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Chinese Song Dynasty Large Storage Container
Chinese Song Dynasty Large Storage Container

Chinese Song Dynasty Large Storage Container

Located in Nashville, TN

Chinese song Dynasty large storage container. Large tapering storage jar with short neck, body glazed with white ground, painted with brown foliate designs, shoulder decorated with f...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Medium Grain Container
Medium Grain Container

Medium Grain Container

Unavailable|$1,250

Medium Grain Container

Located in New York, NY

South Indian grain storage container, tropical dense woods.

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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp
Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp

Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautifully decorated salt glazed ceramic water storage container drilled for electric

Category

19th Century English Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Stoneware

Large Biot Jar France, 19th Century
Large Biot Jar France, 19th Century

Large Biot Jar France, 19th Century

By Biot

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Terra cotta with yellow glazed rim, original patina. Originally used as storage containers for olive.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Large Biot Jar, France, 19th Century
Large Biot Jar, France, 19th Century

Large Biot Jar, France, 19th Century

By Biot

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Terra cotta with a beautiful yellow and green glazed rim, original patina. Originally used as storage containers for Olive.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Two Biot Jars
Two Biot Jars

Two Biot Jars

Unavailable|$8,500 / item

Two Biot Jars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lead glazed coarse earthenware biot jars produced in the Biot region of southern France. Originally used as storage containers for both dry and wet goods such as olive oil.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Stoneware

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot
Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Milk Churn painted Jardiniere umbrella pot Beautifully hand painted milk churn to use as a jardiniere, storage container or umbrella pot. Beautiful all around traditional han...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Aluminum

Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique
Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique

Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

During Korea's Goryeo period, it was also commonly used as a water storage container. The vase is adorned with delicate floral patterns engraved with fine lines on its front and b...

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Located in Christchurch, GB

The shell of the turtle lifts off to reveal a small silver lined storage container. A charming highly collectible study for your Japanese metalwork collection, fully artist signed in...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn
Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn

Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful Asian storage Jar in Brown glazed terracotta , Thailand ,16 th Century, Singburi, central province in Thailand, the body is Grey or Red, the mouth small with thick lips and...

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17th Century Thai Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar
Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar

Unavailable|$3,096

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar

Located in Schellebelle, BE

The 4 handles are thick loops, their ends pressed flat onto the body, used for storage, exported as containers for honey and oil many of them were found in the sea

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17th Century Thai Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Round Center Table in Mahogany , Louis Philippe circa 1840
19th Century Round Center Table in Mahogany , Louis Philippe circa 1840

19th Century Round Center Table in Mahogany , Louis Philippe circa 1840

Located in Torino, IT

19th Century coffee table in mahogany Louis Philippe, circa 1840, France. storage and container shipping is possible

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Big Dimension Candelabra Early XX. Century Italy
Big Dimension Candelabra Early XX. Century Italy

Big Dimension Candelabra Early XX. Century Italy

Located in Torino, IT

Century Italy in good condition ill be shipped inside a wood box storage and container shipping also possible there are special discounts for retail members and also private mem...

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1920s Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Table Mirror, Cherry Wood
19th Century Table Mirror, Cherry Wood

19th Century Table Mirror, Cherry Wood

Located in Torino, IT

19th century table mirror in cherry wood will be shipped inside a wood secured box storage and container shipping also possible.

Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Cherry

A Marquetry Side Table Napoleon III Period circa 1860 France
A Marquetry Side Table Napoleon III Period circa 1860 France

A Marquetry Side Table Napoleon III Period circa 1860 France

Located in Torino, IT

19th century marquetry side table Napoleon III circa 1860 France ebonized legs and marquetry top with different kind of woods will be shipped inside a wood box storage and container...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Marquetry Center Table, mahogany center table
19th Century Italian Marquetry Center Table, mahogany center table

19th Century Italian Marquetry Center Table, mahogany center table

Located in Torino, IT

19th Century elegant Empire period inlaid center table circa 1820 Italy.Mahogany center table. storage and container shipping is possible

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1820s Italian Empire Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Mahogany

Pair of Louis Philippe Style Italian Armchairs circa 1930
Pair of Louis Philippe Style Italian Armchairs circa 1930

