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Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually
Category

Early 20th Century Bulgarian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel
Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel
H 9 in W 44.5 in D 22.75 in
Charcoal Grey Weathered Terracotta Extra Extra Large Pot, China, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Extra extra large late 20th century Chinese charcoal terracotta food vessel.  
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Charcoal Grey Weathered Terracotta Large Pot, China, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century Chinese charcoal terracotta large food vessel. Four without handles are available
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Terra Cotta Textured Pots, North Vietnam, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Textured Terra Cotta Pots, North Vietnam, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Autumn Dance Vessels, organic textured steel & gold vessels by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
, manmade, mass-produced food-can, I ‘transform’ it into a ‘precious’ vessel; each piece inspired by an
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf, Steel

Ammonite Vessel, a Unique Steel & Moon Gold Sculptural Vessel by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
Ammonite vessel is a unique steel & moon gold sculptural vessel by the British artist Claire Malet
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Winter Snow Texture Vessel Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each Item is measured. the are approx. sizes vary
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
, like this storage vessel, received detailed attention. Likely used to hold grain and other dry foods
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Enamel Flour Food Canister Original Enamel Flour Bin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Enamel Flour Food Canister Original Enamel Flour Bin with handles and cover lid, the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Jars

Materials

Enamel

Tourmaline #5 Ceramic Vessel by Thom Lussier
By Thom Lussier
Located in New York, NY
/ tourmaline glaze exterior. Palladium metallic glaze interior. Non toxic, lead free. Not safe for food
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tourmaline #3 Ceramic Vessel by Thom Lussier
By Thom Lussier
Located in New York, NY
Exterior. Palladium Metallic Glaze Interior. Non Toxic, Lead Free. Not safe for food. Dimensions: 9.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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. From Shanxi Province, circa 1900. M777.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Leather

Large Wide Mouth Heavy Ceramic Food Jars, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully glazed vintage Chinese ceramic food jars with a simple shape that will enhance any
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design
Category

Early 20th Century Ugandan Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
the top and at the interior to preserve olive oil and food. Terrific antique patina. Use them as
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Vintage Wicker Wrapped Earthenware Vessel Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage earthenware vessel with wicker basket and wooden lid. Unknown provenance. Likely used as
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Wicker, Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11 in x D: 11
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
in a vermilion lacquer in keeping with its function as food vessels.   
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"JAMÓN JAMÓN VIII", glaze ceramic sculpture, table, food, bait, identity, vessel
By Andrew Cornell Robinson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
behaviors in food preparation and the social and cultural rituals of eating have lead to changes in the way
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glaze, Ceramic, Slip

"JAMÓN JAMÓN VI", pitfire ceramic sculpture, table, food, bait, identity, vessel
By Andrew Cornell Robinson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
– "Changing attitudes and emerging social behaviors in food preparation and the social and cultural rituals of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Slip, Glaze

Chinese Glazed Stoneware Jar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century China jars like this would have held wines, foods, and other consumable items. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Wabi Sabi Woodland Series Moon Vase Large
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Wabi Sabi Woodland Series Moon Vase Narrow Opening II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Wabi Sabi Woodland Series Moon Vase Narrow Opening
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Wabi Sabi Woodland Series Moon Vase V
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
milk, water, honey or even food. On the sides of the object you can see metal highlights - which
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Vases

Materials

Hardwood

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
H 10.24 in Dm 6.11 in
Romanian Terracotta Cooking Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large terracotta vessels were used for both cooking and food storage. Their generous shape and rustic
Category

Antique Early 1900s Romanian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Organic Sedona Vase Pink
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
shape * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Organic Sedona Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
shape * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Organic Sedona Vase
Organic Sedona Vase
H 9 in Dm 7 in
Glacier Crackle Ginger Jars Vase I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each piece is hand coiled stoneware clay
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Drift Series I Vase Pot Planter. Handmade Organic
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
* Please Hand wash * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each Item is measured. the are approx. sizes
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Celadon crackle Ginger Jars Handmade Stoneware
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kind * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Set of Tama Vases by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Inspired in the traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Set of Tama Vases by Onora
Set of Tama Vases by Onora
H 26.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of Tama Vases by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Inspired in the traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Set of Tama Vases by Onora
Set of Tama Vases by Onora
H 26.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Zoila Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of Mixe
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Zoila Vase by Onora
Zoila Vase by Onora
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
H 26.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Zoila Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of Mixe
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Zoila Vase by Onora
Zoila Vase by Onora
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
Tama Two Lines Vase by Onora
H 26.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Vase II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each piece is hand coiled
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Vase II
Art Vase II
H 12 in Dm 10 in
Light Woodland Art Pod II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
* One Of a Kind * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Light Woodland Art Pod
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
* One Of a Kind * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Light Woodland Art Pod
Light Woodland Art Pod
H 12 in Dm 12 in
New Modern Vase 'Large' in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
fragile but are strong. Vessels that appears emptied of all that is superfluous, ready to accommodate the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Organice Crackle Oval Vase 100
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
shape * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
dense forests, bamboo stems that appear fragile but are strong. Vessels that appears emptied of all that
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Earth Series Crackle Ginger Jars Vase I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Woodland series: Ginger Jar
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
* Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless otherwise mentioned Each piece is hand
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Modern Silver Platinum White Majolica Crown Vase with Orange Green Dots
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with hand-enameled orange and green dots in relief. It is also food safe and can be used as tableware
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Wabi Sabi Woodland Series Moon Vase II Bold Centerpiece
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
* One Of a Kind * Please Hand wash * Please Test with water before use or use liner * Food safe Unless
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

New Modern Vase ‘Small’ in Black Marquina Marble, creator Michele Chiossi
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
. Vessels that appears emptied of all that is superfluous, ready to accommodate the wisdom and beauty of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
character. Originally utilized for preserving foods like anchovies, sardines, or olives in olive oil, this
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

New modern Vase in Green Guatemala Marble creator Michele Chiossi Stock
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
fragile but are strong. Vessels that appears emptied of all that is superfluous, ready to accommodate the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

1930s Belgian Ceramic Pot
Located in High Point, NC
pot was a staple in its time for preserving and storing food. Its rich, dark glaze and classic form
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Belgian Ceramic Pot
1930s Belgian Ceramic Pot
H 10.2 in W 11 in D 9.1 in
Bumps 2.0 Cobalt Blue Carafe by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
— Gdynia Design Days instructor — School of Form — Royal College of Arts - Art Food 2013 — Pratt
Category

2010s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bumps 2.0 Blue Cobalt Vase by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
— Gdynia Design Days instructor — School of Form — Royal College of Arts - Art Food 2013 — Pratt
Category

2010s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Modern Silver Platinum White Majolica Crown Vase with Orange Green Dots
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with hand-enameled orange and green dots in relief. It is also food safe and can be used as tableware
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Enamel, Platinum

New modern Small Vase in White Michelangelo Marble creator Michele Chiossi Stock
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
the surface. Hand washing is recommended. Special stain treatment, where necessary food compatible.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

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Food Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal food vessel for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, stone and metal, every food vessel was constructed with great care. There are 234 variations of the antique or vintage food vessel you’re looking for, while we also have 208 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a food vessel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each food vessel bearing modern, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one food vessel that is appealing in its simplicity, but UMÉ Studio, Stef Duffy and Michele Chiossi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Food Vessel?

Prices for a food vessel start at $68 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $664.

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