What are olive jars made of?

Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

French Olive Jars

Terracotta Storage Jar

Olive Urn

Extra Tall Vase

Biot Pot

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French Olive Jar

$1,400

H 23.5 in Dm 18.5 in

A French Olive Jar

Located in New York, NY

A terracotta olive jar with a wonderful mustard yellow glaze dripping from the top. This piece has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Terracotta

A French Olive Jar

$1,450

H 20 in Dm 14.5 in

Large French Biot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

A beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes-Maritimes region has been

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware

Large French Biot Olive Jar

$4,500

H 42 in Dm 29 in

A Large Terracotta Olive Jar From France

Located in New York, NY

A large terracotta olive jar with a lovely worn, painted finish. Because of its grand scale, the

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Antique Early 1900s French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A Large Terracotta Olive Jar From France

$2,900

H 40 in Dm 30 in

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French terracotta olive oil jar from the 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Jars

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

$595

H 13.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Mid-Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1970. Made of blond

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$675

H 15.5 in Dm 12 in

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

Located in Sheffield, MA

, alone or with a plant. Stamped on the pot. Similar to the beautiful French olive jar from the Biot

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

$3,400

H 32 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century French Green Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1950. Made of blond

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-Century French Green Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$1,100

H 19.5 in Dm 15.5 in

19th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

the “king of jars” in Southern France, Biot olive jars like this were essential for transporting and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$3,950

H 27 in Dm 22 in

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$3,950

H 33.25 in Dm 23 in

Large Early 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1830. Made of blond

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Early 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$5,200

H 41 in Dm 28 in

19th Century French Hand Crafted Patinated Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique olive jar was hand crafted in France circa 1880 using traditional terracotta methods

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Crafted Patinated Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jar

$1,600

H 21.25 in Dm 20 in

18th Century French Hand Thrown Terracotta Olive Jar With Lime Glazing

Located in Houston, TX

This is a handsome French Biot olive jar from the 18th century that has been hand thrown and glazed

Category

Antique 18th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Thrown Terracotta Olive Jar With Lime Glazing

$2,950

H 31 in Dm 24 in

18th Century French Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Glazed Rim and Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

the “king of jars” in Southern France, Biot olive jars like this were essential for transporting and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Glazed Rim and Patina

$4,400

H 31 in Dm 23 in

A 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 19th Century. Beautiful irregular shape Nice

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

$2,156

H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in

A 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 19th Century. Paunchy shape !!! … and beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

$2,276

H 33.27 in Dm 24.81 in

Antique French Ochre Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Jug Amphora Vase Vessel 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French handcrafted terra cotta olive oil jar / water jug featuring a round shape with

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Ochre Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Jug Amphora Vase Vessel 19"

$1,120 Sale Price

20% Off

H 18 in W 16 in D 19 in

A Early 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. Early 19th Century. Also known as the “olive” model

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A Early 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

$3,354

H 34.06 in Dm 24.22 in

A 17th / 18th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 17th or 18h Century. Extraordinary original outside

Category

Antique 17th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A 17th / 18th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France

$3,354

H 35.44 in Dm 25.6 in

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain

Located in Miami, FL

, it´s impressive. Similar to the beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. These pots

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Urns

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain

$3,800

H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 in

Large 19th-Century Mediterranean Olive Oil Jar Made in Terracotta & Indigo Glaze

Located in Culver City, CA

A large pair of antique Mediterranean terracotta jars. Originally used for olive oil and/or wine

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Greek Revival Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th-Century Mediterranean Olive Oil Jar Made in Terracotta & Indigo Glaze

$3,920 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 35 in Dm 24 in

19th Century French Small Olive Jar

Located in Ventura, CA

19th Century French Small Olive Jar Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century French Small Olive Jar

$2,495

H 22 in W 20 in D 10 in

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A striking 19th-century French terracotta olive jar, handcrafted from red clay with a beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,115

H 29.93 in Dm 21.66 in

Contemporary French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

Handmade in France, this olive jar blends contemporary craftsmanship with old-world character. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar

$2,200

H 28 in Dm 3 in

Contemporary French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

Handmade in France, this olive jar blends contemporary craftsmanship with old-world character. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar

$2,500 / item

H 32 in Dm 19 in

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze

Located in New York, NY

A grand scale French provincial terracotta Biot Jar produced in the Biot region of southern France

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze

$8,500

H 29.5 in Dm 20 in

19th Century Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wonderful antique oil jar, dating from the 19th century, and originating from the South of France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$600

H 11.03 in Dm 9.06 in

18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

$6,950

H 35 in Dm 25 in

19th C. Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Two Handles

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This superb 19th century antique French terracotta pot, half-glazed in vibrant emerald green, began

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th C. Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Two Handles

$800

H 11.03 in Dm 8.67 in

Large French Biot Garden Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large French Biot Garden or Olive Jar.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large French Biot Garden Jar

$6,450

H 39 in Dm 27 in

French 19th Century Terracotta Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French provincial unglazed olive oil jar from Biot, France circa 1780. This patinated jar has

