Skip to main content

Apothecary Jars Antique

Large Decorative Jar With Lids
Pharmacy Vase
Antique Pharmacy
French Painted Jar With Lid
Apothecary Vase
Jars France
Pharmacy Jars
Ceramic Apothecary
More Popular Searches
to
41
350
133
277
162
162
85
82
34
31
23
12
11
10
9
7
6
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
2
2
1
Sort By
Collection of German and South American Apothecary Bottles, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Collection of 18 German and South American apothecary bottles (the majority being German), circa
Category

Early 20th Century German Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique Collection of German and South American Apothecary Bottles, Early 20th Century
Collection of German and South American Apothecary Bottles, Early 20th Century

Collection of German and South American Apothecary Bottles, Early 20th Century

$818 / set
Large and Impressive 18th Century Mexican Talavera Poblana Albarello
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb mid 18th century talavera Poblana blue on white albarello (apothecary jar) with graphic
Category

18th Century and Earlier Mexican Spanish Colonial Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large and Impressive 18th Century Mexican Talavera Poblana Albarello
Large and Impressive 18th Century Mexican Talavera Poblana Albarello

Large and Impressive 18th Century Mexican Talavera Poblana Albarello

$2,500
Table Lamp by Svend Hammershøi with Pale Rose-Black Glazing
By Kähler Keramik, Svend Hammershøi
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) for Kähler Keramik, having an albarello / apothecary jar
Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Apothecary Jars Antique

Antique Table Lamp by Svend Hammershøi with Pale Rose-Black Glazing
Table Lamp by Svend Hammershøi with Pale Rose-Black Glazing

Table Lamp by Svend Hammershøi with Pale Rose-Black Glazing

Antique Apothecary Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Collection of antique labeled (Latin) apothecary jars with original paper and metal lids, all
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Apothecary Jars
Antique Apothecary Jars

Antique Apothecary Jars

$1,650
Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
This is a porcelain apothecary jar, from the early 20th century, found in France. The label reads
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Porcelain Apothecary Jar

Porcelain Apothecary Jar

$200
Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Hand-painted French apothecary jar in original condition. ** There is one more available
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar
Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar

Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar

$325
Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Hand-painted French apothecary jar in original condition. ** There is one more available
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar
Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar

Hand-Painted French Apothecary Jar

$325
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "pomi bellad," from 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar

$650
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "ung. egypt" (Egyptian perfume
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar

$650
Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale English glass apothecary jar with decoupage Royal coat of arms and gilding, 19th
Category

19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Apothecary Jar
Apothecary Jar

Apothecary Jar

$800
Amber Mercury Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early 20th century, amber mercury glass, apothecary jars with tin lids. Large jar measures
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Mercury Glass

Amber Mercury Glass Apothecary Jars
Amber Mercury Glass Apothecary Jars

Amber Mercury Glass Apothecary Jars

$650 / set
Art Deco Vintage Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous old apothecary jar with pretty vintage glass and large finial that rests in a galvanized
Category

1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Vintage Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Art Deco Vintage Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

Art Deco Vintage Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

$900
19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid. beautiful shape.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid
19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid

19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid

$450
Italian Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian albarello (apothecary jar)
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Italian Apothecary Jar
Italian Apothecary Jar

Italian Apothecary Jar

Dutch Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Dutch ceramic apothecary jar
Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Apothecary Jars Antique

Dutch Apothecary Jar
Dutch Apothecary Jar

Dutch Apothecary Jar

$1,600
Dutch Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Dutch ceramic apothecary jar
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Dutch Apothecary Jar
Dutch Apothecary Jar

Dutch Apothecary Jar

$2,200
Italian Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian syrup jar (apothecary jar)
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Italian Apothecary Jar
Italian Apothecary Jar

Italian Apothecary Jar

Blue Apothecary Jars
Located in London, GB
A rare run of 9 apothecary jars. French, early 20th century. Immaculate condition.     
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue Apothecary Jars
Blue Apothecary Jars

Blue Apothecary Jars

$1,713 / set
Set Of 19th Century Apothecary Jars
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely set of 12 x 19th century apothecary jars with original gilded labels and toleware lids
Category

Late 19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

Set Of 19th Century Apothecary Jars
Set Of 19th Century Apothecary Jars

Set Of 19th Century Apothecary Jars

$1,507 / set
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Apothecary Jars
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of Italian blue and white faience apothecary jars with glazed decoration depicting
Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Apothecary Jars Antique

