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Bathroom Apothecary Jars

French Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
recommended as a treatment in gout and rheumatism. It is a beautiful jar to use in a bathroom, kitchen or just
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Antique French White Glass Lidded Apothecary Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique early 20th-Century French glass lidded apothecary or pharmacy jar. It is
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Early 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Glass

4 mid 20th century Swedish apothecary glass jars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
4 mid 20th century Swedish apothecary glass jars circa 1930. Brown glass jars with original stops
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Edwardian Jars

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Faience Albarello Apothecary Jars
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb set of three 19th-Century French faience lidded apothecary or pharmacy jars. These fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Faience

Rare Cenedese Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid Murano, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid with an acid etched
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury French Limoges Porcelain Apothecary or Pharmacy Jars, Set of 6
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom, a bathtub or a kitchen cabinet with this elegant set of pharmaceutical
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Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect for
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano purple colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Trio of Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano green colored / colored glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano blue colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original paper labels
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Green Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
/ coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original paper
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy 2
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set (set number 2) of three Venetian Murano purple colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Porcelain Canisters from an Herb Dispensary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream white porcelain apothecary jar, hailing from late 19th-century Spain. At once rustic and
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Antique 1890s Spanish Jars

Materials

Porcelain

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Faience Floral Decorated Apothecary Jars
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Italian Faience Floral Decorated Apothecary Jars. Each with applied floral finials
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Glass Apothecary Jars, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four French blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth form with pedestal base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink ‘Apothecary’ Jar with Lid by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, England
Paolo Venini ‘Apothecary’ jar with lid - Pink Item description: Venini DESIGNER: Venini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 (of nine) big herbalist apothecary wooden jars (mint leaves, verbena flowers, viola
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Antique Late 19th Century Vases

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
.    Tags: Apothecary, bathroom accessories, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
.    Tags: Apothecary, bathroom accessories, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
fragrance bottles and cosmetic jars would. Works wonderfully as a collection lined up in a stylish bathroom
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Glass

The Albarello
Located in Sint-Gillis, BE
The Albarello is inspired by medicinal jars used to hold apothecaries’ ointments and dry drugs. Its
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2010s Italian Vases

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Ceramic

The Albarello
The Albarello
H 14.57 in Dm 6.3 in

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French Louis-Philippe Period 1840s Glass Apothecary Jars with Latin Labels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six French glass apothecary lidded jars from the mid-19th century, priced and sold individually: $295 each. Created in France under the reign of king Louis-Philippe, each of this set...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Jars

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Glass

19th Century Italian Faience Albarello Apothecary Jar Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century Italian faience albarello or apothecary pharmacy jar. This fine jar has a hand painted lion surrounded by ornamental scrolls in vibrant colors. It displ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Jars

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Faience

Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. Some of the gilt paint has rubbed off the ...
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

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Porcelain

Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Mahogany and brass box, with a drawer in the front. The upper part opens and inside a group of glass bottles ( some with labels), placed in compartments. Inside the drawer a little m...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
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Vintage Apothecary Jars, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage glass apothecary jars from France, circa 19th century. Various sizes available, please inquire. (Each sold separately $50 to $250 each). Vintage condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Glass

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Other

Set of Five 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French glass apothecary jars with porcelain labels and painted tin lids. Five amber glass and one blue glass (with remnants of label). The neck of the "Ben...
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Antique 19th Century French Bottles

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Tin

Giant Antique Art Glass Factice Perfume Apothecary Display Bottle Jar Urn Stand
Located in Thiensville, WI
Giant antique heavy art glass urn/factice/apothecary jar, with cap/topper and metal stand. Beautiful Art Deco decorative statement piece that can be used in a variety of ways; to dis...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns

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Glass, Art Glass

Set of Vintage English Cobalt Blue Apothecary Jars
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Vintage Cylindrical English Cobalt Blue Apothecary Jars . The bigger one measures 10” x 3.5” and the smaller one is 8.5” x 2.75. Both stoppers are stuck and do not come out.
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Vintage 1920s English Bottles

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Glass

Pair Of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jar. It depicts a cylindrical porcelain jars with white background and a rectangular plaques hand painted with gold borders. One of them also h...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Pair Of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
H 10.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Antique Murano Glass Pharmacy / Apothecary Canister with Elaborate Handpainting
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful large antique Italian Murano glass pharmacy / apothecary canister with lid. Elaborately hand-painted and gilt on white Murano glass, featuring Star of David motif and gla...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Jars

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Murano Glass

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of wide cylindrical white porcelain apothecary lidded jars. They are hand painted and decorated with some laurel’s branches in the front. The lids are shaped as doctoral ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Jars

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Early 20th Century Green Glass Apothecary Jars by J.L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century set of 5 apothecary green glass jars by renowned Austrian glass makers J.L. LOBMEYR. SIZES RANGING FROM TALLEST: 32 inches tall 7.5inches wide To SHORTEST ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Jars

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Glass

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

18th Century Italian Blue & White Faience Albarelli Apothecary Jar Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of two antique European tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jars. circa 1770 Originally used as medicinal pottery jars that held ointments and dry drugs at apothecar...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Jars

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Earthenware, Pottery, Majolica, Faience

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "empl. cicut," from 19th century France. Six jars are available (see last two images for the grouping), but sold indivi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Kitchen or Apothecary Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of seven kitchen or apothecary jars. Six have lids. Glazed blue and white with hand lettering in black. A beautiful set.
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Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Hollywood Regency Art Deco Large Apothecary Glass Display Globe in Aluminum Base
By Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A circa 1930 Art Deco apothecary display glass globe and base. The table top show globe and stopper
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Jars

