveau styling. Made by WMF

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

Giant Early 20th Century French Oak  Bakers Trough
Giant Early 20th Century French Oak  Bakers Trough

Giant Early 20th Century French Oak Bakers Trough

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very large French Oak Trough Container. Great wear and patina to it. Rustic and modern. Can be used

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin
Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin

Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin

Located in Suffolk, GB

planter, decorative storage container or umbrella stand. Dimensions: Height 29 cm (11.42 in) Width 28 cm

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Indian Metal Jardiniere Painted with Elephants  Lovely and naive decoration
Indian Metal Jardiniere Painted with Elephants  Lovely and naive decoration

Indian Metal Jardiniere Painted with Elephants Lovely and naive decoration

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

ceremonial dress, this is a square container with a large folded top edge set on small feet, there are many

Category

1920s Anglo-Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat
A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat

A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

(1954-1968) was initially employed for the Australian wool trade and carried the first containers of

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars
Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars

Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars

Located in Forney, TX

apothecary containers that appear original, over a lower storage drawer to the front, and sides affixed with

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE

By Globe Wernicke

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Oak

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

to dry freshly written ink. The lower part is the ink container. The sword, with the blade of a small

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

consists of a central cabinet with a "temple"-style front and two cylindrical containers on the sides

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Native American Sioux Parfleche Box Painted Rawhide Plains Artifact circa 1900
Native American Sioux Parfleche Box Painted Rawhide Plains Artifact circa 1900

Native American Sioux Parfleche Box Painted Rawhide Plains Artifact circa 1900

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

mirrored forms create a visually dynamic yet harmonious effect. Parfleche containers were essential to

Category

Early 1900s American Native American Antique Containers

Materials

Hide

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler

Located in Downingtown, PA

after by collectors not only for their original purpose but as elegant containers for orchids or

Category

1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900
Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids
Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

Located in Madrid, ES

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many

Category

18th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.
A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel apothecary with oak wood box, glass containers inside and bone spoon. England circa

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Containers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt and Celluloid Gent's Travelling Vanity Set (1899)
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt and Celluloid Gent's Travelling Vanity Set (1899)

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt and Celluloid Gent's Travelling Vanity Set (1899)

By Norman Marshall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

toothbrush holder, a soap jar, a hip flask and a boudoir clock. Each blown and cut glass container bears a

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel
19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel

19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over

Category

1860s French French Provincial Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

porcelain ink containers and are embellished with decorative caps and finials. The brown marble base with

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Containers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary Lidded Jars
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary Lidded Jars

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary Lidded Jars

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid with a round finial

Category

19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s
Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s

Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material. Applied rose

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

Victorian Era Gilt Bronze & Glass Owl Jardiniere
Victorian Era Gilt Bronze & Glass Owl Jardiniere

Victorian Era Gilt Bronze & Glass Owl Jardiniere

Located in New York, NY

elegant container for natural elements while retaining the era’s fascination with symbolic and

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

George III Silver Argyll by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, 1790
George III Silver Argyll by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, 1790

George III Silver Argyll by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, 1790

By Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert

Located in Montreal, QC

song goes) A secondary important feature was that the spout was placed at the bottom of the container

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Majolica Jar
19th Century Majolica Jar

19th Century Majolica Jar

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A flat flask container. Great decoration.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Attic Black-Figured Hydria
Attic Black-Figured Hydria

Attic Black-Figured Hydria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beauty in their art, which this hydria is a good example of. A water container designed to carry and pour

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century
Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

warm wooden texture resonate as both a decorative object and a functional container. Whether placed as

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

simultaneously in three parts to reveal three hinged compartments. This container could house anything from

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York "Gooseneck" Favrile Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios New York "Gooseneck" Favrile Glass Vase

Tiffany Studios New York "Gooseneck" Favrile Glass Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

: According to folklore, Persian rosewater sprinklers were originally used as "containers for tears"—the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Pre Columbian Large Chancay  Cuchimilco Urn South American Antiques
Pre Columbian Large Chancay  Cuchimilco Urn South American Antiques

Pre Columbian Large Chancay Cuchimilco Urn South American Antiques

Located in London, GB

funerary or ceremonial purpose, possibly as a container for offerings or human remains. Culture: Chancay

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Containers

Materials

Wool

Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century
Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century

Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and very elegant Beautiful

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone
Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone

Majolica lume cuollomozzo produced in Vietri sul mare or Caltagirone

Located in Lugo, IT

thickening and a constriction that supports the oil container. Two handles, one of which is broken and glued

Category

1890s Antique Containers

Materials

Maiolica

19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows
19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows

19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

castors. Losses to velvet interior on lid, surface marks to interior containers, which have expected

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers, 5

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Containers

Materials

Silver, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Enamel, Brass

French Napoleon III Oil Lamp
French Napoleon III Oil Lamp

French Napoleon III Oil Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine French Napoleon III Oil Lamp, now electrified. Opaline glass container decorated with

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Mortar, Organic Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Mortar, Organic Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Mortar, Organic Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

piece, container or side table with a glass top or left as is. Our master carver added the minimalist

Category

1870s Organic Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service
Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

hobnail cut-glass containers have an oval rounded form onto an oval spreading base. Each vessel of this

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Centerpiece, Hand-Carved, 19th C.
Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Centerpiece, Hand-Carved, 19th C.

Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Centerpiece, Hand-Carved, 19th C.

Located in Valencia, VC

, transforming it into a decorative container—perfect as a statement centerpiece, a sculptural bowl for a coffee

Category

19th Century French Organic Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber, Coconut

Antique Georgian Paul Storr Silver & Glass Cruet Stand Condiment Set 1798
Antique Georgian Paul Storr Silver & Glass Cruet Stand Condiment Set 1798

Antique Georgian Paul Storr Silver & Glass Cruet Stand Condiment Set 1798

By Paul Storr

Located in London, GB

Condiment Containers. This Large Antique Silver Condiment Stand includes a pair of Mustard Pots, and Pair of

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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There is a range of antique containers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all antique containers available were constructed with great care. Antique containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique containers bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. and Bing & Grøndahl produced popular antique containers that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,015, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $149,000 highest priced.