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Antique Container
Antique Container

Antique Container

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for pounding rice.

Category

Early 1900s Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Asian Lacquer Container
Asian Lacquer Container

Asian Lacquer Container

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian Lacquer Wood Container with iron bracket 13" width 8" depth 10" height

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Balinese Traditional Offering Container

Balinese Traditional Offering Container

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Balinese Traditional Offering Container Bali, Indonesia Date: 19th to early 20th century Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balines...

Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Container

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Grain Container
Red Lacquer Grain Container

Red Lacquer Grain Container

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique red lacquer wood container was used to store rice or grains. The red lacquer container with two side short handles round shape, constructed with elm wood and body with metal ...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Wedding Container
Red Lacquer Wedding Container

Red Lacquer Wedding Container

$320Sale Price|28% Off

Red Lacquer Wedding Container

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer wedding container with painted garden motif top and metal bracket

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Located in New York, NY

Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim.

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Container

Materials

Hide

Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Located in New York, NY

Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic rim.

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Container

Materials

Hide

Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Polished Buffalo Hide Container

Located in New York, NY

Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim.

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Container

Materials

Hide

Antique Iron Mesh Container

Antique Iron Mesh Container

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven iron mesh container with an hour glass shape. Measures: 10- 22" DIA x 34" high.

Category

1920s Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 19Thc Pantry Container
Early 19Thc Pantry Container

Early 19Thc Pantry Container

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Early 19Thc Pantry Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 19Thc European fine hand crafted pantry box is in fine condition and natural old patina.

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Container

Materials

Wood

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER
ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER

Located in Three Oaks, MI

Elephant lidded kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Kuduo were created to store valuable possessions such as gold dust and served the symbolic purpose of safeguarding ...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Container

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container
Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese picnic container (jubako, food carrier) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), crafted in black lacquered wood and finely decorated in gold using the traditional maki-e techniqu...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Glazed Container
Vintage French Glazed Container

Vintage French Glazed Container

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this lovely, french, terra-cotta, vessel.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Container

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Wood Rice Container
19th Century Wood Rice Container

19th Century Wood Rice Container

Located in Van Nuys, CA

From the years 1850 and 1880. This container serves as a timeless emblem of both exceptional craftsmanship and rich history.

Category

1850s Chinese Antique Container

Materials

Metal

19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container

19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American Indian.The condition is very good.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container
Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container

Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian grain / rice measurement container for merchant used for the weighted the grain or rice.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Spanish Ceramic Spice Container, 18th C.
Spanish Ceramic Spice Container, 18th C.

Spanish Ceramic Spice Container, 18th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Spanish Ceramic Spice Container, 18th century or earlier, triangular form with three bowls for spices or salt, decorated with foliate motifs. 2.25" H x 6.25" W x 5.25" D.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Container

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Grain 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.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Container

Materials

Wood

German Wax Baby Candy Container
German Wax Baby Candy Container

German Wax Baby Candy Container

Located in Riverdale, NY

The egg lifts from its stand to reveal the candy container within, 1890s, Germany. Measures: 4.5" high x 4".

Category

1890s German Victorian Antique Container

Materials

Paper

Monumental Rare Ancient Teak Sculptural Container
Monumental Rare Ancient Teak Sculptural Container

Monumental Rare Ancient Teak Sculptural Container

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

This one of a kind rare container was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

Category

Early 1900s Minimalist Antique Container

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Sculptural Container
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Sculptural Container

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Sculptural Container

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A stunningly beautiful sculptural container from Sumatra. Originally a drum. Hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood and finished with a natural oil revealing the unique wood ...

Category

Early 1900s Minimalist Antique Container

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Container

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Container

Materials

Pine

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Fir

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Container

Materials

Wood

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the containers that were often used for collecting donations or contributions for various charit...

Category

1920s Moroccan Antique Container

Materials

Tin

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Container

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container

Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container

Located in Boden, SE

The antique birch bark container was traditionally used as a storage vessel for food, dried herbs, or other valuable items.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Container

Materials

Birch

Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container

Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container

Located in Chonburi, TH

Within this remarkable container, five spurs of 20 units each are securely housed.

Category

Early 20th Century Balinese Antique Container

Materials

Steel

19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container

19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Container

Materials

Glass

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
French Copper Container for Food Preservation

French Copper Container for Food Preservation

Located in Marbella, ES

French copper container for Food Preservation.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Container

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century German Silver Etrog Container
Late 19th Century German Silver Etrog Container

Late 19th Century German Silver Etrog Container

Located in New York, NY

The domed upper section of the hinged container is centered with an elaborate embossed cartouche portraying a lively Sukkot scene.

