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Asian Grain Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian grain or food container
Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Grain Container
Asian Grain Container
H 10.5 in W 20.5 in D 12.2 in
Spill, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Roses spilling out of take out food container, against blue background, on reflective glass
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Porcelain Covered Dish in an Unusual Pistachio Green Glaze, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stamped in red ink for export, not fired on. Heavy stoneware porcelain probably a ceremonial food
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Hsun-ok (Offering Bowl), Burmese Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative and visually striking antique Burmese (Myanmar) food container, constructed by
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Incense Tube with Rural Scene
Located in Andernach, DE
a small waggon (must be heavy). Another man carrying hot food containers, a third holding like a rod
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Willow Food Oil Container
Antique Willow Food Oil Container
H 14.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
contains two enamelled tin food containers with lids, a ceramic butter pot, and two generously sized
Category

Vintage 1910s European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
H 6.88 in W 24.5 in D 15.38 in
Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
presented would be special food to be enjoyed during the event hence the term food container. The more
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Marbella, ES
French copper container for Food Preservation.
Category

Early 20th Century French Platters and Serveware

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
Swedish Dugout Root Burl Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
do, so it was found to be a great medium for bowls and food containers. Unlike the North American
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Swedish Dugout Root Burl Bowl
Swedish Dugout Root Burl Bowl
H 3 in W 10 in D 6 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Truck Decorated Piero Fornasetti White Glass Jars and Covers Made for Fiat
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
the 1960s with a truck motif and designed to be food containers. Each jar depicts a different
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Glass

A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
halls, granaries, tools, food containers and dishes were all made from single pieces of hand-carved wood
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Hardwood

A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 29 in
18th Century French Hammered Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful antique 18th century French bread box made of hammered cooper richly decorated with crown, flags guarded by animals and large bourbon lily in front. The piece is in good au...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Field of Flowers
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Mountain Range
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Foggy Forest
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Foggy Forest
H 16 in W 16 in D 1 in
Wave
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Wave
H 20 in W 20 in D 1 in
Snowy Forest
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Snowy Forest
H 16 in W 16 in D 1 in
Mountain Range at Night
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Cave Sunset
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Cave Sunset
H 16 in W 16 in D 1 in
Cumberland
Located in Nashville, TN
gathering of materials. Boxes, fast food containers, aluminum foil, Styrofoam packaging and other types of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Mixed Media

Cumberland
H 20 in W 20 in D 1 in
Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Asian Wooden Food Carrier Container with Handle
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
H 15.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Barbican Vase No.4 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.4 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.4 by A Space
H 5.01 in W 6.01 in D 6.78 in
Barbican Side Table No.2 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Barbican Side Table No.2 by a Space
Barbican Side Table No.2 by a Space
H 16.01 in W 10.26 in D 13.51 in
Barbican Mirror No.3 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Other

Barbican Mirror No.3 by a Space
Barbican Mirror No.3 by a Space
H 23.01 in W 4.51 in D 25.51 in
Barbican Mirror No.4 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

Barbican Mirror No.4 by A Space
Barbican Mirror No.4 by A Space
H 16.01 in W 8.01 in D 18.01 in
Barbican Vase No.7 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.7 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.7 by A Space
H 6.01 in W 6.01 in D 6.01 in
Barbican Side Table No.4 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Barbican Side Table No.4 by A Space
Barbican Side Table No.4 by A Space
H 22.01 in W 10.01 in D 13.01 in
Barbican Mirror No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Other

Barbican Mirror No.2 by A Space
Barbican Mirror No.2 by A Space
H 15.01 in W 7.01 in D 15.01 in
Barbican Vase No.6 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.6 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.6 by A Space
H 10.01 in W 5.51 in D 6.26 in
Barbican Vase No.3 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.3 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.3 by A Space
H 8.01 in W 8.01 in D 8.01 in
Barbican Side Table No.3 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position wherein
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Barbican Side Table No.3 by a Space
Barbican Side Table No.3 by a Space
H 13.51 in W 10.76 in D 16.01 in
Barbican Vase No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.1 by a Space
Barbican Vase No.1 by a Space
H 18.22 in W 7.01 in D 7.01 in
Barbican Mirror No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

