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Vintage Phillips 66 5-Gallon Metal Gas or Oil Container Industrial Mid-Century
Vintage Phillips 66 5-Gallon Metal Gas or Oil Container Industrial Mid-Century

Vintage Phillips 66 5-Gallon Metal Gas or Oil Container Industrial Mid-Century

By Phillips & Sons

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Phillips 66 5-gallon metal gas or oil container, manufactured by the Butler Manufacturing Company around the 1930s to 1950s.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Metal

19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...
19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...

19th century xxl Spanish terra cotta urn ...

Located in Brecht, BE

an xxl spanish terra cotta urn, these were used as wine or olive oil containers, highly decorative piece inside the house as well as outside, often used now as planters or garden orn...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Used Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp
Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp

Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Reading, Berkshire

In the Manner of Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Brass & Milk Glass Circular Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp With Tudor Rose Detailing & Decorative Suspension Chains This light c...

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19th Century British High Victorian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

A row of eight rectangular spouted oil containers is attached to the back and side walls.

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Early 20th Century Algerian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

French Still Life Painting - Motor Oil Cans on Table
French Still Life Painting - Motor Oil Cans on Table

French Still Life Painting - Motor Oil Cans on Table

Located in Houston, TX

Vibrant still life painting of Shell and Yacco motor oil containers, a reflective silver bucket, and a cork-stopped glass bottle by an unknown French artist, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Used Oil Containers

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Oil

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

On four legs in bench form. Fronted with covered oil container, each oil section with hand wrought wick holder.

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Located in Søborg, DK

One slight crack to the oil container which does not detract from the overall beauty of this impressive lamp.

Category

1850s Danish Victorian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Affixed to the lower backplate is a singular casting of eight long oval oil containers with tapering pointed spouts.

Category

19th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier
A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The center body with four flame-arms and single flame atop, all with frosted glass shades in the form of a burning flame. The oil container ending with an acorn finial. Circa: Paris,...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A thick cast of eight rectangular oil containers with pointed ends is affixed to the lower backplate with a pinched drip pan attached below it.

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Early 1900s Moroccan Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Backplate is attached to the front platform that has eight deep pointed conical-shaped cups serving as oil containers. Hanukkah lamp rests on two wide attached legs at its sides.

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Late 18th Century Czech Baroque Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier
French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt & Enameled Bronze Bouquet Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The floral scrolled gilt-bronze frame formed in the shape of a floral arrangement suspended by tied tassels, surmounted with eight branches facing downward with beaded glass bulb cov...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

The backplate is formed in the shape of a royal arms symbol with openwork trefoiled sequences and designs throughout. Eight circular oil containers with long tapering pointed spout...

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18th Century Italian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century

Located in New York, NY

Eight goblet-shaped candle or oil containers are attached in a neat row on top of a flat fretwork-designed platform attached to the sides and backplate of the Hanukkah lamp.

Category

19th Century Polish Rococo Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pears and Containers, Oil Painting
Pears and Containers, Oil Painting

Pears and Containers, Oil Painting

By Shuxing Fan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: containers, bottle, chrome, tea kettle, pear, cruet bottle, glass, jar, classical, soft, cloth, still life, oilpaint, still life, classical, oil pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Oil

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920
A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

By Gayer & Krauss

Located in New York, NY

Eight versatile and removable goblet-shaped oil containers on spool stems rest on individual bobeche skirts in a regal fashion, and are leveled with the Star of David placed on the c...

Category

Early 20th Century German Used Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Affixed to the lower half of the backplate are eight cast oval-shaped oil containers tapering to rounded points. The removable servant is designed similarly and is affixed to the top...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Two auriform foliate side rails flank the eight oil containers resting on raised foliate scrolled holders applied to the rectangular base which rests on four seashell scrolled feet.

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1870s Austrian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)
French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

Located in London, GB

Somewhat uncertain about its original purpose (wine, oil, water?), this earthenware container is sizeable in stature and in charm; the piece would look beautiful on an old garden or ...

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Early 20th Century French Used Oil Containers

Materials

Earthenware

"Dishpit no. 1", Still Life Oil Painting of Kitchen Tools and Containers
"Dishpit no. 1", Still Life Oil Painting of Kitchen Tools and Containers

"Dishpit no. 1", Still Life Oil Painting of Kitchen Tools and Containers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Dishpit no. 1" is an original artwork by Wylee Risso and is made of oil on wood and measures 16"h × 16"w. It is signed en verso by the artist. Wylee Risso (b. 199...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Wood, Oil

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The engraved scrolling decoration on this antique oil container has been completely worn away in some areas leaving a smooth, tactile sculptural form.