Pair of Louis Philippe Style Italian Armchairs circa 1930

Located in Torino, IT

Pair of Louis Philippe Style Italian Armchairs circa 1930 in excellent condition with slightly signs of agings Measures: 62x62x106 cm .... table is not included the price. storage a...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Vintage Coffee Table circa 1970 Italy
Vintage Coffee Table circa 1970 Italy

Vintage Coffee Table circa 1970 Italy

Located in Torino, IT

Italian coffee table, beautiful piece . in very good condition. will be shipped inside a crate storage and also container shipping also possible

Category

1920s Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Asian Storage Container
Antique Asian Storage Container

Antique Asian Storage Container

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique round Asian storage container is composed of strips of bentwood that have been pinned together.

Category

19th Century Chinese Country Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Storage Container
Mid 19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Storage Container

Mid 19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Storage Container

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find intact.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find intact. 

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Storage Container
English 19th Century Storage Container

English 19th Century Storage Container

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This substantial piece was purchased from a corn merchant and once used for seed & corn storage. Constructed of sturdy pine and reinforced with metal at the joinery, the patina is ou...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Storage Container
English 19th Century Storage Container

English 19th Century Storage Container

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This substantial piece was purchased from a corn merchant and once used for seed & corn storage. Constructed of sturdy pine and reinforced with metal at the joinery, the patina is ou...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Indian Food Storage Container
Indian Food Storage Container

Indian Food Storage Container

Located in New York, NY

Large black metal container used to store food / decorative hardware / great for trash, umbrellas, or as a side table / great patina

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Steel

19th Century African Woven Basket Food Storage Container with Leather Details
19th Century African Woven Basket Food Storage Container with Leather Details

19th Century African Woven Basket Food Storage Container with Leather Details

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century African woven basket food storage container with leather details Beautiful blonde patina Measures: Basket: 5.25 inch D x 3 inch H Base of basket: 3.5 inch D.

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19th Century African Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Leather, Straw

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Today, this storied grain container lives on as a storage basket for magazines, toys, firewood or balls of yarn.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere
Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere

Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere

Located in San Francisco, CA

Traditional cage-style solid cherry wood pannetiere (bread/food storage container).

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Storage Containers

Iron Storage Bin
Iron Storage Bin

Iron Storage Bin

Located in New York, NY

Very decorative storage bin with lid. Makes an excellent storage container for firewood, magazines etc.

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19th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Iron

19thC Indian Storage Bin/Side Table
19thC Indian Storage Bin/Side Table

19thC Indian Storage Bin/Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Indian metal bin used to store grain and or spices / makes a great side table or storage container / beautiful natural patina

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Humidor  Bookends with open lid for storage
Pair of Brass Humidor  Bookends with open lid for storage

Pair of Brass Humidor Bookends with open lid for storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully styled half round 'humidors' or storage containers for just about anything... great for dressing up a table or used as book ends

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Samurai Katana Storage Container with Gilded Crest This fine Samurai Katana storage container is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Glass Pharmacy Storage Jar with Lid, France
Vintage Glass Pharmacy Storage Jar with Lid, France

Vintage Glass Pharmacy Storage Jar with Lid, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall skim antique French chemist storage container and matching lid. Would have been used to store and display herbal remedies and the suchlike.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Glass

French Wicker Laundry Cart
French Wicker Laundry Cart

French Wicker Laundry Cart

Located in Sheffield, MA

Great for firewood, toy box, storage container or its original purpose.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Reed

Tanzanian Nyakusa Storage Vessel on Mount
Tanzanian Nyakusa Storage Vessel on Mount

Tanzanian Nyakusa Storage Vessel on Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This balanced terracotta pot was used as a storage container by the Nyakyusa people of Tanzania.

