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Retro Spice Jars

Large Decorative Oriental Ginger or Spice Jar on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large decorative oriental ginger or spice jar on stand A delightful piece, tall, very bright
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Mid-20th Century Qing Retro Spice Jars

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Porcelain

Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six ceramic spice jars or canisters. Hand painted with red apples in front with small
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Spice Jar, Chinese, Decorative, Baluster, Vase, with Lid, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spice jar. A Chinese, decorative ceramic baluster vase with lid and dating to the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Hexagonal Spice Jars, Oriental, Ceramic, Baluster, Urn, Avian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage hexagonal spice jars. Two Oriental, ceramic baluster urns with decorative
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Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Japanese Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Spice Jar, Oriental, Ginger, Baluster Urn, Art Deco, 20th Century, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spice jar. An Oriental ceramic ginger baluster urn dating to the Art Deco period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Three Spice Jars in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Three spice jars in orange and white art glass. 1960s. In perfect
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Art Glass

Arabia of Finland Ceramic Kitchen Jars and Spice Jars, 16-Piece Set, 1966–68
By Esteri Tomula, Arabia, Ulla Procope
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare set of sixteen Arabia ceramic kitchen and spice jars, comprised of six Kahvi
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Plastic, Rubber, Cork, Ceramic

Small Vintage Decorative Spice Jar, Japanese, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Coaster
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative spice jar. A quality Japanese, ceramic and gilt finished
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Two Spice Jars 'Cinnamon and Allspice', 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Two spice jars (cinnamon and allspice) in orange and white art glass
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Art Glass

Vintage Blue and White Spice Jar, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Pot, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage blue and white spice jar. A Chinese, ceramic decorative pot, dating to the late
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

set of five spice jars Pierre Digan and Jeanette Stedman - La Borne - 1970
By Pierre Digan, Elisabeth Joulia
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of five spice jars with their lids, crafted by Pierre Digan and Jeanette Stedman in their
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1970s French Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Decorative Flower Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Urn, Spice Jar, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative flower vase. A Chinese, ceramic lidded urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Pleasingly eye-catching with appealing blue and white finish Disp...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Four Pottery Vice Jars / Drug Canisters Imported by Raymor, Italy, 1950s, Rare
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
flaws for each canister. A play on the typical "spice jars.'.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Raymor Vice Jars Set: Pop Art Canisters
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
"Marijuana" jar in green, and the "Pure Nicotine" jar in blue are part of a series inspired by spice jars
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A Scandinavian set of four porcelain spice 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A Scandinavian set of four porcelain spice jars with cork stoppers. Dimensions: Height: 16,13,11
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Teak & 12 Glass Jar Rotating Spice Wheel by Digsmed
By Digsmed Design
Located in St. Louis, MO
Made in the 1960s by Digsmed of Denmark, this wall mounted rotating 12 glass spice jar wheel with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Glass, Teak

Ceramica Alfa Italian Ceramic Set of Nine Spices Mix, Futurist, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of nine spice jars: five big jars (25 h x 13cm diameter) and four little (12 H x 16 D cm). On
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1950s Italian Futurist Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century White and Blue Ceramic Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Catania, Sicilia
appeal of the ginger jars. These jars are traditionally used for storing and preserving ginger, spices
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Signe Persson-Melin Stoneware Bowl, 1960s, Sweden
By Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Stockholm, SE
1951. Renowned for her spice jars, pitchers, and bowls, she later collaborated with iconic brands like
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Modern Twelve Jar Teak Spice Rack by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern twelve jar teak spice rack by Digsmed, circa 1960s. There are two racks available and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Glass, Teak

Vintage Ginger Jar, English, Ceramic, Spice Pot, Decor, Coalport, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ginger jar. An English, ceramic spice pot in foliate decor, dating to the late
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Ginger Jar, English, Ceramic, Decorative Spice Urn, Blue and White, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ginger jar. An English, ceramic decorative spice urn, dating to the late 20th
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Ginger Jar, English, Ceramic, Decorative Spice Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ginger jar. An English, ceramic decorative spice urn, dating to the early 20th
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

