Retro Metal Canisters
CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator
Located in Mexico City, MX
counter and 15 for result counter. In perfect working condition.
With metal canister and a leather bag
Category
1950s Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
1950s Decorative Tea Canister Lidded Jar Japan
By Wendell August Forge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Decorative Wheat Tea Canister Japan
narrow Lidded Jar
stamped Japan
12.5 h x 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vintage Tole Painted Floral Tin Tea Canister Jar Lamp W/ Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century tole painted canister lamp. Features a yellow painted body with a still life of
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and info:
Type: Teak jar or canister.
Diameter: Approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Pair of, Vintage Decorated Tobacco Tins, English, Leather, Canister, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorated tobacco tins. An English, leather bound metal cigarette
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Leather
H 3.35 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Mid-Century Kitchen Canisters Cookie Jar Red Enamel Aluminum Apple, Set of 4 Pc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Those cute Mid-Century-Modern 1960s kitchen canister or cookie jar set features an apple-shaped
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
vibe, while easy to use and dispose of gas canisters burn clean with no smoke/exhaust odor, or clean up
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
condition.
English tin tea canisters.
Circa 1950’s.
Vintage 1950's Chinoiserie Metal Tea Canister Table
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
RARE Sistema Grall floor lamp by Ferrari, Pagani, and Perversi for Arteluce
Located in Firenze, FI
Pagani, and Angelo Perversi in charcoal grey metal (base textured, pole and headstand in glossy coated
Category
1980s Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 75.99 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in
Art Deco Chrome Lighted Smoker's Stand or Ashtray with Electric Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
top features two removable ashtray cups and a covered tobacco canister and a working electric lighter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Gucci Stash Box, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Gucci stash box. Twisted rope motif. Marked Gucci Italy. Canister has a cork lining
Category
1980s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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Anglo Indian Mughal Teak Wood Round Side Table with Bone Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Indian Mughal teak wood round side table heavily inlaid with camel bone.
Handcrafted from solid wood, this gorgeous piece showcases an intricate bone inlaid that displays a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Bone, Teak
Space Age Acrylic and Chrome 'Teledome' Rotary Telephone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This futuristic Teledome (model #3005) phone was patented and manufactured in 1972 by Teleconcepts and included internals made by Northern Telecom Inc. Chrome-plate handset with blac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Chrome
1980 Romanian Political Geographic Terrestrial World Globe Lamp Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Illuminated 1980 / II Globul Geografic Politic (The Political Geographic Globe) published by the Intreprinderea Poligrafica (Polygraphic Company) of Brasov, Romania. Comprised of pap...
Category
1980s Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Antique Anglo Indian Wall Shelf or Bracket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing British Colonial wall bracket or shelf carved from indigenous hardwood with an ebonized finish and featuring a pair of elephant supports on platforms.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl's body is beautifully designed with 'perforated feat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Iron
Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Art Deco grocers tolewear double coffee and tea canister
This is a classic of Art Deco design, the decoration is very much in the Odeon style typical of toleware of this per...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Retro Metal Canisters
Mid-century Glass Japanese Style Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mid-century glass table lamp features silver, Asian-influenced leaves, and grids motifs. The lamp rests on wood bases. The light shades bring out a beautiful contrast with the blac...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Paper
Joel Meyerowitz, Taking My Time
Located in New York City, NY
With over 650 pages and featuring over 550 images, Taking My Time provides an unprecedented overview and insight into the mind and work of the iconic American photographer Joel Meyer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Japanese Beige Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
A vintage studio pottery ceramic vase from japan in beige with light accents.
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20th Century Japanese Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Ceramic
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1860
A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Pine
Paul Soldner Abstract Expressionist Studio Ceramic Vase
By Paul Soldner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul Soldner (1921-2010) abstract expressionist pottery vase.
Glaze in black and brown, partly unglazed.
Excellent design, mint condition.
Signed Soldner on the bottom.
Measures:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Clay
2 Giltwood Chinese Seated Figures
Located in Pomona, CA
2 unrelated wood carved Chinese seated figurines. Nice detail to costumes, especially on the larger figure. Various losses to details and finish. Losses to right hand and the end of ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Hardwood
4 Panel Anglo Indian White Washed Folding Screen
Located in Sheffield, MA
White washed Anglo-Indian 4 panel folding screen or room divider. Elaborately carved wood screen from the early 20th century. This screen is covered with stunningly intricate hand ca...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Teak
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in blue underglaze and red on a beautifully shaped porcelain body in pure white, a signed piece by widely celebra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Porcelain
1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1964 Vintage Curta Type 1 Mechanical Calculator With serial number 10315, the "Curta", a hand-held mechanical calculator that can calculate basic arithmetic functions, was inven...
