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Antique French Hand Painted Olive Wood Egg Box With Cockerel Decoration, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
opens up in two sections to reveal a storage container inside. Hand-painted front depicting a cockerel
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19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Olive

Pair Of Large Vintage Galvanised Storage Bin Containers, Indian, Early 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE STORAGE BINS Originating from Northern India, these would have originally been made to
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
food and writing utensils to storage containers for paper, textiles, and other materials sensitive to
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19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Throne Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
create and decorate a variety of objects, from food and writing utensils to storage containers for paper
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Coromandel Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century
Located in London, GB
velvet lined gold tooled writing slope, ink wells and storage containers and a compartment for papers
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1850s English Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Long French Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
and hardware. There are two small drawers and three cabinet doors which open to reveal the storage
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Early 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
appropriate age. An old hinoki wooden collector storage box tomobako included. Dimensions: container is
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Painted Pine Work Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
sturdy shelf for tool or container storage. This piece could be reduced in height to make a great desk
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pine

Three Section Mahogany Tea Caddy in a Sarcophagus, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
containers for tea storage. It is fitted on each end with brass lion's head ring pulls and a brass escutcheon
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19th Century English Antique Storage Containers

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage, a painted and pierced container with celluloid ring and handles, a tartan dome printed 'Wallace
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Storage Containers

Japanese Antique Rice Measuring/ Storage Container /plant holder with Handles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-618 Japanese antique storage container. Dove tail joinery with handmade metal fasteners.
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1920s Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Iron

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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Planter or Storage Container, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique French, oval, copper container is just the right size for displaying anything
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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Copper

Chinese Rice Storage Container Converted to a Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-611 Chinese rice storage barrel converted into side table/drink table.
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1920s Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Hardwood

Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive
Located in Tulsa, OK
lids make these baskets perfect decorative storage containers from cotton balls, q-tips to jewelry
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Early 17th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Palmwood

English 1900 J&J Coleman Signed Tin Container
Located in Stamford, CT
fun and unique storage container for any trinkets or small items.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two similar Chinese export tole black and gold painted tea storage containers one numbered "10" and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Storage Vessel from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century hand carved wooden vessel from India. This antique storage container from Indian
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19th Century Indian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Grain Bin with Lacquered Cinnabar-Colored Paint
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A storage container for rice or wheat in lacquered wood (probably elm) with cinnabar-colored paint
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Belgian Tea Caddy Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accent piece and storage container as part of any desktop or tabletop tableau. Charming and understated
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1880s Belgian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Burmese Woven Black Lacquer Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This square pillow box is an early 20th century storage container attributed to the Lahu people of
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Early 20th Century Burmese Primitive Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of
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Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
love these woven fishing baskets as elegant waste bins, laundry hampers or storage containers
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Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
darkened to a warm brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Pair of Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Pots / Albarelli made in the late 1800s
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Palazzo Torlogna in Rome. Alberelli were ancient storage containers often used in old pharmacies and
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Wicker Laundry Cart
Located in Sheffield, MA
shop display or table. Can also be great for firewood, storage container or its original purpose
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Steel

Japanese Meiji Era Lidded Chrysanthemum Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
before converging in a tapered wrapping. Likely used as a decorative storage container, the round footed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brown, the storied basket is ideal today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
today as a waste bin or storage container. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 8.5"
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Willow

Pair of Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
shells, these storage containers are fashioned in black lacquer and decorated with elaborately engraved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Hammered Copper and Brass Circular Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
contrast. Versatile and functional, this planter can be repurposed as a waste basket, a decorative storage
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Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
long way to go before it is used as a storage container. Initially hidden behind doors, it was not
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Walnut

French Very Large Boulangerie or Bakery Industrial Woven Cart Basket on Wheels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, or a phenomenal wood storage or firewood box container. The sides and base are made from wicker
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1920s French Organic Modern Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bentwood Hat Box
Located in London, London
storage container, showcasing a piece of travel history from a bygone era.
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Early 20th Century Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bentwood

Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils. It was common for Neolithic
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Neolithic Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils. It was common for Neolithic Chinese cultures to
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Early 20th Century French Sèvres Painted Porcelain and Bronze Dore Jewelry Box
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Dallas, TX
glaze and framed by an opulent gilt bronze doré accents. The storage container rests gracefully on four
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Cigar Box With a Bronze Dog In A Dog House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
base has a gilt brass beaded accent all around. Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this
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Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
Located in seoul, KR
predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

1900 s French Cigar Box Modeled as a Tobacco Store
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
piece is top of the range decorative box . Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this very
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Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Brass

Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern, Neolithic Period
Located in seoul, KR
predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including storage containers, cooking vessels, and dining utensils
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Pottery

Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta
Located in Atlanta, GA
set aside, transforming the sewing box into a versatile storage container suitable for a variety of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Coromandel Brass Pewter Inlaid Writing Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
original velvet lined writing slope, ink wells and storage containers and a compartment for papers below
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1860s British Victorian Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Silver, Brass, Pewter

Antique American Barrel Top Travel Trunk Circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
container for storage.
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1880s American Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Tin

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage in addition to the original Christofle cardboard storage containers
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Vintage Green Can Motor Gas Oil Garage Drum Motoring Memorabilia
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
, England, Valor became a market leader in manufacturing container storage equipment, during WWII Valor
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
, he is looking down at the ground. The hinged tree stump opens up to reveal a convenient storage area
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Northwest Coast Bentwood Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
storage container from the Northwest Coast tribes of British Columbia. The box is constructed in a
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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Rice Storage Containers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Golden Painted Rice Storage Container
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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Rice Storage Containers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Assorted 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Rice Storage Containers(several available, sold and priced separately)
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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

African Large Storage containers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large African Storage Containers/Pots, low fired earthenware with beautiful burnished shoulders
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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Earthenware

African Large Storage Containers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large African Storage Containers/Pots, low fired earthenware with beautiful burnished shoulders
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19th Century Central African Antique Storage Containers

Storage Containers adapted as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tole herb storage containers newly wired with custom carved caps and bases. "Sage" and "Parsley
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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Ming Dynasty Storage Container Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Soy Storage Container mounted as a Table Lamp. The blue mark is cemented on and in the glaze
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Storage Containers

Shanxi Carved and Lacquered Food Storage Container
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Black Lacquered Food Storage Container
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19th Century Antique Storage Containers

Fine 19th Century Wooden Storage Container with Lid
Located in Woodbury, CT
First quarter 19th century, New England storage container with lid. The slightly tapering body
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19th Century American Country Antique Storage Containers

Materials

Wood

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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.