1960's Teak Spice Rack / Wheel.
By Digsmed
Located in Weesp, NL
jar and there you go. The rack holds up to 8 spices and is in great condition. Measurements : D
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1960s Danish Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Tempera

1960's Teak Spice Rack / Wheel.
1960's Teak Spice Rack / Wheel.
H 3.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Primitive Rustic Handmade Wood Spice Rack with Glass Bottles, Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming handmade pine spice rack with 12 excellent tall, thin glass jars. Excellent proportions
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Cork, Pine

Lidded Salt Cellar in Solid Teak
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
intended for use as a salt cellar, for peppercorns, or other spices. Includes turned jar, lid, and teak
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1960s Thai Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Teak

Murano "Albarelli" Italian Pair of Bottles with Lid Blue Blown Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
" (in English they can be called "majolica jar"); this term refers to a container used in ancient
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Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass

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Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Vase Richly Decorated Marked Miniature
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma teapot and cover marked base, miniature Condition Overall condition restoration to rim. Size 60mm high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Retro Spice Jars

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Porcelain

Vintage Japan Blue & White Floral Porcelain Temple Ginger Jar Lidded Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage blue and white porcelain ginger jar / temple jar / lidded urn decorated with an array of flowers and branches with gilded details. Made in Japan. Marked with a gold triangle....
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this extremely fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma bowl, the underside artist signed by Matsumoto ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
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H 2.63 in Dm 6.13 in
Mid-Century Dutch Faience Blue and White Painted Delft Ginger Jar with Lid
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Holland, circa 1950, the large faience potiche features hand painted medallions with Classic Dutch flower and foliage decor. The traditional blue and white jar is round in...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic, Faience

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This vintage Chinese porcelain ginger jar, with its close-fitting lid, is beautifully decorated in the traditional 'famille rose' colour palette of pinks, whites, yellows and greens,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Retro Spice Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar
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H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
Indigo Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of 1960s indigo ceramic ginger jar form lamps. Lamp body measures 20" height, overall height 28.5". Shades not included.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1920, the tall vase is round in shaped with an elegant long neck. The colorful antique urn is decorated with hand painted figural motifs including a mother pla...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period lobed enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Retro Spice Jars

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Ko-Imari Vase, Genroku Era Style
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely antique Japanese Imari vase with decoration of the Genroku era of bijin, adorned with flowers on two opposing panels alternating with two more opposing panels of garden land...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Retro Spice Jars

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Porcelain

Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Head Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as Mickey Mouse head. He is wearing a yellow hat with a band that have...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
H 10.75 in W 11.45 in D 9 in
Small Dark Green Antique Glazed Ceramic Jar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique late Qing Dynasty period dark green glaze Hunan jar from the early 20th century with petite swan neck loop handles and tapering lines. Embrace the distinct charm an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

20th Century Ransbottom Cookie Jar
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Robinson Ransbottom cookie jar. 2qt canister. Beautiful condition.
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20th Century American Folk Art Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Pottery

Hawkes Cookie Jar
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Who stole a cookie from the cookie jar"; may very well end up being; "Who stole our cookie jar and left us the cookies?" Because this jar and matching lid from Hawkes will surely be...
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1930s American Retro Spice Jars

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Sterling Silver

Hawkes Cookie Jar
Hawkes Cookie Jar
H 3 in Dm 9 in
Ginger Jar Blue White Chinese Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Decor of double lucky signs and lotus ribbons in underglaze blue, height including lid approx. 24 cm.  
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1880s Chinese Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Satsuma Mini Koro Incense Burner Japan Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description: Fabulous Japanese Satsuma koros. Small red marks on both lid and koro, 19th century. Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size: 85 x 80mm H x D Period: Meiji P...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of European Signed Bue & White Glazed Ginger Jars
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of blue and white footed ginger jars with foo dog finials. The ginger jars with figural chinoiserie decorations within cartouches and flow from one panel to the next bordered by...
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19th Century Retro Spice Jars

