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Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

container lives on as a storage basket for magazines, toys, firewood or balls of yarn. Additional

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel
Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Located in Wien, AT

This big storage containers was carved out of the trunk of a very old tree. Containers of this type

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Maple

Antique Chinese Round Table, Lacquer Multilayered Bao Container
Antique Chinese Round Table, Lacquer Multilayered Bao Container

Antique Chinese Round Table, Lacquer Multilayered Bao Container

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This is an exceptionally rare and unique piece. An antique, multilayered, storage container once

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel
Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Located in Wien, AT

This large storage container was carefully carved from the solid trunk of a very old tree

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Maple

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot
Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Located in Cheltenham, GB

jardiniere, storage container or umbrella pot. Beautiful all around traditional hand painted farmers milk

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Hand Hewn Wooden Oval Rice Storage Barrel with Lid
Antique Hand Hewn Wooden Oval Rice Storage Barrel with Lid

Antique Hand Hewn Wooden Oval Rice Storage Barrel with Lid

Located in Morristown, NJ

is striking and the visible wood grain lends a lovely organic texture. This storage container could

Category

19th Century Chinese Country Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin
Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin

Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin

Located in Suffolk, GB

planter, decorative storage container or umbrella stand. Dimensions: Height 29 cm (11.42 in) Width 28 cm

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique European Drum-Shaped Storage Vessel with Removable Lid Top
Antique European Drum-Shaped Storage Vessel with Removable Lid Top

Antique European Drum-Shaped Storage Vessel with Removable Lid Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European drum-shaped storage container with lid top from the early 20th century. This antique

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Leather, Textile

French Industrial Metal Factory Candy Bin or Stool
French Industrial Metal Factory Candy Bin or Stool

French Industrial Metal Factory Candy Bin or Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

unique stool or storage container. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: 13W x 13D x 20H

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed, Wood

French 19th Century Confit Jar
French 19th Century Confit Jar

French 19th Century Confit Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

hold fresh or dried floral arrangements. They also make wonderful storage containers for kitchen

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar
Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar

Italian Blue and White Pharmacy Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

storage containers for kitchen utensils. View the detailed images.

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Late 19th Century Straw Work Model of Clarendon House, Piccadily, London
Fine Late 19th Century Straw Work Model of Clarendon House, Piccadily, London

Fine Late 19th Century Straw Work Model of Clarendon House, Piccadily, London

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

by what is now Dover Street, Albemarle Street & Bond Street. Roof removeable as a storage container

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Straw

Chinese Good Fortune River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Good Fortune River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Good Fortune River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

good fortune in the new year. The storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

period, pottery in China was predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils. It was common for Neolithic

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century
Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century

Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

construction indicate its original function as a storage container for foodstuffs or valuable/ritual objects

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

, these storage containers with lids are fashioned in dark brown-black lacquer, supported by four slightly

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy
Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient Chest, container in solid walnut wood, hand carved with lion paws and original iron handles

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

halves of the shells, these storage containers with lids are fashioned in dark brown-black lacquer

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage storage containers, and they can also be used as decorative accents in rustic or farmhouse-style

Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box
19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box

19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

storage container that were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are characterized by their

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug
Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug

Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug

$352Sale Price|55% Off

Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug

Located in Austin, TX

versatile storage container, this Vintage Terracotta Pot or Jug brings a sense of history and authenticity

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality
1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality

1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality

Located in Skien, NO

storage container or butter form, a rare and primitive folk art masterpiece from the first half of the

Category

Early 19th Century Icelandic Folk Art Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers with

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

a unique storage container for linens, utensils, or packets—or simply as a charming sculptural

Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House , Cigar Cave
19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House , Cigar Cave

19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House , Cigar Cave

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

complete and all original. Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this very elegant and rare

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th-C Sioux Parfleche Box with Hand-Painted Geometric Designs, c.1900
Early 20th-C Sioux Parfleche Box with Hand-Painted Geometric Designs, c.1900

Early 20th-C Sioux Parfleche Box with Hand-Painted Geometric Designs, c.1900

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

storage containers for Plains tribes, used to carry clothing, food supplies, and personal belongings

Category

Early 1900s American Native American Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Hide

1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique
1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique

1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique

Located in Skien, NO

This exceptional Askur, a traditional Icelandic food storage container, is a rare and primitive folk

Category

Early 19th Century Icelandic Folk Art Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Ash, Pine

Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China
Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China

Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China

Located in North Miami, FL

piece. This captivating box serves as a functional storage container but also stands as an example of

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy

18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

to reveal a stunning merlot velvet lined divided interior, fitted with a pair of lidded storage

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Velvet, Cut Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif
English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif

English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

choose to use it as an elegant accent piece in your living room or as a distinctive storage container in

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Antique Dutch/Flemish Herring Barrels with Original Inscriptions
Set of Three Antique Dutch/Flemish Herring Barrels with Original Inscriptions

Set of Three Antique Dutch/Flemish Herring Barrels with Original Inscriptions

Located in Antwerp, BE

barrels, rustic storage containers, antique wooden barrels, fishmongers trade, maritime antiques, antique

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Located in London, GB

display trough for firewood, or as a primitive storage container adding authentic texture, history, and

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Hardwood

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet
1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

storage container , antique cigar boxes are often collected by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, design

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

centuries, Stollentruhen served as dowry chests, storage chests, and secure containers for valuable textiles

Category

17th Century German Gothic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Steel

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD'  Ex-Museum
Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD'  Ex-Museum

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD' Ex-Museum

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

pounder and a large round covered storage container. Light blue-green mottled glazed surface with some

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

such as jars and storage containers. The kiln developed advanced high-fired, unglazed techniques that

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China '206BC - 220AD'
Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China '206BC - 220AD'

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China '206BC - 220AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

peaked roof – open walled form with a mechanical pounder and a large round storage container. Light blue

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn
Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn

Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn

Located in Schellebelle, BE

onto the body, used for storage, exported as containers for honey and oil, many examples find in the

Category

17th Century Thai Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar
Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar

Located in Schellebelle, BE

are thick loops, their ends pressed flat onto the body, used for storage, exported as containers for

Category

17th Century Thai Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

wooden vessel, vintage Asian storage box, copper and wood container, rustic Chinese decor, collectible

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850
Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850

Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

gently curved silhouette. Likely used for kitchen storage, the container would look lovely nestled in a

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Storage Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique storage containers available for sale. Each of these unique antique storage containers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and softwood. Antique storage containers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique storage containers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique storage containers are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Storage Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,137, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $4,900 highest priced.