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Japanese Canister

1960's Japanese Tea Caddy Tin Canister
1960's Japanese Tea Caddy Tin Canister

1960's Japanese Tea Caddy Tin Canister

Located in New York, NY

1960's tin tea caddy covered in traditional Japanese woven gold fabric with floral motif. There are

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Quality work, Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period, with the theme of dragons

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Vintage Post War Japanese Black Aboloni Round Tea Caddie Canister
Vintage Post War Japanese Black Aboloni Round Tea Caddie Canister

Vintage Post War Japanese Black Aboloni Round Tea Caddie Canister

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Japanese black tin with Aboloni accents round tea caddie/canister hinged top and removable

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Vintage 1940s Angolan Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

5 Mid Century Tin Japanese Nesting Tea Caddy Coffee Canisters Kanji Jars 12"
5 Mid Century Tin Japanese Nesting Tea Caddy Coffee Canisters Kanji Jars 12"

5 Mid Century Tin Japanese Nesting Tea Caddy Coffee Canisters Kanji Jars 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of five vintage nesting Japanese tea caddy / canisters. Made of tin, cylindrical form painted

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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Jars

Materials

Tin

Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2
Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2

Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of two ceramic kitchen canisters in blue and white. Canisters are decorated with a stylized

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Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters
Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

$4,360 / set

H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

original condition throughout. Toleware refers to painted and often japanned metalware, and these canisters

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Tôle

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters
Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

$4,360 / set

H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

original condition throughout. Toleware refers to painted and often japanned metalware, and these canisters

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Tôle

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Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister
Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister

Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good pair of English 19th century japanned tole tea canisters of typical cylindrical form, with

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters
Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters

Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful all original Nagasaki Lacquered box with porcelian inserts

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain

Japanned Tea Canister, 19th Century, Chinoiserie style, Creator John Bartlett
Japanned Tea Canister, 19th Century, Chinoiserie style, Creator John Bartlett

Japanned Tea Canister, 19th Century, Chinoiserie style, Creator John Bartlett

Located in London, GB

& Sons Ltd. Welsh Back. Bristol." "Japanner of Grocer's Tea Canisters" John Bartlett was born circa 1825

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Antique 1880s English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Tôle

Meiji-Period Japanese Silver Tea Canisters
Meiji-Period Japanese Silver Tea Canisters

Meiji-Period Japanese Silver Tea Canisters

Located in New Orleans, LA

These exceptional Japanese silver tea canisters were crafted during Japan's highly creative Meiji

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister
Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister

Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well executed and large scale English antique Bartlett & Son Japanned tole tea canister oval

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Kitchen Canisters
Set of Eight Kitchen Canisters

Set of Eight Kitchen Canisters

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H 7 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in

Set of Eight Kitchen Canisters

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s set of eight kitchen canisters of faces from Japan. Small: 4" H x 2.75" W x 2.5" D. Medium

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Caddies

Antique Vintage Chinese Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Canister Jar Box
Antique Vintage Chinese Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Canister Jar Box

Antique Vintage Chinese Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Canister Jar Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stylish hand painted Chinese or Japanese cloisonné enamel heavy gauge gilt bronze two section table

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Toleware Tea Canisters
Toleware Tea Canisters

Toleware Tea Canisters

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H 18.12 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in

Toleware Tea Canisters

Located in London, GB

A pair of green japanned toleware tea canisters, nineteenth century. Available to view at

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Tea Caddies

Large English Antique Bartlett & Son Japanned Tole Tea Canister Now a Lamp
Large English Antique Bartlett & Son Japanned Tole Tea Canister Now a Lamp

Large English Antique Bartlett & Son Japanned Tole Tea Canister Now a Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-executed and large-scaled English antique Bartlett & Son Japanned tole tea canister now

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box
Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Natsume makie caddy container with chrysanthemum and paulownia motif. PreWar early Showa (1900 - 1939). Made from laquered wood with gold accents. Complete with original carrying sac...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Circa 1960s Set of 4 Tin Canisters with Covers by Copco
Circa 1960s Set of 4 Tin Canisters with Covers by Copco

