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1980s Decorative Metal Container
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ovoid, barrel shaped covered metal container, umbrella stand, or end table with decorative brass
Category
1980s Asian Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Original Vintage Metal Containers of Cognac Hubert de Polignac
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of three vintage empty metal containers for Cognac Hubert de Polignac.
Made in England circa
Category
1980s British Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Round Spindle Walnut Waste Basket, Circa 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
spindle surround with Off-White enameled liner can for easy removal. Original condition. Metal container
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia, material: walnut, glass, metal. Inside, a metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
frame and black lacquered metal flower box.
The metal container has been repainted in black satin
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Zinc
Danish Design Teak Planter, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
metal container has been treated against rust on the inside and has some signs of wear. The wooden frame
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Wall Hanger with Mirror and Metal Plant Container
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo Wall Hanger with Mirror and Metal Plant Container
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italian Faux Bamboo Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket, Ceramic and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
panels on each side. The lid is also made in brass. It has a chromed metal container to place ice and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Copper and Stainless Metal Serving Container from the House Spring
Located in Marbella, ES
Copper and stainless metal serving container from the House spring.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Copper
Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container. No makers mark. Most likely made in Italy 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Cabinet Bar Marble Angelo Mangiarotti For Molteni Midcenutyr Design Italy 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Palermo, IT
holder holes. Under the marble top you will find a large metal container to collect any liquid spills
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 28.35 in W 37.6 in D 18.9 in
Italian modern metal irregular bowl or container cup by La Rinascente, 1990s
By La Rinascente
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal irregular bowl or container cup by La Rinascente, 1990s.
Bowl or container cup
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 2.17 in W 4.14 in D 6.3 in
Italian modern metal oval serving bowl or container by La Rinascente, 1990s
By La Rinascente
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal oval serving bowl or container by La Rinascente, 1990s.
Oval-shaped metal
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Italian Modern Basket Container in Gray Yellow Wood Black Metal by Robots, 1990s
By Robots
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern basket container in gray and yellow wood and black metal by Robots, 1990s
Floor
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 17.52 in D 16.15 in
Old Weathered Wood And Leather Container With Metal Repair From Africa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and well worn dark wood and leather container with a truly unusual and handsome
Category
Late 20th Century African Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Crystal Container, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Crystal container is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
Original glass and
Category
1970s Italian Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Apple Shaped Mini-Bar/Container, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metal,Glass
Container with six small colorful glasses
With aged
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 1950s Enamel Containers with engravings.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian enamel on metal boxes.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Antique Spanish Capped Glass Container, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish glass container with a metal cap.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Glass
Antique Silver Enameled Powder Kohl Container Box from Kabylie, Algeria
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Berber Kabyle box container to hold loose powder kohl eye liner.
Made of silver wash with
Category
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved Wood Medicine Container from Indonesia, on stand
Located in New York, NY
A herb / medicine container, in the style of the Batak ethnicity of Borneo, Indonesia. Hand-carved
Category
1990s Indonesian Tribal Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Wood
Brass Container with Lid Handcrafted by Franz Peters, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Tactile and curvaceous hand driven brass vessel or container with lid signed Franz J. Peters
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ice Container with Spoon by H. Buchrucker, 1950s
By Harald Buchrucker
Located in Roma, IT
Ice container with spoon is an original metal set realized in the 1950s.
Original copper and
Category
1950s German Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Copper, Brass
Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Collection of three German Easter candy containers made of cardboard, bobble heads and some other
Category
1950s German Folk Art Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Italian Modern Natural and Green Wood Coat Stand with Umbrella Container, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern natural and green wood coat stand with umbrella container, 1980s.
Coat stand
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Silvered Metal Lidded Box
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silvered metal lidded box of a circular form for powder kohl eye liner.
Designed into two detached
Category
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Metal and Leather Cigarette Box
By Hermès
Located in Victoria, BC
wrapped in leather. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) decorative lid. Removable metal insert to organize
Category
1950s French Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Modernist Gilt Metal and Glass Decorative Bowl Centerpiece, 1980s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
good condition, with light wear on the metal, especially at the bottom of the container.
Measurements
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flower basin In Rosewood With A Metal basin From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Accentuate your interior style with this elegant rosewood flower basin, fitted with a metal basin
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
England modern Round wastepaper basket in red and white metal, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
England modern Round wastepaper basket in red and white metal, 1990s
Round-based wastepaper basket
Category
1990s English Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Lino Sabattini Made in Italy Decorative Box in Silver Metal, 1960s
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design cylindrical container for breadsticks or decorative box in silver
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Italian mid-century modern brass light blue yellow metal floor ashtray, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass light blue yellow metal floor ashtray, 1950s
Brass and metal
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 26.97 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
containers and 1 desk
The panel is equipped with side racks that allow the container elements to be hooked
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 78.75 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Rolling Office Trolley or Vintage Toolbox in Orange Sheet Metal, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian metal trolley or work station art cart in orange sheet metal.