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Earthenware

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Talavera Mexican Spice Jar with Locking Lid Chocolatera
Located in Phoenix, AZ
phoenix. These jars were locked to secure the spices, especially chocolate. The signature on the bottom
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Teak Wall Mount Spinning Spice Rack by Digsmed, Denmark, 1964
By Digsmed
Located in Denver, CO
18-jar Danish modern teak spice rack that mounts to wall. Can also sit flat.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Decorative Spice Jar, Oriental, Ceramic, Ginger, Tea Caddy, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative spice jar. An Oriental, ceramic ginger or tea caddy, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Obernai France Sarreguemines Lorraine Milk and Sugar Spice Jar, circa 1950
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Sofia, BG
French vintage porcelain jars, French factory of Sarreguemines, France. Obernai collection, French
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1950s French French Provincial Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Faience

Large Pair of Vintage Ginger Jars, Chinese, Ceramic, Baluster, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of vintage ginger jars. A Chinese, ceramic baluster or spice jar with profuse
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1960s 18 Jar Teak & Glass Wall Mounted, Rotating Spice Wheel From Denmark by Dig
By Digsmed Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the glass jar and voila, you have your spices. Made in 1964 by Digsmed of Denmark, with 18 glass spice
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

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Glass, Teak

Raymor Ceramic Vice Jars/Kitchen Canisters. Set of Four Drug Names
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
Nicotine, Marijuana, Opium, and Heroin "vice jars" (play on Spice Jars) imported by Raymor, Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Freeman Lederman Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Chicago, IL
, several of which hang from the wall, such as measuring cups and spoons, spice jars, funnels and coin
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Mid-20th Century White and Blue Ceramic Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Catania, Sicilia
appeal of the ginger jars. These jars are traditionally used for storing and preserving ginger, spices
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Decorative Urn, Chinese, Spice, Ginger, Jar, Art Deco, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decorative urn. A Chinese, ironstone spice or ginger jar in Art Deco taste
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ironstone

Pair Of Vintage Ginger Jars, Chinese, Hand Painted, Ceramic, Spice Pot, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage ginger jars. A Chinese, hand painted ceramic spice pot, dating to the Art
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Spice Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar with Phoenix and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant porcelain jar, in a shape called a ginger jar, was originally intended to hold spices
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Late 20th Century Chinese Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Spice Jar, Oriental, Ceramic, Pumpkin Ginger Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spice jar. An Oriental, ceramic pumpkin shaped ginger urn in Art Deco taste
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Imari Ginger Jars, Porcelain Spice Jars, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of Imari ginger jars, profusely decorated porcelain spice jars with lids, dating to
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Organic Modern Kitchen Wall Spice Rack with Pottery Jars Cork Tops
Located in Miami, FL
pottery containers hanging on the wall on a wooden rack with wood pegs to accommodate the spice jars.  We
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1970s American Organic Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Cork, Ceramic, Pottery

Revolving Danish Spice Rack by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in New York, NY
spice jars have different styles of plastic caps, to control the amount of spice released when shaken
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Art Deco Ginger Jar, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Spice Pot, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Art Deco ginger jar. A Chinese, ceramic decorative spice pot, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Murano "Albarelli" Jar with Lid
By Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Kastrup, DK
Blue Murano "Albarelli" jar with lid. From Murano, Italy approx. 1950. These bottles are known as
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1950s Italian Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass

Digsmed 18 Jar Teak and Glass Spice Wheel
By Digsmed
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Digsmed 18 jar teak and glass spice wheel from Denmark, circa early 1960s. Can be wall-mounted
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Jam Or Spice Set Of Jars
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Jam Or Spice Set Of Jars
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral motifs throughout. Ginger jars were originally used to store valuable spices and transport them
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1970s Asian Chinese Export Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Teak Digsmed 16 Jar Spice Wheel Rack, Danish Retro 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Huddersfield, GB
A 16 jar teak Digsmed spinning spice wheel, Denmark, 1960s. This particular piece is rare, not only
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spice Jars

Materials

Glass, Teak

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Retro Spice Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro spice jars available for sale. The range of distinct retro spice jars — often made from ceramic, glass and acrylic — can elevate any home. Retro spice 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 spice jars bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro spice jars over the years, but those made by Digsmed, Copco and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Spice Jars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $764, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $3,850 highest priced.