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Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
By Limoges
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Apothecary Jar Digitalis
By Limoges
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful and large French apothecary jar by Limoges. It features an intricate painted
Category

1960s French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Faience Apothecary Jar
Located in Winter Park, FL
A delft faience apothecary jar with blue hand painted decoration and label: Aconitum Dap. Unmarked
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Retro Delft Faience Apothecary Jar
Delft Faience Apothecary Jar
H 10.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Set of Seven French Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A matched set of seven vintage French apothecary jars or pharmacy vases. These jars vary in age and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Cenedese Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid Murano, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid with an acid etched
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 French Pewter and Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely set of 3 French Pewter and Porcelain Apothecary Jars. These are larger jars
Category

1960s French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Pewter

Set of Seven Mid-20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in french styles. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Seven Mid 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars with black and gold painted labels. Each painted apothecary
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Apothecary Jars Mounted As Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Apothecary Jars Mounted As Lamps. measure 6.5" in diameter and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Ceramic Apothecary Jar by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic apothecary jar by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A delightful piece with
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Seven Large Mid 20th Century German Brown Amber Glass Apothecary Jars with Lid
Located in Haarlem, NL
A decorative collection of seven extra large German 1930s-1940s apothecary jars in blown and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Pink ‘Apothecary’ Jar with Lid by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, England
Paolo Venini ‘Apothecary’ jar with lid - Pink Item description: Venini DESIGNER: Venini
Category

1950s Italian Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass

Scrumptious Pair of Provencal Ceramic Painted Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully painted ceramic lidded jar having a matched male and female with Provencal style
Category

1990s Italian Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Carlo Moretti 1960's Satin Glass Apothecary Jars
By Carlo Moretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of colored satinato glass with domed lids above a cylindrical body over a splayed foot.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Large Apothecary Jar
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A very large mid century Murano glass lidded apothecary or candy jar attributed to Barovier and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Large Apothecary Jar
Murano Glass Large Apothecary Jar
H 24 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Pair of Pale-Pink Frosted Glass Apothecary Jars with Foliate Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing...
Category

1950s American American Classical Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass

French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth urn shaped form with domed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Urn shaped faceted form. Lids with cut
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
H 15.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
1960s Italian Empoli MCM Green Glass Decanters Genie Bottles and Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
blown glass apothecary or candy jars. Mention Italian glass and probably everyone’s mind immediately
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

French Faience Ceramic Apothecary Medicinal Pot Jar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Faience Ceramic Apothecary Medicinal Pot Jar, France 1960's Wonderful piece to add to any
Category

1960s French Rococo Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

French Glass Apothecary Jars, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four French blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth form with pedestal base
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original paper labels
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Green Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
/ coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original paper
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Trio of Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano purple colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano green colored / colored glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano blue colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy 2
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set (set number 2) of three Venetian Murano purple colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italian Ceramic Opium Dope Vice Jar 1960s
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Troy, MI
apothecary jar glazed in orange and red with burnished details Signed to underside with original Raymor label
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

A.set of three jars designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1959.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brussel, BE
Paolo Venini's 18th century enspired apothecary jars, Compotes. Model 4740 (red): 46 cm high with
Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Longchamp Porcelain Apothecary Set
Located in Victoria, BC
This set of three original Longchamp vintage porcelain apothecary jars are in excellent condition
Category

1960s French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Waterford Cut Crystal Horse Racing Tall Jar Trophy Award
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
apothecary jar that has an etched horse head and is engraved Awarded at Fountain of Youth Stakes to Built for
Category

1990s Northern Irish Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Crystal

Ten MCM 1960s Teal Blue Italian Empoli Genie Bottles, Vases and Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
blown cognac glasses as vase and three apothecary or candy jars. Mention Italian glass and probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Mid-Century Italian Tomato Red VNC Opalina di Vinci Cased Glass Candy Jar
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large MCM Mid-Century-Modern Italian VNC Opalina di Vinci 2-layers cased glass candy or apothecary
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Tall Lidded Jar, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Stylized apothecary jar form, with a gently tapered body, bulbous neck, and domed lid with finial. Very
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

4 mid 20th century Swedish apothecary glass jars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
4 mid 20th century Swedish apothecary glass jars circa 1930. Brown glass jars with original stops
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Edwardian Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass

