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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 Containers

Materials

Willow

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Metal Filigree Pentagonal Umbrella Stands
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) floral metal filigree containers / umbrella stands
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Émile Gallé "Papillon" Étagère Wall Shelf
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
fuchsias for planting along promenades and displaying in containers. The vogue for fuschias continued
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in
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Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
hinged worktop. Birch veneer on solid wood. Two containers with numerous drawers and storage spaces.  
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Containers

Materials

Birch

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
the hidden funtion as a match box container. The bear is skillfully carved to depict the top half of
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1880s German Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
very fine antique Pandan or Betel Nut Box, or Chapati container, all handcrafted from thick tinned
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
commonly utilized as food containers as well as tea ceremony utensils. In the early 19th century, following
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17th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England
Located in Knivsta, SE
the container for ink in pewter. Wear consistent with age and use.
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19th Century English Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with foliage decor; both ink holders are further dressed with their original glass containers. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Containers

Materials

Spelter

Tapestry 19th Century Aubusson in Coteniere Fable of La Fontaine , N° 1223
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty Tapestry 19th century Aubusson in container for doors or windows. Thanks to our
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1880s French Aubusson Antique Containers

Materials

Wool

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
served as containers for beer or milk.
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Early 20th Century Zambian Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Green Painted French Wine Hotte from the Haute-Garonne
Located in Dallas, TX
photos) and place the harvested grapes directly into the container. This particular hotte is from circa
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Early 20th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian 1899 Silver Heart Trinket Jewellery Box
Located in London, GB
stunning box it would be the perfect container for small items of jewellery. In the Victorian era it would
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
subtle trailing vine patterns in low relief and balanced on tripod feet, the unusual container makes for
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
warm the body. The round container would have been filled with hot water through the narrow top opening
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Rafraichissoir Dry Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
double cache-pot jardiniere with live plants in each container! Measures: 16.5"W x 16.5"D x 28.75"H.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Containers

Materials

Marble, Zinc

Imperial Menagerie: Eugène Rouher - The Parrot (Domesticity - Boastfulness) 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
container labeled "BUDGET" and surrounded by a glass and spoon, symbolizing domestication and boastfulness
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1870s Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Plateau Parfleche Envelope, 19th Century Native American Rawhide Art
By Plateau Indians
Located in Denver, CO
containers. They were used to store and transport clothing, tools, food, and other personal items during
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Late 19th Century North American Native American Antique Containers

Materials

Hide

19th Century, Country Sideboard with Drover, in massive wood, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century, countryside particular sideboard with drower, container trunk with drawer in solid
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Mid-19th Century Italian Country Antique Containers

Materials

Fir

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
. This could identify this figure as an effigy vessel which are believed to be temporary containers for
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Italian liberty walnut wood with ground mirrors showcase or étagère, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
mirror. Small container mirrored module in the internal part as well as shelf in the lower part of the
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Early 20th Century Multifaceted Glass Jar Art Deco
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This characteristic vase was widespread as a container of sweets and biscuits in families and small
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Aluminum

Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron with Iron Hook Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
container ( not included). Rare find. Overall measures( including the handles) 80 cm W x 55 cm D x 37 cm H
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
adorn every surface of the small container, while gilt mounting beautifully complements the vibrant
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18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Plique a Jour Covered Box with Stand Republic of China Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
container but a work of art, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship that characterized the Republic of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Enamel

Antique Ming Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Dish Literati Hongwu Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
has been commonly utilized as food containers as well as tea ceremony utensils. In the early 19th
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
foliate patterns and a Star of David. A row of eight square oil containers and a servant lamp with
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Early 1900s African Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

French Turn of the Century 1900s Two-Tiered Green Painted Oval Jardinière
Located in Atlanta, GA
container at the top surrounded by an out-scrolling pierced white hued gallery. The inner part, showcasing
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
the 19th century. The heavily made container is of rectangular shape with hinged cover with a raised
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

An American Porcelain Passover Salt Water Dish, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
, applied to the underside of the egg-shaped container. The opening at the top is jagged and resembles a
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1920s American Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Massive French Copper Cauldron Pot with Iron Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
cooler it would need to add an acrylic ice bucket container ( not included). Measures: 50 cm W
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century German Silver Spice Tower
Located in New York, NY
Silver spice container, Germany, circa 1900. In the shape of a Gothic castle, hand engraved
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Early 20th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragons, 1920s
Located in Palermo, PA
units, where three are storing boxes. Perfect for jewellery or other accessories. The containers are
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy in the Form of a Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
opening to reveal a central well for a mixing bowl (now missing) flanked by two removable tea containers
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1830s English William IV Antique Containers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
and is further embellished at the top with the original brass oil container and original knob key. The
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts
Located in Huntington, NY
½, depth 7”, height 2 3/4” Containers diameter 2”, height 1 1/2”.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Porcelain Covered Dish in an Unusual Pistachio Green Glaze, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
container. Wonderful robust build and bright color.
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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early Leather Bound Ditzler Automotive Paint Chip Boxes
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early 20th century automotive color chip or sample container. Raised in the leather design the
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Leather

Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
marked 800 on the lipstick container. There is a n unidentified makers mark next to the silver content
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1910s Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store one's hat were
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Hide, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Pot Belly, Brass Coal Bucket on Feet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
bucket, it has a good rounded piece and would make a really good coal or log container and handy because
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

French Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Late 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
shops in the past and has a crank with a wooden handle and a wooden container for the coffee. By turning
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Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
; 17.5 cm). Fine basketry containers (agaseke or igiseke) of large and medium size, for prestige
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
. 3 parts - writing surface + 2 drawer containers. Solid wood made of light mahogany and high quality
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Early 20th Century English Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mixed Metal Spirit Barrel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Edwardian copper and brass spirit container of barrel form with riveted construction and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Louis Philippe Jardinieres, circa 1840
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Louis Philippe Jardinieres, circa 1840. In solid walnut, with zinc containers.  
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1840s French Antique Containers

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Antique Solid Warm brown Oak Cheesemould or as planter or pot
Located in Casteren, NL
also perfect for use as planters or decorative containers. They are sturdy, clean, and ready for
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Containers

Materials

Steel

17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
drop with a basin planter container in the front of it and a spout to create a beautiful Water feature
Category

Late 17th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

American Empire Tole Planter Jardiniere Coal Box
Located in New York, NY
American Empire Black Tole Lion Coal Scuttle. Antique sarcophogus-form coal bin/container/cache pot
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Green Blown Glass Demijohn from Southern Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
traditional containers mainly for wine storage and transport. Today, they can be used as decorative
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Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Containers

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Fisherman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
porcelain ware with its variety of forms and designs has been commonly utilized as food containers as well
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Auguste Louis Lalouette French Bronze Figure of a Young Sacristan
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large antique bronze figure of a young Sacristan smelling an incense container by
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small Indonesian teak container or vessel, hand carved off a single piece of teak wood. Decorated
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1890s Indonesian Other Antique Containers

Materials

Teak

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
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Early 20th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Textile

Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with
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Early 19th Century British Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique containers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all antique containers available were constructed with great care. Antique containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique containers bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward Co. Ltd. and Bing Grøndahl produced popular antique containers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,015, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $149,000 highest priced.