Category
1960s Liechtenstein Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
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Metal Kitchen Canister
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage decorative metal kitchen canister.
This item is an vintage spice box with geometric decor
Category
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Metal and Bone Inlaid Spice Box or Canister, 2
Located in Orlando, FL
In remarkable condition.
Made from metal and inlaid with camel bone fragments, this beautiful
Category
1960s Moroccan Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Metal and Bone Inlaid Spice Box or Canister, 1
Located in Orlando, FL
In remarkable condition.
Made from metal and inlaid with camel bone fragments, this beautiful
Category
1960s Moroccan Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Patinated Metal Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Concord, MA
A fine Mid-Century Modern three-light floor lamp. Standing patinated metal post features three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Architectural Chandelier
By Stuart Barnes
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Six arm canister lights which are double sided to produce an amazing top and bottom glow. There is a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Gilt Tone Sconce, Large 120cm and 6 Lights with Crystals, circa 1950s, Italian
By Hans Kögl
Located in London, GB
over a sofa, fireplace, bed or any wall.
The quality frame consist of 5 branches in gilt metal of
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Gold Plate
H 26.78 in W 47.25 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Asian Brass Spice Box or Canister
Located in Orlando, FL
In remarkable condition.
Made from brass (and possibly other metals as well), this beautiful Asian
Category
1960s Persian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Copper
Vintage Ansian Brass Spice Box or canister
Located in Orlando, FL
In remarkable condition.
Made from brass (and possibly other metals as well), this beautiful Asian
Category
1960s Persian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Copper
1950s Belgian Metal Canisters
Located in High Point, NC
A set of lidded canisters from Belgium, circa 1900. A cylindrical design in vibrant carmine hue
Category
1950s Belgian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Set of 3 Mixed Metal Italian Canisters
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the Hermes style, these 3 mixed metal canisters made of polished brass and gunmetal finish, are
Category
1970s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Canisters
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 metal canisters made of copper, brass and tin.
The larger one measures 16" wide
Category
1960s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Umbrella Stand by Felice Galbiati Arte
By Felice Galbiati
Located in Miami, FL
metal canister with black depictions of walking canes and umbrellas on a red background and topped of
Category
1950s Italian Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Valor Tin Petrol Can, Canister
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage valor red petroleum spirit petrol can.
An original petroleum spirit petrol can complete with original brass screw cap. The gasoline can has most of the original red paint an...
Category
1950s British Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Pair English Chinoiserie Tea Canister Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of English style hand painted tea canisters with Chinoiserie motiff on customs fitted acrylic
Category
1960s Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Painted Tea Canister with Coat of Arm
Located in Benington, Herts
A large vintage painted red tea canister with decorative coats of arms. In good original condition
Category
1980s Georgian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Kitchen Canisters Cookie Jar Red Enamel Aluminum Apple, Set of 4 Pc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Those cute Mid-Century-Modern 1960s kitchen canister or cookie jar set features an apple-shaped
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Enamel, Aluminum
Illuminated Bamboo Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century bamboo sculpture hand crafted with metal faux bamboo stems and copper and brass
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Regency Wall Sconce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Regency style gold colored wall sconce with perforated canisters to reveal incredible lighting
Category
1960s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Postmodern Transforming Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern rolling bar cart with integrated serving tray and swing-out storage canisters. Molded
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1990s Post-Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable arm lamp, enameled lamp canister, perforated shade, iron and patinated brass arm
Category
1950s French Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Gucci Lighter and Stash Box
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Gucci lighter and stash box. Twisted rope motif. Both pieces marked Gucci Italy. Canister
Category
1980s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly, Pair of Floor Lamps for Edison Price, USA
By Philip Johnson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
brass framework supporting enameled metal shade. Switched from beneath the light canister with a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass
Hank Murta Adams Glass Head Sculpture "Embalmed"
By Hank Murta Adams
Located in Chicago, IL
Glass canister figure by Hank Murta Adams (b. 1956). Signed and titled "Embalmed" TN116 / c. 1985
Category
1980s American Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Copper
Vintage 1960's Chinoiserie Metal Tea Canister Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Export Chinoiserie tea canister by Wildwood Lamp Co.,
USA c. 1960's. Lamp has one
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass, Tin
Chinese Porcelain Tole Tea Canister Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Chinese porcelain tea canister style table lamp featuring a gilt painted Asian themed
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass
Antique Moroccan Polished Brass Tea Canister Box 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Polished Gold Brass Tea Canister Box.
