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Vintage Cannister

Pair of Decorative Cocobolo / Rosewood Lidded Cannisters
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of decorative cocobolo / rosewood lidded cannisters from Costa Rica, circa 1990s. The
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Late 20th Century Costa Rican Organic Modern Vintage Cannister

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Pair of Brass Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cannisters
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of brass Hollywood regency faux bamboo cannisters, circa 1970s. The cannisters
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cannister

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Brass

Pair of Post-Modern Marble Storage Cannisters / Containers
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of post-modern marble storage cannisters / containers, circa 1980s. The cannisters are in
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Post-Modern Vintage Cannister

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Marble

Set of Three Post-Modern Ceramic Storage Cannisters
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three post-modern ceramic storage cannisters, circa 1990s. The cannisters are egg shaped
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Late 20th Century Chinese Post-Modern Vintage Cannister

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of post-modern small black marble cannisters / boxes, circa 1970s. The cannisters
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cannister

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Marble

Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Stackable Storage Cannisters
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four Danish modern teak stackable storage cannisters, circa 1960s. The cannisters have black
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

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Teak

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Tole Tea Cannister With Lid
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 20th Century Chinese Export toleware tea cannister with lid. This tea tin features Chinese
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cannister

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Metal

Striking Trio of Artisan Hand Made Copper Glazed Cannisters Vessels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking artisan made set of 3 cylindrical copper cannisters having gorgeous shiny abstract
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1990s American Modern Vintage Cannister

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Copper

Set of 3 Lidded Metal Cannisters Hand-painted in Green, Brown, Orange.
Located in Austin, TX
These richly-colored cannisters evoke a warm and calming feeling similar to looking at an abstract
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Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Vintage Cannister

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Metal

Art Deco Mushroom Snuff Cannister Collection Brass Polka Dot Austria Argentor
By Argentor of Vienna, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A collection of 7 mushrooms, red and black. Make for a wonderful display of old world metalsmith technics. Lids can be taken off and designed to set flat on a table surface, to be us...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

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Brass

2 Vintage Italian Toleware Painted Metal Tea Caddy Footed Trinket Box Cannisters
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage toleware painted tin tea caddy boxes with paw feet. Yellow one marked “Made in Italy 71.”. Circa 1970s after styles from Italy and England in the 19th century.
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1970s Italian Victorian Vintage Cannister

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Satin Brass & Glass Chandelier by Frederick Raymond C1970
By Frederick Raymond
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic chandelier by Frederick Raymond. Six Brass & Glass cannisters with an upper light which
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

Materials

Brass

Post and Thistle, Folk Art Lithograph by Mary Faulconer
By Mary Faulconer
Located in Long Island City, NY
within a red-and-black cannister is full of different types of wildflowers and stems of plants. This Mary
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1980s Folk Art Vintage Cannister

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Lithograph

Mastercraft Vitrine Brass & Ebonized
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
two cannister lights in ceiling controlled by a dimmer switch. Mastercraft badge on verso. Originally
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cannister

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Green and Gilt Decorated Tôle Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of English tea cannisters adapted into lamps, redecorated with later painted and gilded
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20th Century English Vintage Cannister

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Tôle

Pair of Antique Cannisters
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Antique French Ring and Rivet Motif Cannisters
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1930s French Vintage Cannister

English Art Deco Enameled Tin Cannisters
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Art Deco cannisters with an enameled floral pattern.
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Cannister

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of Cannister Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of textured cannister mercury glass lamps newly rewired. 17" to Stem
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

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Mercury Glass, Wood

pr of 19th c Tea cannister lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of English 19th c red painted tea cannister lamps with painted oriental figures
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20th Century English Vintage Cannister

Materials

Tôle

Yellow Ceramic Tea Cannister Table Lamps Haeger
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD SEPTEMBER 2012...Oriental in style...sunny in nature! Beautiful tea cannister shaped
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1940s American Vintage Cannister

Yellow T. G. Green Cornishware Small Cannister with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
Found in England, this small size Cornish Kitchen Ware ceramic storage cannister with lid is from
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20th Century English Other Vintage Cannister

Materials

Ceramic

Russian Lacquered Linden Wood Tea Cannister with Matching Spoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian lacquer tea canister with spoon made from solid Linden wood. Hand painted with lacquer in the traditional folk manner. If not used for tea why not use it for cookies or other...
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1970s Russian Folk Art Vintage Cannister

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Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Murano Cannister Rigadin Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1930s, Brass
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A Classic beauty from the 1930-1940s. This construction was very popular during the 1930s. There are many variations on the theme each using two T brass junction connecting the top t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cannister

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Brass

20th C Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cannister On Stand Pagoda Scene Tea Caddy Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black lacquer box with a rectangular body and pyramid shaped lid topped with a golden pineapple finial. Painted in gold with Asian water / landscapes with boats, pa...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Cannister

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Cannister with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Blu
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall lidded canister or jar designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vibrant "Rimini Blu aqua colored glaze; this piece has a great look and design. Made in Italy, signed a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

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Pottery

Four-Piece Rimini Blue Ceramic Set by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Four-piece Rimini blue glazed ceramic set composed of a compote, cannister and a pair of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

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Ceramic

Mid Century Double Ceiling Light in the Manner of Boris LeCroix
Located in Pasadena, TX
General Lighting Company of New York. Dual rotatable cannisters each holding two bulbs, one for a
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1960s Vintage Cannister

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Brass

Christofle, Paris, Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Caddy
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rarely found French silver plated tea caddy or cannister dating to c.1940 / 1950. Beautifully
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1940s French Adam Style Vintage Cannister