Midcentury French Limoges Porcelain Apothecary or Pharmacy Jars, Set of 6
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
jars. Created in Limoges, France, circa 1960 by the Atelier Sillonnet, each colorful porcelain pot
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Midcentury Jacaranda Geometric Faceted Humidor Dispensary Apothecary Box
By Jean Gillon, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid Brazilian rosewood lidded jar/box, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. Possibly was designed as a
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Mid-Century Italian Butterscotch Caramel Cased Empoli Glass Jars and Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
decanters, apothecary and candy or apothecary jars. In a butterscotch caramel amber colour, a mixture of
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Antique 18th Century Albarello Jar Double Eagles Pharmacy Drug
Located in Mimizan, FR
of maiolica earthenware jar, originally a medicinal jar designed to hold apothecaries' ointments and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Faience

Set of Seven Bright Red MCM 1960s Italian Empoli Art Glass Decanters Vases Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Opaline glass decanters, carafe, apothecary jars. Measurements from highest to lowest: Large blown
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Piero Fornasetti Capricorn Zodiac Porcelain Plate, The Zodiac Pharmacopoeia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
of the sign painted in gold. Surrounding the book are various apothecary jars, bottles and boxes. A
Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Chemist's Dispensing Cabinet, English, Walnut, Apothecary Set, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage chemist's dispensing cabinet. An English, walnut and milk glass apothecary set
Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Walnut

1960s Purple Glass Set of Ten Italian Empoli Genie Bottles, Vases and Candy Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Italian art glass bottles, vases and apothecary or candy jars. Mention Italian glass and probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Group of Vintage Decanters by Georges Briard
By George Brown Petty IV
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three Georges Briard decanters together with a covered jar in the “Umbrella” pattern. Each piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Ivory and Tan Porcelain Hexagon Shaped Hand Painted Vintage Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
earthenware containers and jars used to store drugs and herbs known as Albarelli. These jars were used to hold
Category

Mid-20th Century English Moorish Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Italian Empoli Glass Olive Green Optic Apothecary Jar
By Empoli
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Mid-Century Modern large pear-shaped, lidded apothecary jar by Empoli glass of Italy. The
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Empoli Mid-Century Modern Italian Cranberry Glass Apothecary Jar
By Empoli
Located in Sacramento, CA
Tall decorative apothecary jar by Empoli Glass of Italy. The jar has a clear glass finial and base
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass

Pair of Architectural Italian Empoli Verde Art Glass Apothecary Jars
By Empoli
Located in Denver, CO
Pair of large sculptural Italian modernist Empoli art glass lidded apothecary jars in the verde
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Bagni for Raymor Large Italian Pottery Apothecary Jar Lamp
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Wilton, CT
Great Alvino Bagni studio herbal apothecary jar lamp in exceptional decoration with the white
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Pottery

1960s Italian Empoli Green Optic Art Glass Apothecary Jar
By Empoli
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s green optic art glass lidded jar/apothecary by Empoli, Italy.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
By Empoli
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Italian Empoli art glass from the mid-20th century. Excellent condition. Available in larger assortments. Please look at our Storefront page to browse our entire collection.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of Eight Rouen Faience Jars
Located in Chilton, GB
A rare set of 'faiences de Rouen' apothecary jars by 'Maison Fernette'. The set is comprised of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Italian Empoli art glass from the mid-20th century. Excellent condition. Available in larger assortments. Please look at our Storefront page to browse our entire collection.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar
H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in
Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
By Limoges
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mancioli Apothecary Jar for Raymor
By Raymor, Mancioli Pottery
Located in Highland, IN
Stunning large Mancioli apothecary jar in mottled acid green and white produced for Raymor. This
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Apothecary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Retro Apothecary Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro apothecary jars for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and murano glass, all retro apothecary jars available were constructed with great care. Retro apothecary jars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro apothecary jars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Retro apothecary jars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cenedese, Empoli and Le Murier are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Apothecary Jars?

Retro apothecary jars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Retro Apothecary Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In countries where apothecaries are still in use, apothecary jars are small covered containers (usually porcelain or clay) used to house and store medicines. In other countries, they're used for spices, grains, or candies.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Apothecary jars were historically used for storing medicine and pharmaceuticals. The jars were made out of glass, wood, metal or ceramics. Today, the jars are an excellent addition to add some flair to your home décor. You’ll find a variety of apothecary jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some apothecary jars may be airtight, depending on the craftsmanship. Some older apothecary jars have screw-top lids, and new styles feature a silicone or rubber seal to block out air. But not all apothecary jars were designed to be fully airtight. Browse a range of apothecary jars on 1stDibs.

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