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Aluminum

A large majolica apothecary jar
By Paul Hannong
Located in New York, NY
A large majolica apothecary jar for essence of basil with rose, forget-me-nots, and morning glory
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Set of X10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
fragrance bottles and cosmetic jars would. Works wonderfully as a collection lined up in a stylish bathroom
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Bottles

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Glass

Mid-20th Century Italian Blue and White Ceramic Apothecary Jars, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your bathroom or your kitchen cabinets with this colorful set of apothecary jars; created
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Late 20th Century Italian Jars

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Ceramic, Faience

Set of 6 Medium Apothecary Bottles
Located in Wichita, KS
anymore! Apothecary bottles look great displayed in a bathroom, dressing room, or even a kitchen.
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20th Century Unknown Jars

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich brown glaze coats surface of this round wine jar, interrupted only by a sweep of light brown
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A light brown-gray glaze clings to the textured surface of this wine jar, coating the round body
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A warm brown glaze clings to the textured surface of this wine jar, lingering on subtle ridges
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich dark brown glaze clings to the textured surface of this wine jar, lingering on subtle ridges
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century Blown Glass Apothecary Jar Vase
Located in Essex, MA
A large 19th century colorless blown glass apothecary jar, made in two sections, the top part with
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Antique 19th Century American Vases

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Blown Glass

Antique Majolica Apothecary Jar from Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
“Chevrette” This colorful antique Majolica Apothecary container was used to store pharmaceutical
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

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Ceramic

Grey ‘Apothecary’ Jar with Lid by Paolo Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in London, England
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

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Glass

Pair of Italian early 1900s Hand-Blown Blue Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Roma, IT
Found in a private home in Umbria, these hand-blown apothecary jars have an exquisite bright blue
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Vintage 1910s European Vases

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Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Trio of Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A trio of very large antique apothecary or old chemist jars shop display  These superb very
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Garniture

Apothecary Vase, L by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Apothecary Vases are a modern take on the jars known from pharmacies. The vases are available in two sizes
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Apothecary Vase, L by Kristina Dam Studio
Apothecary Vase, L by Kristina Dam Studio
H 16.54 in Dm 7.88 in L 16.54 in
Cenedese Mid-Century Opaline Pink Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jar
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apothecary jar or storage container with lid made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect for storage
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Solid Black Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jar
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apothecary jar or storage container with lid made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect for storage
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Clear Blue Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jar
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apothecary jar or storage container with lid made circa 1970 with original paper label attached. Wonderful
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Trio of Cenedese Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano purple colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Blue Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original paper labels
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Pair of 19th Century French Blue and White Ceramic Apothecary Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your bathroom or your kitchen cabinets with this pair of antique apothecary jars; created
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Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Italian Painted Blown Glass Apothecary Jars with Fruit Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your bathroom with this pair of colorful antique painted apothecary jars. Crafted in Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Jars

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Blown Glass

Amber Glass Apothecary Jar or Urn with Lid Murano Attributed to Cenedese, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese (attributed) Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Apothecary Bottles
Located in Wichita, KS
apothecary bottles aren't reserved for pharmacists anymore! These pieces look great displayed in a bathroom
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20th Century Jars

Petite Industrial Antique Medical Apothecary Cupboard with Cabriole Legs
By Woolf Instrument Corporation
Located in Topeka, KS
an open shelf just waiting for pretty little boxes or jars of more bathroom accoutrement. Of course
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Steel, Iron

"Nude Warriors and Physician, " Rare Art Deco Apothecary Jar by Mayodon
By Jean-Leon Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
.    Tags: Apothecary, bathroom accessories, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bottles

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Glass

Early 20th Century Set of French Blue Opaline Toiletry and Perfume Glass Bottles
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom with this colorful, well-preserved set of opaline glass bottle and jars
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

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Opaline Glass

Set of Seven Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jars
Located in Kent, GB
Here we have a set of seven antique apothecary jars hand decorated in gold and white. These would
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Jars

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Glass

Large Blue and White Majolica Jar or Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large tin glazed apothecary style jar in blue and white, paint decorated with a wreath of leaves
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Rare Antique Set of Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
interior just as fragrance bottles and cosmetic jars would. Works wonderfully as a collection lined up in a
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Victorian Bottles

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Glass

Rare Antique Set of Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Victorian Bottles

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Glass

Large Cantagalli Blue White Vintage Italian Faience Pottery Floral Scroll Vase
By Cantagalli
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Cantagalli vase or apothecary jar with rhythmic floral scroll in brilliant blue glaze
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Vintage 1960s Italian Moorish Vases

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Pottery

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Bathroom Apothecary Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bathroom apothecary jars is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bathroom apothecary jars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and murano glass. We have 25 antique and vintage bathroom apothecary jars in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Bathroom apothecary jars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bathroom apothecary jars are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Cenedese, Manetti e Masini and Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini each produced beautiful bathroom apothecary jars that are worth considering.

How Much are Bathroom Apothecary Jars?

Prices for bathroom apothecary jars start at $175 and top out at $3,750 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Bathroom Apothecary Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In countries where apothecaries are still in use, apothecary jars are small covered containers (usually porcelain or clay) used to house and store medicines. In other countries, they're used for spices, grains, or candies.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Apothecary jars were historically used for storing medicine and pharmaceuticals. The jars were made out of glass, wood, metal or ceramics. Today, the jars are an excellent addition to add some flair to your home décor. You’ll find a variety of apothecary jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some apothecary jars may be airtight, depending on the craftsmanship. Some older apothecary jars have screw-top lids, and new styles feature a silicone or rubber seal to block out air. But not all apothecary jars were designed to be fully airtight. Browse a range of apothecary jars on 1stDibs.

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