In good vintage condition
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Blue Postmodern Industrial Metal Dining Chairs by Parisotto, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two Mid-century dining chairs by Parisotto, made from an metal base and blue galvanized
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 14.57 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Vintage Ikea Postmodern Memphis MAXMO Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two vintage 1980s Ikea MAXMO white and yellow metal dining chairs.
Rare and collectible
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 30.52 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Italian modern base light blue and geometric black metal floor ashtray, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
. Triangular structure in black metal rod with removable container in blue enamelled metal. Double base in
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Black Plastic and Metal Bin by Victor, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Industrial black plastic metal bin by Victor, 1960s
Industrial black plastic
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' Metal Sideboard, 1959
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
durability and aesthetic appeal.
The soft green/grey color of the metal base creates a subtle yet striking
Category
1950s Italian Industrial Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Steel
1940s French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin Metal Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Antique French industrial Original Suroy Industrial Red Storage Bin with Metal Handles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Faux Leather
H 20 in W 36 in D 24 in
Richard Artschwager Blip Printed by Brooke Alexander with Leo Castelli ~ Framed
By Richard Artschwager
Located in New York, NY
announcement card announcing the publication of five multiples and a sculpture-container designed by Richard
Category
1960s American Minimalist Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 7 in D 1 in
Egidio Broggi Milano, Oversized Silver Plate Swirled Box
By Egidio Broggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
box is gold-plated inside the container and lid. The signature underside reads Egidio Broggi, Milano
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 6 Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No. 222 Chairs for Pallucco Italia, 1928
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Pallucco
Located in Zagreb, HR
, container shipping for large orders, pallet and crate shipping etc.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server, France 1970s
By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.
Located in Atlanta, GA
, featuring a large crystal container with a silverplate metal edge and holder and the same crystal caviar
Category
1970s French Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Rare Original "Coca Cola" Picnic Set, 1960s
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare original coca cola picnic set, 1960s
It is a container inside which there are
Category
1960s Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Untitled signed sculpture, from the collection of Dick Polich, Tallix Foundry
By Stephen Talasnik
Located in New York, NY
Cast light metal
signed by the artist on the work (see close up photograph)
6 3/5 × 12 × 4 inches
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitted with doors. The
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Burlwood Silver Chrome Ice Bucket Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Baughman
Handsome Mid-Century Modern burl wood and metal ice bucket with handle.
Ice bucket is cylindrical
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Minimalist Pop Art Garden Seating Set, Folding Chairs and Table, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
, container shipping for large orders, pallet and crate shipping etc.
Category
1970s European Minimalist Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Trays by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti, 1970
By Progetti, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
laquered metal. These works with their curved and minimal lines can be used as excellent containers for a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Memphis Style Chair with Red Faux Leather Upholstery, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique vintage postmodern Memphis Milano style dining or accent chair, made from metal, with a
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
, a testament to the quality of its craftsmanship.
On the sides of this sofa, two unassuming metal
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Tole Poppy Plant in Black and White Pot
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an elegant tole painted metal expressionist poppy flower plant in a scalloped edge
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Set of Desks by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel 1950s
By Herbert Hirche, Christian Holzäpfel
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare set of desks consisting of two individual desks with high-quality metal frame in black, two
Category
1950s German Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Large Fiocco Armchair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli in Pink, 1970s
By Busnelli, Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in Zagreb, HR
.
Two metal profiles run parallel describing in space wide and sinuous lines. Between them is placed an
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 28.75 in D 47.64 in
1950s Hermès Smoking Set
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
(Horn of Plenty) decorative lid. Removable metal insert to organize cigarettes by height and size
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical 'Cosinus' Chair by KFF, 80s Germany
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Zagreb, HR
expected signs of age.
Visible welds and metal processing on the frames as a part of the design, not signs
Category
1980s German Industrial Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Cesa 1882, Italy, Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By Cesa 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
accessory is in good condition, with minor scratches on the metal expected from previous use. A shadowy veil
Category
1960s Italian Modern Retro Metal Containers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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Find a variety of retro metal containers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro metal containers — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Retro metal containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco retro metal containers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made retro metal containers over the years, but those made by Franco Albini, Poggi and Lino Sabattini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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