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and Vinegar Containers in Art Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and Vinegar Containers in Art Glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and Vinegar Containers in Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and vinegar containers in orange and white art glass. 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Art Glass

Lino  Sabattini  rare  cruet , oil/vinegar container  set , attb to Christofle
Lino  Sabattini  rare  cruet , oil/vinegar container  set , attb to Christofle

Lino Sabattini rare cruet , oil/vinegar container set , attb to Christofle

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great set designed by LINO SABATTINI in stainless steel and glass, with acrylic stopper .Glass marked as well.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Il Pino Barletta , 1950s Vinegar and Oil Set Container, Hand-Decorated Ceramic
Il Pino Barletta , 1950s Vinegar and Oil Set Container, Hand-Decorated Ceramic

Il Pino Barletta , 1950s Vinegar and Oil Set Container, Hand-Decorated Ceramic

Located in Vigonza, Padua

“The pine still lives”, this is how Barletta remembered his centuries-old giant “Il pino vive ancora”, così Barletta ha ricordato il suo gigante secolare Elegant pair of hand-painte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

The side panels swing open and shut securely with two hooks at the bottom and are similarly styled with pierced foliate patterns and a Star of David. A row of eight square oil contai...

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Early 1900s African Used Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Olive Oil Is Queen, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

Olive Oil Is Queen, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

By Skeet Sirmons

Located in Yardley, PA

Olive oil in a white container with tomato and bell pepper and garlic :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...

Category

2010s Realist Used Oil Containers

Materials

Oil

Harry Potter Platform 9-original London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Harry Potter Platform 9-original London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art

Harry Potter Platform 9-original London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art

By Lisa Bisbee

Located in London, Chelsea

In my technique, I apply a thin layer of color mixed with a lot of oil. I have three containers of oil to separate my colors: warm, cool and green, in that way it keeps them clean, o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Oil Containers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1970s Italian Stainless Steel Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Stella Metallurgica Lux
1970s Italian Stainless Steel Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Stella Metallurgica Lux

1970s Italian Stainless Steel Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Stella Metallurgica Lux

By Stella

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The set is composed of two containers for oil and vinegar positioned within a structural holder made of mirror-polished stainless steel.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Thought Provoking  Rock Quarry - Mid Century Abstract
Thought Provoking  Rock Quarry - Mid Century Abstract

Thought Provoking Rock Quarry - Mid Century Abstract

Located in Miami, FL

Once there, he also worked in the surrounding studios developing his oil painting techniques. A first prize award of $500 at the annual exhibition of the Bohemian Club in 1929, fina...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Used Oil Containers

Materials

Mixed Media, Gouache, Board

Late 19th Century Victorian English Bamboo Form Sheffield Silver Cruet Set
Late 19th Century Victorian English Bamboo Form Sheffield Silver Cruet Set

Late 19th Century Victorian English Bamboo Form Sheffield Silver Cruet Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A cruet-stand is a small stand of metal, ceramic, or glass which holds containers for condiments, including salt and pepper shakers, and often bottles of vinegar and olive oil.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate and Crystal Cruet Server by Quist, circa 1930
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate and Crystal Cruet Server by Quist, circa 1930

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plate and Crystal Cruet Server by Quist, circa 1930

By Quist Silver Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

The two cut crystal bottles or containers for oil and vinegar have a geometric shape and a fan neck design.

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1930s German Art Deco Used Oil Containers

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Revolving Condiments Tray by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Revolving Condiments Tray by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A modernist condiment tray, the elements (salt shaker and pepper mill, oil and vinegar containers) made of Lucite and stainless steel are housed vertically in a fitted revolving roun...

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20th Century Italian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Plastic

Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato
Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato

Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Salviato 1960s. Olive oil and balsamic containers. Salt and pepper containers.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Plastic

Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s
Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s

Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s

By Guzzini

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This lovely 6 person picnic features a plastic sphere or ball shaped carrier that holds everything required for a picnic: 2 containers, 1 tray, 6 flat plates, 6 deep plates, 6 desser...