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Biot Jar with Green Glaze
Biot Jar with Green Glaze

Biot Jar with Green Glaze

Located in Washington, DC

Terra cotta with original patina. Originally used as storage containers for olives.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Early to Mid-1900s Plaster Putti Wine Sculpture/Container from France
Early to Mid-1900s Plaster Putti Wine Sculpture/Container from France

Early to Mid-1900s Plaster Putti Wine Sculpture/Container from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece has a hidden lid, which is the top of the barrel and half of the boy. It was used a small storage container, maybe for candies or valuables.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Scottish Mixed Wood Turned Tower Box
Scottish Mixed Wood Turned Tower Box

Scottish Mixed Wood Turned Tower Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Mid-19th century Scottish mixed wood turned storage container in alternating bands of mahogany, fruitwood and sycamore, with three stacking secoptions each with turned collars, ...

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1820s English Georgian Antique Storage Containers

Reclaimed Gun Powder Light Fixture
Reclaimed Gun Powder Light Fixture

Reclaimed Gun Powder Light Fixture

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Unique Iron fixture made from the cover of a storage container used at a gun powder factory. A reclaimed, reconstructed fixture that is mirrored on the bottom and fully wired with th...

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Early 1900s American Antique Storage Containers

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

A lovely decorative piece with many uses such as a planter, decorative storage container or umbrella stand. Dimensions: Height 29 cm (11.42 in) Width 28 cm (11.02 in) Depth 28 cm (1...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tall Chinese Painted and Partial Gilt Wedding Chest
Tall Chinese Painted and Partial Gilt Wedding Chest

Tall Chinese Painted and Partial Gilt Wedding Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

A tall Chinese painted and partial-gilt wedding chest, serves as an armoire, cabinet, bar or storage container. Very intricate hard painting of Asian Chinese motifs architectural des...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Today, we love these woven fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 8.5"

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Today, we love these woven fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 7.5"

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Willow

Petite Songye Mulondo Vessel
Petite Songye Mulondo Vessel

Petite Songye Mulondo Vessel

By Songye Tribe

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite vessel by the Songye People of the DRC is formed in the style of traditional storage containers, known as mulondo. Characteristic to these storage vessels are the deep in...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar
Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar

Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

They also make wonderful storage containers for kitchen utensils. View the detailed images.

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Today, we love these woven fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed

1900-century dug-out Tree Log
1900-century dug-out Tree Log

1900-century dug-out Tree Log

Located in Farsta, SE

At one point, it had braces around it. These were used as storage containers and my favorite detail is the small mouse hole.

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1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pine

19th-Century Cabinet with Container
19th-Century Cabinet with Container

19th-Century Cabinet with Container

Located in Opole, PL

19th-century cabinet with container We present you a small, straight cabinet with a panel decorated with carved patterns. The lifting front hides a deep compartment. The legs ar...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Recently darkened to a warm brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 9"

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

French 19th Century Green Glazed Confit Jar
French 19th Century Green Glazed Confit Jar

French 19th Century Green Glazed Confit Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Pre-refrigeration, confit jars extended the life of perishable items either buried in the ground or as storage containers. This terracotta example, made in France in the 19th century...

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19th Century French Other Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th-century Chinese kitchen vessel glazed inside and out for use as a food storage container or pickling pot. The terracotta jar has a squat shape with rounded shoulders, tap...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th-century Chinese kitchen vessel glazed inside and out for use as a food storage container or pickling pot. The terracotta jar has a squat shape with rounded shoulders, tap...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Floral Sgraffito Kitchen Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th-century Chinese kitchen vessel glazed inside and out for use as a food storage container or pickling pot. The terracotta jar has a squat shape with rounded shoulders, tap...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Blue and White Albarello, Late 1800s
Italian Blue and White Albarello, Late 1800s

Italian Blue and White Albarello, Late 1800s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Albarelli were ancient storage containers often used in old pharmacies and shops.

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Early 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Maiolica, Ceramic

French 19th Century Green-Glazed Castelnaudary Pot or Planter with Handles
French 19th Century Green-Glazed Castelnaudary Pot or Planter with Handles

French 19th Century Green-Glazed Castelnaudary Pot or Planter with Handles

Located in Miami, FL

Terra cotta with original patina. Originally used as storage containers for olives. We love the intense green glaze planter.

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Recently darkened to a light brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 9"

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow, Wood

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Antique Storage Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique storage containers available for sale. Each of these unique antique storage containers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and softwood. Antique storage containers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique storage containers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique storage containers are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Storage Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,137, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $4,900 highest priced.