Antique Moroccan hand-hammered tea caddy box
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kitchen or Bathroom Canister Jars Set, Bright Yellow Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern four-piece set of bright sunshine yellow kitchen canister jars, circa 1960's
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Chrome
By Daher Pretty Vintage Red Floral Tea Tin Canister Long Island made in England
By Daher Decorated Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pretty Vintage canister container designed by Daher Lidded Red Floral Tin Long Island NY made in
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
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H 4.38 in W 4 in D 4 in
Midcentury Black Metal Sconce by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Black metal sconce by Lightolier. USA, circa 1960. May be used indoor or outdoors. Features a
Category
1960s American Retro Metal Canisters
Umbrella Stand by Floris H. Fiedeldij
By Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Manufactured Artimeta-Soest
Top of canister height: 19".
Category
1960s Dutch Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Yellow Industrial Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
canister features a glass shade held in place by a tension support. Canister can be adjusted to point at
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Memphis Movement Tabletop Crumb Sweeper and Tongs Set
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Peabody, MA
in a tripod based canister.
Canister measures 10 1/8" high (including its arms;), 6 1/8" from foot
Category
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
George Nelson Holzzylinder Nickel Desk Lamp with Walnut Veneer Shade. Circa 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
canister shade with Off White enameled interior, Nickel-Plated tubular Aluminium stem and heavy (3.5D
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 30 in W 4 in D 9 in
Lightolier Spiral Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
lamp with an adjustable enameled metal hood that toggles on a slender bent-metal base and the three
Category
1970s American Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
HERMES Vintage SMOKING SET Ashtrays Cigarette Holders Matchboxes w/ BOX
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
inches - 7 cm)
- 4 cigarette holders/canisters (height: 2 inches -5,1 cm)
- 2 matchbox holders
Category
1970s French Retro Metal Canisters
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H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Midcentury Italian Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Hanging Light
By Archimede Seguso, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal canister body with a refractive, handblown bullicante glass sphere. The diffuser was created by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Puiforcat Super Chic Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Encino, CA
including a teapot, coffee pot, sugar canister, creamer and tray.
Impressed manufacturer’s mark to each
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal, Silver
Hand Painted Entertaining Dispenser
Located in New York, NY
midcentury metal canister, hand painted with a Japanese style flowering tree motif.
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tea Canister Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of incredible Hollywood Regency style tea canisters mounted as table lamps, c. 1950s - 1960s
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Tôle, Metal, Brass, Tin
A Two Light Mid Century Floor Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A mid century floor lamp featuring two adjustable lights in canister shaped shades which are held
Category
1960s American Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
A Two Light Mid Century Floor Lamp by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A mid century floor lamp featuring two adjustable lights in canister shaped shades which are held
Category
1960s American Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
A Set of 4 Jacques Biny Wall Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hollywood, FL
The perforated metal back with curved ends, centering a metal light canister
Category
1950s French Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Rose Gold & Goatskin Silent Butler
Located in Miami, FL
Silent butler fashioned in rose gold pated metal and featuring a lacquered goatskin covered handle
Category
1950s Italian Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Goatskin
Double-Sided Neon Eagle Sign, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
specifically for this sign's restoration. The hand-cut canister depicts a stately eagle, whose wind-span
Category
1960s American Industrial Retro Metal Canisters
Giant Flashing Heart Carnival Marquee Sign, circa 1960
Located in Portland, OR
plastic cord), the original canister boasts fantastic wear and patina, allowing this piece to show its age
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
black canister lamp with both a downward and upward light, one conical shade lamp, three full lenght
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Perforated Metal Canister/Storage Container
Located in Winnetka, IL
An Industrial, perforated metal storage container with integrated closure. Impressed number 813
Category
1960s American Industrial Retro Metal Canisters
Materials
Metal
Charming Magid Handbag 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
decorated metal "canister" with a gilt "bamboo" handle and locking clasp. Rare pristine item appears unused.
Category
1960s American Retro Metal Canisters
Mid-Century Motel Vacancy Sign, circa 1965
Located in Portland, OR
and off with a pull of a chain. We love the chipped blue finish of the sign canister, perfectly worn
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Canisters
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Retro Metal Canisters For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro metal canisters is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all retro metal canisters available were constructed with great care. Retro metal canisters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro metal canisters bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro metal canisters are appealing in their simplicity, but Frederick Cooper, Daher Decorated Ware and Gucci produced popular retro metal canisters that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Metal Canisters?
Prices for retro metal canisters start at $100 and top out at $23,300 with the average selling for $700.
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