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1960s Italian Space Age Used Oil Containers

Materials

Plastic

Vinegar, Folk Art Lithograph by Mary Faulconer
Vinegar, Folk Art Lithograph by Mary Faulconer

Vinegar, Folk Art Lithograph by Mary Faulconer

By Mary Faulconer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mary Faulconer, American (1912 - 2011) - Vinegar, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 250, AP 35, Image Size: 14 x 11 inches, Size: 26....

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1980s Folk Art Used Oil Containers

Materials

Lithograph

Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces
Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces

Space Age Ceramic Condiment Set by SIC, Italy, 1970s, Set of 5 Pieces

By SIC Ceramiche Artistiche

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This complete menage set includes four ceramic containers—salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar—housed in a sculptural white wood holder.

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1970s Italian Space Age Used Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century
Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is thought that this pottery was originally filled with oil. The shape of the container itself is typical of the early Joseon Dynasty.

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15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Used Oil Containers

Materials

Pottery

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776
Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776

Located in Langweer, NL

A – Small wooden or metal table, likely used for serving food or tea B – Large round serving tray with small dishes, possibly for communal eating C – Draped cloth or bedding, possibl...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Paper

Revolving Condiments Tray by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils
Revolving Condiments Tray by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Revolving Condiments Tray by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

By Cini & Nils

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A masterfully designed modernist condiment tray of impeccable quality, the elements (salt shaker and pepper mill, oil and vinegar containers) made of Lucite and stainless steel are h...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

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H 17 in W 22 in D 10 in

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully shaped willow food oil container, with a gorgeous patina showing it's decades of use.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Used Oil Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Container
Container

Beka GoeddeContainer, 2018

Unavailable

H 9 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

Container

By Beka Goedde

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beka Goedde is a sculptor and printmaker who has recently exhibited work at American Academy of Arts and Letters (New York, NY), Galerie Rene Blouin (Montreal, Canada), Soloway (Broo...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Used Oil Containers

Materials

Enamel

Portuguese Antique Metal container for Olive Oil
Portuguese Antique Metal container for Olive Oil

Portuguese Antique Metal container for Olive Oil

Unavailable

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in

Portuguese Antique Metal container for Olive Oil

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Metal container traditionally used to store and transport olive oil or other liquids.

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Metal

Container-ship in Rotterdam harbour - Nederlands

Container-ship in Rotterdam harbour - Nederlands

Located in Paris, IDF

Régis de Martrin-Donos was born in 1988 in Côtes d'Armor. He graduated with a degree in History from the University of Paris Sorbonne IV. Self-taught, he learned oil painting by goin...

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21st Century and Contemporary French School Used Oil Containers

Materials

Oil

Cruet with Olive Tree, in Portuguese Faience from Alcobaça, PL Valado
Cruet with Olive Tree, in Portuguese Faience from Alcobaça, PL Valado

Cruet with Olive Tree, in Portuguese Faience from Alcobaça, PL Valado

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Composed of two bottles for olive oil and vinegar, two small containers with lids, one for olives and the other for pits.

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Carlo Viglino 'Pic Boll' 6 Person Vintage Picnic Set for Guzzini, Italy, 1968
Carlo Viglino 'Pic Boll' 6 Person Vintage Picnic Set for Guzzini, Italy, 1968

Carlo Viglino 'Pic Boll' 6 Person Vintage Picnic Set for Guzzini, Italy, 1968

By Guzzini

Located in Schagen, NL

The plastic sphere or ball shaped carrier holds everything required for a picnic: 2 containers, 1 tray, 6 dining plates, 6 dessert plates, 6 glasses, a container for salt and pepper,...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Used Oil Containers

Materials

Plastic

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Located in Vigevano, IT

This old set consists of a brass oil lantern, a small container for the water and a timber pipe and silver.

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Mid-19th Century Vietnamese Other Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass
Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

Unavailable

H 20.48 in Dm 10.24 in

Art Noveau Elephant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The body has originally housed a container for oil and later on upcycled to electricity with opaline glass.

Category

Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Still Life with Catfish

Still Life with Catfish

By Jeff Whetstone

Located in New York, NY

Families fishing for food come within feet of international oil-­‐tankers and container ships that facilitate global trade.