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Terracotta Jar

$1,200

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jug Floor Vase Amphora Urn Vessel 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French terra cotta olive jar / floor vase - almond shaped form with wide middle and tapered

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jug Floor Vase Amphora Urn Vessel 24"

$1,200 Sale Price

20% Off

H 24 in W 15 in D 15 in

Grouping of Two Antique French Olive Jars, circa 1700

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French grouping of two olive jars (vessels for olive oil), with rare green stripes and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Grouping of Two Antique French Olive Jars, circa 1700

H 39 in Dm 27.5 in

Grouping of Two Antique French Olive Jars, circa 1700 and circa 1800

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French grouping of two olive jars (vessels for olive oil), with rare green stripes and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Garniture

Materials

Terracotta

Grouping of Two Antique French Olive Jars, circa 1700 and circa 1800

H 32.5 in Dm 25 in

Olive Jar (Biot)

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French Olive jar with 15" opening

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Clay

Olive Jar (Biot)

$6,720

H 36 in Dm 30 in

Olive Jar (Biot)

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

19th century French olive jar with 18" opening

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Clay

Olive Jar (Biot)

$5,870

H 42 in Dm 32 in

Very Large 19th Century French Biot Olive Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very large 19th Century French Biot olive jar with traditional yellow glaze at rim

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Very Large 19th Century French Biot Olive Jar

$4,200

H 39.5 in Dm 27 in

Provence Olive Oil Jars

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Provence traditional terracotta oil jars with glazed rim. Available separately. Smaller

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Provence Olive Oil Jars

$2,500

H 33 in Dm 24 in

19th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter K

Located in Brenham, TX

Classic French Antique Biot Olive Oil Jars date back to the 16th century. Biot potters worked

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter K

$3,960

H 44 in Dm 29 in

18th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter D

Located in Brenham, TX

This Biot jar has a wide ochre glaze around the lip with a speckled body. Classic French Antique

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter D

$4,538

H 42 in Dm 29 in

18th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter O

Located in Brenham, TX

speckled body. Classic French Antique Biot Olive Oil Jars date back to the 16th century. Biot potters

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter O

$4,538

H 43 in Dm 27 in

17th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter H

Located in Brenham, TX

speckled body. Classic French Antique Biot Olive Oil Jars date back to the 16th century. Biot potters

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter H

$5,025

H 43 in Dm 27 in

Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Garden Urn Vase Pot Amphora Olive Jar Hand Pair

Located in Dorking, Surrey

These were used for the transportation and storage of olives, olive oil, wine. They have a hole at

Category

Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Other

Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Garden Urn Vase Pot Amphora Olive Jar Hand Pair

$879 / set

H 20.87 in Dm 16.54 in

16th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar/Garden Pot Planter from Fréjus, Eight Stamps P

Located in Brenham, TX

16th Century Jar from Fréjus with eight stamps Classic French Antique Biot Olive Oil Jars date

Category

Antique 16th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

16th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar/Garden Pot Planter from Fréjus, Eight Stamps P

$4,688

H 36 in Dm 29 in

17th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter with Seven Stamps Q

Located in Brenham, TX

17th century Jar with seven stamps Classic French antique Biot Olive Oil Jars date back to the

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Biot Olive Oil Jar or Garden Pot Planter with Seven Stamps Q

$4,337

H 36 in Dm 26 in

French Olive Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This olive jar is from Provence France and is made from glazed earthenware, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware

French Olive Jar

$3,000

H 27.5 in Dm 20 in

French Olive Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This olive jar is from Provence France and is made from glazed earthenware, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware

French Olive Jar

$4,500

H 32.5 in Dm 24 in

French Olive Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental jar was once used to store and transport large quantities of olives. This rotund

Category

20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware

French Olive Jar

$3,400

H 39 in W 26 in D 26 in

Late 19th Century French Olive Jar in Terra Cotta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tall terra cotta olive oil jar.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Olive Jar in Terra Cotta

$875

H 13.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes-Maritimes region has been

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,700

H 19.5 in Dm 15 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes- Maritimes region of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,700

H 19.5 in Dm 15.5 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes- Maritimes region of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,800

H 16.5 in Dm 14 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes- Maritimes region of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,800

H 19 in Dm 15 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes- Maritimes region of

Category

Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,800

H 18 in Dm 14 in

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes- Maritimes region of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,800

H 20.5 in Dm 15 in

18th Century French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes-Maritimes region has been

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

18th Century French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,700

H 20.5 in Dm 15 in

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Provençal town of Biot, France and features a lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

$1,600

H 20.5 in Dm 17 in

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Provençal town of Biot, France and features a lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

$1,600

H 19.5 in Dm 17 in

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French Olive Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French olive jars available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and earthenware, all French olive jars available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of French olive jars available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much are French Olive Jars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $9,750 highest priced.

Questions About French Olive Jars

What are olive jars made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.