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19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot
19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Basket or Cache-Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

. Versatile and functional, this cache-pot can be repurposed as a waste basket, a decorative storage container

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers
Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers

Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers

Located in Charleston, SC

Pine water collection table with four terra cotta pots. Portuguese influence carvings from the late mid-19th century.

Category

Mid-19th Century North American Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pine

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy
Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient Chest, container in solid walnut wood, hand carved with lion paws and original iron handles

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Walnut

1920s Belgian Metal Box
1920s Belgian Metal Box

1920s Belgian Metal Box

Located in High Point, NC

origins, possibly as a storage container for tools or valuable goods. The faded inscriptions and

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Greek Terra Cotta Jar
Small Antique Greek Terra Cotta Jar

Small Antique Greek Terra Cotta Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

A small pithos (a Greek storage container), this terra cotta jar has well-balanced proportions

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Antique French Hand Painted Olive Wood Egg Box With Cockerel Decoration, 19th C.
Antique French Hand Painted Olive Wood Egg Box With Cockerel Decoration, 19th C.

Antique French Hand Painted Olive Wood Egg Box With Cockerel Decoration, 19th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

opens up in two sections to reveal a storage container inside. Hand-painted front depicting a cockerel

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Olive

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

food and writing utensils to storage containers for paper, textiles, and other materials sensitive to

Category

19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Throne Chairs
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Throne Chairs

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Throne Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

create and decorate a variety of objects, from food and writing utensils to storage containers for paper

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Coromandel Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century

Located in London, GB

velvet lined gold tooled writing slope, ink wells and storage containers and a compartment for papers

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Long French Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1820
Antique Long French Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1820

Antique Long French Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1820

Located in Round Top, TX

and hardware. There are two small drawers and three cabinet doors which open to reveal the storage

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

appropriate age. An old hinoki wooden collector storage box tomobako included. Dimensions: container is

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Painted Pine Work Table
Painted Pine Work Table

Painted Pine Work Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

sturdy shelf for tool or container storage. This piece could be reduced in height to make a great desk

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pine

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures
Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures

Located in Atlanta, GA

storage, a painted and pierced container with celluloid ring and handles, a tartan dome printed 'Wallace

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Storage Containers

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

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

container lives on as a storage basket for magazines, toys, firewood or balls of yarn. Additional

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Planter or Storage Container, Early 1900s
Antique Copper Planter or Storage Container, Early 1900s

Antique Copper Planter or Storage Container, Early 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

This large antique French, oval, copper container is just the right size for displaying anything

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Copper

Chinese  Rice  Storage Container Converted to a Table
Chinese  Rice  Storage Container Converted to a Table

Chinese Rice Storage Container Converted to a Table

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-611 Chinese rice storage barrel converted into side table/drink table.

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1920s Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Hardwood

Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive
Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive

Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive

Located in Tulsa, OK

lids make these baskets perfect decorative storage containers from cotton balls, q-tips to jewelry

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Early 17th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Palmwood

English 1900 J&J Coleman Signed Tin Container
English 1900 J&J Coleman Signed Tin Container

English 1900 J&J Coleman Signed Tin Container

Located in Stamford, CT

fun and unique storage container for any trinkets or small items.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps
Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps

Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two similar Chinese export tole black and gold painted tea storage containers one numbered "10" and

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Storage Vessel from India
19th Century Wooden Storage Vessel from India

19th Century Wooden Storage Vessel from India

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century hand carved wooden vessel from India. This antique storage container from Indian

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Belgian Tea Caddy Box
19th Century Belgian Tea Caddy Box

19th Century Belgian Tea Caddy Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accent piece and storage container as part of any desktop or tabletop tableau. Charming and understated

Category

1880s Belgian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Burmese Woven Black Lacquer Box
Burmese Woven Black Lacquer Box

Burmese Woven Black Lacquer Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This square pillow box is an early 20th century storage container attributed to the Lahu people of

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed, Wood

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

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed, Wood

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

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

darkened to a warm brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Pair of Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Pots / Albarelli made in the late 1800s
Pair of Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Pots / Albarelli made in the late 1800s

Pair of Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Pots / Albarelli made in the late 1800s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Palazzo Torlogna in Rome. Alberelli were ancient storage containers often used in old pharmacies and

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Wicker Laundry Cart
Large French Wicker Laundry Cart

Large French Wicker Laundry Cart

Located in Sheffield, MA

shop display or table. Can also be great for firewood, storage container or its original purpose

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Steel

Japanese Meiji Era Lidded Chrysanthemum Basket
Japanese Meiji Era Lidded Chrysanthemum Basket

Japanese Meiji Era Lidded Chrysanthemum Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

before converging in a tapered wrapping. Likely used as a decorative storage container, the round footed

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

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

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 8.5"

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

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

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Pair of Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Pair of Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Pair of Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

shells, these storage containers are fashioned in black lacquer and decorated with elaborately engraved

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Jardiniere
19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Jardiniere

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Jardiniere

Located in Dallas, TX

contrast. Versatile and functional, this planter can be repurposed as a waste basket, a decorative storage

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1760
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1760

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1760

Located in Greven, DE

long way to go before it is used as a storage container. Initially hidden behind doors, it was not

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Bentwood Hat Box
Vintage Bentwood Hat Box

Vintage Bentwood Hat Box

Located in London, London

storage container, showcasing a piece of travel history from a bygone era.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bentwood

Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils. It was common for Neolithic

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Neolithic Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils. It was common for Neolithic Chinese cultures to

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House
19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House

19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

base has a gilt brass beaded accent all around. Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Sèvres Painted Porcelain and Bronze Dore Jewelry Box
Early 20th Century French Sèvres Painted Porcelain and Bronze Dore Jewelry Box

Early 20th Century French Sèvres Painted Porcelain and Bronze Dore Jewelry Box

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Dallas, TX

glaze and framed by an opulent gilt bronze doré accents. The storage container rests gracefully on four

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture

Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture

Located in seoul, KR

predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Tobacco Store
1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Tobacco Store

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Tobacco Store

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

piece is top of the range decorative box . Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this very

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern, Neolithic Period
Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern, Neolithic Period

Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern, Neolithic Period

Located in seoul, KR

predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta
Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta

Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta

Located in Atlanta, GA

set aside, transforming the sewing box into a versatile storage container suitable for a variety of

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Coromandel Brass & Pewter Inlaid Writing Slope, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Brass & Pewter Inlaid Writing Slope, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Brass & Pewter Inlaid Writing Slope, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

original velvet lined writing slope, ink wells and storage containers and a compartment for papers below

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Silver, Brass, Pewter

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !

By Christofle

Located in Wilmington, DE

-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage in addition to the original Christofle cardboard storage containers

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia
Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia

Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

, England, Valor became a market leader in manufacturing container storage equipment, during WWII Valor

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-19th Century Northwest Coast Bentwood Box
Mid-19th Century Northwest Coast Bentwood Box

Mid-19th Century Northwest Coast Bentwood Box

Located in Santa Fe, NM

storage container from the Northwest Coast tribes of British Columbia. The box is constructed in a

Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Rice Storage Containers
Rice Storage Containers

Rice Storage Containers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Golden Painted Rice Storage Container

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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Rice Storage Containers
Rice Storage Containers

Rice Storage Containers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Assorted 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Rice Storage Containers(several available, sold and priced separately)

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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

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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.