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ode to the Algiers Batture

Ode to the Algiers Batture

By Jeff Whetstone

Located in New York, NY

Families fishing for food come within feet of international oil-­‐tankers and container ships that facilitate global trade.

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Archival Pigment

Nerodia

Jeff WhetstoneNerodia, 2017

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in

Nerodia

By Jeff Whetstone

Located in New York, NY

Families fishing for food come within feet of international oil-­‐tankers and container ships that facilitate global trade.

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Archival Pigment

Large Italian Olive Oil Container
Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Large Italian Olive Oil Container

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H 51 in W 27 in D 49 in

Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Container used for storing olive oil. Italy circa 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Used Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container
Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

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H 15.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Chinese Slender Oil Container

Located in Chicago, IL

The container would have been kept close at hand to replenish oil lamps throughout the home.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Used Oil Containers

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container
Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

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H 50.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid 19th Century Olive Oil Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Grecian Vessel. Item dates back to the 1850s.

Category

Mid-19th Century Greek Used Oil Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container
Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container

Early 20th Century Chinese Slender Oil Container

Located in Chicago, IL

The container would have been kept close at hand to replenish oil lamps throughout the home.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Used Oil Containers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century
Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century

Pair of Silver Oil Lamps, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Circular shaped base, shaped and ribbed shaft. The oil container has three spouts and a shaped handle with volutes.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Used Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu
Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu

Pr Mid 19Th C Hand Painted French Table Lamps with Bronze ormolu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great all Original Porcelain Oil Lamps, converted to Electric. Oil container still inside of each lamps .

Category

19th Century French Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps
Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps

Pair of French Napoleon III Painted Tole Brass and Cut-Glass Table Oil Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant pair of antique oil lamps made into table lights from Paris, France; crafted circa 1870, the tall "lampes a petrole", are made of patinated red painted tole base and stem, em...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Pair of Midcentury Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottles
Pair of Midcentury Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottles

Pair of Midcentury Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottles

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this pair of antique Delft olive oil containers. Crafted in Holland circa 1960, each tall vase is dressed with a cork top, and features tradi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottle
Mid-Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottle

Mid-Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Bottle

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant antique Delft olive oil container. Crafted in Holland circa 1940, the tall vase with cork top, features an intricate round shape...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique oil lamp was converted into a table lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the tall porcelain "lampe a petrole" sits on a round bronze doré base with shell motif f...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars
Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars

Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jars

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant pair of antique Delft olive oil containers. Crafted in Holland circa 1920, both tall vases with cork tops, feature an intricate ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Used Oil Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Original Vintage Constructivist Design Advertising Poster for Aeroshell Oil

Original Vintage Constructivist Design Advertising Poster for Aeroshell Oil

By Francis Bernard

Located in London, GB

Great constructivist design by Francis Bernard (1900-1979) featuring a black and white photograph of a biker fixing a triangular Aero shell oil container onto his motorbike with a de...

Category

1930s French Used Oil Containers

Materials

Paper

A Large Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Portugal mid 20th Century
A Large Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Portugal mid 20th Century

A Large Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Portugal mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

The servant lamp is harmoniously designed with the branches and the oil containers and is affixed to the center stem.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Used Oil Containers

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Early 20th Century German Brass and Glass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

The base riveted with four stylize feet, holds eight brass cylindrical oil containers with chimney shaped covers, boarded by glass walls.   

Category

Early 20th Century German Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

The light fixtures are further embellished with the original art glass oil containers decorated with hand painted foliage motifs and brass mounts.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Bronze and Cut Glass Oil Lamps from Gien

By Gien

Located in Dallas, TX

Each colorful porcelain light fixture is hand painted with traditional Gien Renaissance decor, with mythological figures and floral garlands, and is further embellished at the top by...

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Late 19th Century French Used Oil Containers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade

Located in New York, NY

The brass freestanding back-walled Hanukkah lamp consists of eight oil containers, a parapet, back, and sidewalls.

Category

18th Century Polish Used Oil Containers

Materials

Brass

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Used Oil Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oil containers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and hardwood, all used oil containers available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used oil containers available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used oil containers bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Used oil containers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Grande Maison HB Quimper are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Oil Containers?

Used oil containers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,397, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

Questions About Used Oil Containers

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use vinegar and oil cruets, fill one with your preferred salad oil and one with your preferred salad vinegar. Then drizzle onto salads or other foods to taste. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique vinegar and oil cruets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.