Barbican Mirror No.1 by a Space
Barbican Mirror No.1 by a Space
H 15.01 in W 17.51 in D 3.51 in
Barbican Vase No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.2 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.2 by A Space
H 12.01 in W 8.01 in D 10.58 in
Barbican Bowl No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Other

Barbican Bowl No.1 by A Space
Barbican Bowl No.1 by A Space
H 9.01 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Barbican Vase No.5 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Barbican Vase No.5 by A Space
Barbican Vase No.5 by A Space
H 9.01 in W 4.01 in D 4.01 in
Barbican Side Table No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Barbican Side Table No.1 by a Space
Barbican Side Table No.1 by a Space
H 17.01 in W 17.01 in D 12.01 in
Barbican Bowl No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
materials such as marble and turned to what was on hand - cardboard, packaging materials, foam, food
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Other

Barbican Bowl No.2 by A Space
Barbican Bowl No.2 by A Space
H 6.51 in W 9.01 in D 9.01 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Barbican Floor Light No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, packaging materials, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Other

Barbican Floor Light No.1 by a Space
Barbican Floor Light No.1 by a Space
H 42.01 in W 16.01 in D 16.82 in
Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, packaging materials, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
H 16.01 in W 14.01 in D 32.01 in
Barbican Table Light No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, packaging materials, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Barbican Table Light No.1 by A Space
Barbican Table Light No.1 by A Space
H 14.51 in W 8.51 in D 8.51 in
Barbican Floor Light No.2 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, packaging materials, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Other

Barbican Floor Light No.2 by a Space
Barbican Floor Light No.2 by a Space
H 12.51 in W 18.01 in D 20.01 in
Set of 5 Barbican Vases by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
, foam, food containers, and scraps of wood and metal. The work presents the philosophical position
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Set of 5 Barbican Vases by a Space
Set of 5 Barbican Vases by a Space
H 12.01 in W 8.01 in D 10.58 in
Handcrafted Pottery Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried in the ground. Nice
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Handcrafted Pottery Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Handcrafted Pottery Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
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H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Set of 3 Antique Spanish Glass Container, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three antique Spanish glass containers dedicated to preserve food. All of them presenting a
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Cork

African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
These authentic wood milk containers from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category

Vintage 1930s Rwandan Other Jars

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Antique Spanish Glass Containers, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two antique Spanish glass containers dedicated to preserve food. One of them presents a cork
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Cork

Large Antique Parchment Leather Chinese Food Oil Canteen
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique Chinese oil container nearly 20 inches in circumference with a wonderful patina
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Leather

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This authentic wood milk container from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Vases

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried in the ground. Nice
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
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H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
The Shelley Light Sculpture, by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken
By Jakob Uhlin, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
involves collecting used household containers made of polypropylene plastics, commonly used for food
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Triple Buffet Food Warmer and Server Electric
By Buenilum, Frederic Buehner-Wanner, Frederic Buehner-Wanner
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern electric aluminum buffet food warmer/server by Buenilum. This piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

Container for candy or cookies in crystal and Murano, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Green Glazed Food Jar with Hand Painted Floral Images
Located in New York, NY
A stunning green glazed antique ceramic Chinese food jar with three fanciful and expertly hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Tablescape - Chinese Food Dinner' Humorous still life composition in white/pink
By Beth Galton
Located in Wellesley, MA
fanciful composition of a Chinese food dinner in white cardboard take-out containers and bowls on a white
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Food Container For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the food container you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and ceramic, every food container was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage food container now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a food container — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A food container is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. MYOP each produced at least one beautiful food container that is worth considering.

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Prices for a food container can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $239 and can go as high as $1,200, while the average can fetch as much as $590.