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Silver Plate

Large Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph, August 1968 National Guard
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
August, 1968. National Guardsmen in gas masks with tear gas guns and mace cannisters stand guard
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Cannister

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Gold Porcelain Cannisters, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gold porcelain Cannisters, signed. Both lidded jars have an alligator textured glaze and are signed
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1990s Japanese Modern Vintage Cannister

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Porcelain

Pair of Tole Cannister Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of black and gold tea cannister lamps made in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Cannister

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Metal

Pair of Tole Chinoiserie Cannisters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tole chinoiserie cannisters with lids and tassel handles in the style of Tony Duquette.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Cannister

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Tôle

Pair of Contemporary Cannister Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of contemporary cannister glass lamps with white plexi disc top and chrome hardware.   
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cannister

Materials

Glass

Tea Cannister as Table Lamp - Pair available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are impressive tea cannisters converted to table lamps. There is a central rod with a double
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20th Century British Other Vintage Cannister

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Enameled Cloisonné Cannister by Fabienne Jouvin
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful vintage French enameled cloisonné lidded cannister by Fabienne Jouvin, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Vintage Cannister

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Brass

Yellow T. G. Green Cornishware Cannister with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
Found in England, this medium size Cornish Kitchen Ware ceramic storage cannister with lid is from
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20th Century English Other Vintage Cannister

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Austrian Argentor Werkstatte Brass Tobacco Snuff Cannister
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The domed lid of this Mushroom container is enameled in sage green with raised brass polka-dots, the bottom is polished brass. This example is lined in felt, but can be easily remove...
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1950s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Cannister

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Brass

Pair of Bagni Raymor King Queen Jars Cannister Vintage Figure Pottery Label Vase
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bagni King and Queen jars, circa 1960s. Original Raymor labels. Measures: 13 1/2" high, 5 1/4" diameter. King with repairs to damaged base and chips on cover, Queen with seve...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Cannister

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Pottery

Vintage Silver Glass Travel Perfume Bottle
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
perfume carrier. in .700 silver, the 2-1/2 inch high by 4/8 inch wide rectangular cannister is lined with
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1960s American Vintage Cannister

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Silver

Sterling Silver Vanity Miniatures Collection
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
2-1/2 inch, miniature thread cannister with lid 7/8 inch, silver trinket box with hinged lid 2-1/8 x
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Cannister

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Sterling Silver

Red Tole Cannister Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Early red tole cannister converted to a lamp
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20th Century American Vintage Cannister

Materials

Tôle

Red Tole Cannister Lamp
Red Tole Cannister Lamp
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
1960s chrome cannisters fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Chrome cannisters arranged on brushed steel arms, with molded glass lenses.Designed by Gaetano
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1960s Italian Vintage Cannister

Materials

Chrome, Steel

chandelier with chrome and glass cannisters
Located in Hudson, NY
Downlight fixture with molded glass diffusers on chrome cannisters. Brushed aluminium stems
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1970s American Vintage Cannister

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Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Two 19th Century Italian Lidded Marbleized Cannisters
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare set of two cylindrical, lidded majolica cannisters glazed with white on a light brown ground.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Cannister

Materials

Pottery

1930's Spanish Silver Plated Ice Cannister
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930's Spanish silver plated ice canister with horse head handle.
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20th Century Spanish Vintage Cannister

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century Table Lamps
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of 20th century tole tea cannister style table lamps.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cannister

Pair of Heavy Guage Stainless Side Tables - Karl Springer
Located in SouthPort, CT
Cannister end tables in heavy guage stainless by Springer. Mint, original condition.
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1970s American Vintage Cannister

Pair of Heavy Guage Stainless Side Tables - Karl Springer
Located in SouthPort, CT
Cannister end tables in heavy guage stainless by Springer. Mint, original condition.
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1970s American Vintage Cannister

Nautical Inspired Folk Art Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Naively painted tea cannister lamp of a whimsical seaside scene. Vibrant and graphic colors.
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1950s American Vintage Cannister

Hanging fixture with dual glass globes
Located in Hudson, NY
Thin, long brass stem with inner cannister of molded ridged glass. Exterior tapered, smoked glass
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1960s American Vintage Cannister

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Brass

Pair of Rosewood and Chrome Wall Mounting Fixtures
Located in Hudson, NY
cannister.
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1970s American Vintage Cannister

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Chrome, Steel

Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari
Located in Hudson, NY
Three tiered geometrical chandelier in anodized aluminium. Playful design with square cannisters
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1970s Italian Vintage Cannister

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Lamps After a Design by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Faux Leathered Tea Cannister LampsAfter a Design by Jansen, Paris, c. 1960's (20”high / 32
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1960s French Vintage Cannister

Materials

Resin

Arts & Crafts Desktop Items
Located in New York, NY
Assortment of Arts & Crafts copper desktop objects including a covered cannister with inscribed
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1930s American Vintage Cannister

Materials

Copper

Tall Brass and Brushed Nickel Table lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of table lamps by Stiffel, with brushed nickel cannister bodies, above molded brass
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1950s American Vintage Cannister

Materials

Brass

Asian Hand-Painted 4 Panel Wooden Screen, China, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive Asian Hand-Painted Four Panel Wooden Screen Depicting Vases, Scrolls, Cannisters, and
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Cannister

Vintage Stone Lidded Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very pretty off white / white and grey stone lidded cannister box. No flaws Great for desk
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Cannister

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Stone

Vintage Stone Lidded Box
Vintage Stone Lidded Box
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
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Vintage Cannister For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage cannister available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, hardwood and wood, every vintage cannister was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage cannister — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage cannister bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage cannister over the years, but those crafted by Christofle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Cannister?

Prices for a vintage cannister start at $165 and top out at $2,200 with the average selling for $400.