Circa 1960s Set of 4 Tin Canisters with Covers by Copco

By Copco, Sam Mann

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960s set of 4 tin canisters with covers by Copco. Mid century modern, designed by Sam Mann

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Tin

Ceramic ‘Rustic Daisy’ Canisters - Set of 2
Ceramic ‘Rustic Daisy’ Canisters - Set of 2

Ceramic ‘Rustic Daisy’ Canisters - Set of 2

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of two 1970’s ‘Rustic Daisy’ ceramic canisters imported from Japan by Lefton. White bases are

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Lovely Decorative Tea Canister Lidded Jar Japan
1950s Lovely Decorative Tea Canister Lidded Jar Japan

1950s Lovely Decorative Tea Canister Lidded Jar Japan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Lovely Decorative Tea Canister Japan narrow Lidded Jar stamped Japan 10.75 h x 5 diameter

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder Tea Canister Japan
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder Tea Canister Japan

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder Tea Canister Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Frederick Cooper Japanese Porcelain Tea Canister Table Lamp
Frederick Cooper Japanese Porcelain Tea Canister Table Lamp

Frederick Cooper Japanese Porcelain Tea Canister Table Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautiful enamel and gilt ceramic tea canister mounted as a lamp with a solid walnut Asian style

Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s
Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s

Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of teak canisters. This vintage set is aesthetically pleasing visually and current

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes Set
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes Set

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of four Japanese Mid-Century Modern teak kitchen canister set. This sleek teak boxes set is

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canisters Boxes Jars Set, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canisters Boxes Jars Set, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canisters Boxes Jars Set, 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

of three pieces features Japanese modernist teak wood kitchen canisters. This sleek teak box set is

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Wood, Teak, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes, Set of 4 Pc
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes, Set of 4 Pc

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Kitchen Canister Boxes, Set of 4 Pc

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Mid-Century-Modern 1960s kitchen canister boxes, set of four pieces. Set of four Japanese

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of Two White Ceramic Canisters by La Gardo Tackett
Set of Two White Ceramic Canisters by La Gardo Tackett

Set of Two White Ceramic Canisters by La Gardo Tackett

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in New York, NY

Set of two white ceramic canisters with red toggle-handled lids. Designed by La Gardo Tackett for

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of American Japanned Tea Canisters
Set of American Japanned Tea Canisters

Set of American Japanned Tea Canisters

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H 10 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Set of American Japanned Tea Canisters

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of three American Japanned tole tea canisters made in Philadelphia about 200 years ago. We

Category

Antique 19th Century American Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Tole Tea Canister
19th Century Tole Tea Canister

19th Century Tole Tea Canister

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H 19 in Dm 10.5 in

19th Century Tole Tea Canister

Located in Stonington, CT

A good 19th century red japanned tole tea canister: The domed top centering the number "14" in a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Orange Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Pair of Orange Tole Tea Canister Lamps

Pair of Orange Tole Tea Canister Lamps

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Unusual orange colored Japanned tea canisters made into lamps

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Canister and Lid
Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Canister and Lid

Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Canister and Lid

Located in Darwen, GB

A Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma hexagonal tea canister and lid. Of unusual form this hexagonal tea

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Antique 1880s Japanese Tea Caddies

Pair of Regency Red and Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Canisters, circa 1795
Pair of Regency Red and Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Canisters, circa 1795

Pair of Regency Red and Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Canisters, circa 1795

By John Gilbert & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Fine pair of English Regency red japanned tea canisters with chinoiserie figures in gilt numbered

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Antique 1790s British Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

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Japanese Canister For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese canister for your home. Each Japanese canister for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for a Japanese canister, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese canister you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese canister, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Frederick Cooper and La Gardo Tackett each produced at least one beautiful Japanese canister that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Canister?

Prices for a Japanese canister can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $166 and can go as high as $19,850, while the average can fetch as much as $396.