Category

19th Century German Antique Container

Materials

Silver

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is quite rare a 19th century spongeware pottery lidded container or jar. The shape is most unusual and condition is very good.

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Container

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique
Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

These are antique glass pharmaceutical bottles from the 1920s to the 1930s. Unlike modern, uniform glass, the rich texture created by the unique character of antique glass adds a di...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Container

Materials

Glass

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Bin Early 20th-century hand-crafted wooden harvest trug from Portugal, traditionally used during grape harvests (vindima) or general agricultural ga...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Container

Materials

Wood, Pine

2 Intricate Carved Bone Containers with Lid
2 Intricate Carved Bone Containers with Lid

2 Intricate Carved Bone Containers with Lid

Located in Pasadena, TX

Intricately Carved Bone Containers with Lid – Set of 2 – Antique Handcrafted Decorative Storage Boxes Discover this unique set of 2 intricate carved bone containers with lid, perfec...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Container

Materials

Bone

Chinese Lacquered Burl Incense Container, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Burl Incense Container, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Burl Incense Container, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite burlwood vessel dates to the mid-19th century and has a sculptural wooden form encased in a sheer layer of burgundy lacquer. The small container balances natural beauty ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Container

Materials

Burl

Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century

Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Container realized in the early 20th Century. Good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Container

Materials

Metal

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'
Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Container

Materials

Ceramic

Brunei Lengguai Betel Nut Container, c.1900
Brunei Lengguai Betel Nut Container, c.1900

Brunei Lengguai Betel Nut Container, c.1900

Located in Savannah, GA

Cast bronze lengguai of compressed bulbous form with flared foot from Brunei, finely incised around the body with continuous scrolling foliate motifs, circa 1900. Fitted removable...

Category

Early 1900s Bruneian Antique Container

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container

Located in Prato, Tuscany

But the thing that makes the container even more interesting and attractive is the striking repair in the lower part: in the tradition of a simple conception of the rural economy, ac...

Category

Early 18th Century French Country Antique Container

Materials

Copper

19th Century German Silver Bird-Form Etrog Container
19th Century German Silver Bird-Form Etrog Container

19th Century German Silver Bird-Form Etrog Container

Located in New York, NY

Created for use during the holiday of Sukkot, the container was designed to safely house and protect the etrog, one of the Four Species used during the festival.

Category

19th Century German Antique Container

Materials

Silver

A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910
A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910

A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Metal Israeli Kotel charity container for Rabbi Meir Baal Haness from 1910 tied to Jewish religious and charitable traditions.

Category

1910s Israeli Antique Container

Materials

Metal

A 19th Century Silver German Etrog Container
A 19th Century Silver German Etrog Container

A 19th Century Silver German Etrog Container

Located in New York, NY

This Artistic Silver Etrog Container standing on a pedestal was made in Germany in the 19th Century.

Category

19th Century German Antique Container

Materials

Silver

Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako
Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako

Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exquisite, rare and large lacquered jûbako tiered food container/stacked picnic box in the form of a boat, with removable sections.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Container

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

German Pewter Wall-Mounted Lidded Container, Dated 1820
German Pewter Wall-Mounted Lidded Container, Dated 1820

German Pewter Wall-Mounted Lidded Container, Dated 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

German Pewter Wall-Mounted Lidded Container, Dated 1820 A charming and evocative wall-mounted container in pewter, precisely dated to 1820 and crafted in Germany.

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Container

Materials

Pewter

Large Patinated Copper and Wrought Iron Container
Large Patinated Copper and Wrought Iron Container

Large Patinated Copper and Wrought Iron Container

Located in Greenwich, CT

A large copper container with a weathered and patinated surface, flared sides, rolled rim and having a wrought iron carrying handle mounted on riveted hinge ears.

Category

19th Century French Antique Container

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removabl...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Container

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag
Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag

Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite silver Judaica spice container, crafted in 19th-century Prague, is a superb representation of artistry and cultural significance.

Category

19th Century Czech International Style Antique Container

Materials

Silver

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Antique Container For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique container for your home. Each antique container for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are many kinds of the antique container you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique container, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique container has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. and Bing & Grøndahl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Container?

Prices for an antique container can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $149,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,028.