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Asian Lacquer Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian Lacquer Wood Container with iron bracket 13" width 8" depth 10" height
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1920s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Lacquer Container
Asian Lacquer Container
H 10 in W 13 in D 8 in
Red Lacquer Wedding Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer wedding container with painted garden motif top and metal bracket
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquer Grain Container
Red Lacquer Grain Container
H 13.5 in Dm 20 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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. We
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Hide

ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER
Located in Three Oaks, MI
Elephant lidded kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Kuduo were created to store
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Brass

Vintage French Glazed Container
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this lovely, french, terra-cotta, vessel.
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Late 19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Glazed Container
Vintage French Glazed Container
H 21 in W 10 in D 21 in
19th Century Wood Rice Container
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hailing from the culturally vibrant Shanxi Province of China, this stunning rice container is a
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1850s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

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
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique 19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
H 12 in W 11 in D 11 in
Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian grain / rice measurement container for merchant used for the weighted the grain or rice.
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A metal industrial oil container with faucet, reused as flower box. USA circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
H 22 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Rustic Turned Wood Container
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-614 hand turned wood rustic wood container/vase.
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1920s Antique Containers

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Willow Food Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
A classically shaped, hand woven antique willow food oil container from China, Shanxi Province, c
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Willow Food Oil Container
Antique Willow Food Oil Container
H 14.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Antique Bronze Holy Water Container
Located in New York, NY
A graceful, well cast and simply designed bronze holy water container. From India, circa 1900 or
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

German Wax Baby Candy Container
Located in Riverdale, NY
German wax baby candy container from the late 19th century. A realistically formed egg of paper and
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1890s German Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

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 Containers

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Storage Container
English 19th Century Storage Container
H 45.25 in W 53.25 in D 23.13 in
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.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Mid 19th Century Lidded Brass Container
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A brass container with a screw on top .
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Mid-19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully-aged wooden container dates to the late 19th century and was used to transport and
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
Located in High Point, NC
Behold the rustic allure of this 19th Century European Wooden Grain Container, a piece that
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19th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
Located in High Point, NC
Behold the rustic allure of this 19th Century European Wooden Grain Container, a piece that
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19th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
H 20.5 in W 15.75 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
H 21.25 in W 14.75 in D 16 in
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Hand Painted Tole Container
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique hand painted and footed French Tole container attached to circular base.
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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Tôle

Antique Brass Containers with Classic Handles
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your decor with our Vintage Opulence: Pair of Brass Antique Containers featuring timeless
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18th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Containers with Classic Handles
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your decor with our Vintage Opulence: Pair of Brass Antique Containers featuring timeless
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18th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
Located in Chonburi, TH
The wood antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container is a captivating relic that immerses us in
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Early 20th Century Balinese Antique Containers

Materials

Steel

19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
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19th Century Spanish Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Marbella, ES
French copper container for Food Preservation.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Copper

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
French Copper Container for Food Preservation
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Colombian Clay Water Jug / Container
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent vintage hand made Colombian water jug /container. Features a spherical shape.  
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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Clay

Andrianna Shamaris 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. We
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Hide

Andrianna Shamaris Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic rim. We discovered
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Hide

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped willow food oil container, with a gorgeous patina showing it's decades of use
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box and is
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo

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
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Iron Mesh Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folk Art from Flores. Handwoven iron mesh container with an hour glass shape. Measures: 10
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1920s Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Iron

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.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese signed Martaban storage containers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese signed Martaban storage containers (wine jars) with brown earthenware 18th
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18th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Clay

German Porcelain Figural Container, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
In the form of a man in a barrel.
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1870s German Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The container has been
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Early 18th Century French Country Antique Containers

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Early 20th Century French Wooden Grape Container
Located in High Point, NC
Container, a genuine piece of agricultural history. Crafted from solid wood, this robust vessel has
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Early 20th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Old French Pharmacy Porcelain Containers 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Old French pharmacy porcelain containers. Fontemoing & Peigney XIX CENTURY THEY MEASURE 26 CM HIGH
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
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H 4 in W 15.25 in D 5.75 in
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
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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Iron

Déco Crystal English Carafe with Ice Container
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant unusual crystal carafe with internal container for ice, helpful and beautiful for your
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Crystal

Antique Brass Handled Aspersory Holy Water Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique brass handled aspersory or holy water container dating from the 18th or 19th century
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Agate, Silver

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container
Located in New York, NY
Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th C. French Book Velum Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Containers

Materials

Parchment Paper

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Containers
Located in Essex, MA
. The interior lined with pink paper and holding two cut glass tea containers and a mixing bowl. Shaped
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1820s English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Marble Container Sink Basin Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
This antique 18th century marble basin is hand carved out one piece of stone. It's ideal for water plants, succulents, orchids or sculptural birdbath. It has been drilled for a drain...
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18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Industrial Cardboard Container, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage industrial cardboard bin from a textile factory in France, circa 1920. By unknown manufacturer from France. Materials: Cardboard.
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Rare Spittoon Column with Container Inside, 1920s
Located in taranto, IT
very rare spittoon, circa 1920s, of Italian manufacture, of those used in hotels or bars of the time, of the column type, with circular base and central metal column, glass neck with...
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1920s Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An unusual shaped wabi box originally used to store rice. Beautiful patina on an old teak wood piece. This box was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that b...
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1920s Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible opium container Mughal Art round lidded box. This stylish lidded box is
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and scarce French pair silver Baptismal oil containers in its original leather fitted
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
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H 2.76 in W 2.96 in D 1.28 in
Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional large vintage Colombian hand made clay water container / jug. Displays a fantastic
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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Clay

Indian Dhokra Bronze Owl Containers, Ca. 1900, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Two Indian Dhokra bronze figural containers in the form of owls, each with hinged lid in the form
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Antique Containers?

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