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Apothecary Jars
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Apothecary Jars

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Apothecary Jars

$2,800
Pair of Napoleon III Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Napoleon III glass apothecary jars with faceted lids. 19th century French hand blown glass
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Napoleon III Glass Apothecary Jars
Pair of Napoleon III Glass Apothecary Jars

Pair of Napoleon III Glass Apothecary Jars

$3,400 / set
French Blue Glass Apothecary Jar With Enamel Label
Located in Troy, MI
Antique French apothecary jars are made of blue glass with applied white and gilded enamel labels
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Enamel, Metal

French Blue Glass Apothecary Jar With Enamel Label
French Blue Glass Apothecary Jar With Enamel Label

French Blue Glass Apothecary Jar With Enamel Label

$155
Pair 18th c Italian Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
A near pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars from Savona, decorated in blue and white with
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 18th c Italian Apothecary Jars
Pair 18th c Italian Apothecary Jars

Pair 18th c Italian Apothecary Jars

$4,500
French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large in size apothecary jar which bears the name natrii bromidum (sodium bromide) with original
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar
French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar

French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar

$514
French White Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Two French white porcelain apothecary jars with Latin labels and lids. Sold and priced separately
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

French White Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar
French White Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

French White Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

$495
A Pair of Extra Large Apothecary Jars
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very Large Pair of British Painted and Gilded Apothecary Jars with Original Lids. 2
Category

19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

A Pair of Extra Large Apothecary Jars
A Pair of Extra Large Apothecary Jars

A Pair of Extra Large Apothecary Jars

$5,500
Late 19th Century Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Three apothecary jars hand-crafted and lacquered in Florence in the late 19th century. they are in
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 19th Century Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars
Late 19th Century Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars

Late 19th Century Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars

$593 / item
Pair of Brown Glass Hand Embellished Apothecary Jars
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of clear brown glass lidded apothecary jars feature hand painted shields with a bird
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Pair of Brown Glass Hand Embellished Apothecary Jars
Pair of Brown Glass Hand Embellished Apothecary Jars

Pair of Brown Glass Hand Embellished Apothecary Jars

$895
19th Century English Amethyst Handblown Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique 19th century English handblown amethyst purple pharmacist apothecary jar with original
Category

Late 19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century English Amethyst Handblown Glass Apothecary Jar
19th Century English Amethyst Handblown Glass Apothecary Jar

19th Century English Amethyst Handblown Glass Apothecary Jar

$475
19th century French Apothecary jar
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French apothecary jar with black and gold accents
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th century French Apothecary jar
19th century French Apothecary jar

19th century French Apothecary jar

19th century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 19th century French porcelain lidded apothecary jars.
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

19th century French Apothecary Jars
19th century French Apothecary Jars

19th century French Apothecary Jars

$1,600
Four blue glass Italian Apothecary Jars with lids, 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Four fine 18th Century Italian apothecary jars, with painted design and lids, having a faceted knob
Category

18th Century Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Four blue glass Italian Apothecary Jars with lids, 18th Century
Four blue glass Italian Apothecary Jars with lids, 18th Century

Four blue glass Italian Apothecary Jars with lids, 18th Century

$3,300
19th c French Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Two 19th century French or Spanish porcelain lidded apothecary jars with polychrome and gilt
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

19th c French Apothecary Jars
19th c French Apothecary Jars

19th c French Apothecary Jars

$2,500
19th century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Two 19th century French or Spanish lidded porcelain apothecary jars with polychrome and gilt
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

19th century French Apothecary Jars
19th century French Apothecary Jars

19th century French Apothecary Jars

$2,800
Gigantic 19th Century Apothecary Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eye Popping! Extremely large old apothecary jar. Reverse painted on free blown glass, hand painted
Category

19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Gigantic 19th Century Apothecary Jar
Gigantic 19th Century Apothecary Jar

Gigantic 19th Century Apothecary Jar

$2,850
Antique Kitchen or Apothecary Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of seven kitchen or apothecary jars. Six have lids. Glazed blue and white with hand lettering
Category

19th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kitchen or Apothecary Jars
Antique Kitchen or Apothecary Jars

Antique Kitchen or Apothecary Jars

$1,850 / set
19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Copenhagen, K
Vintage glass apothecary jars from France, circa 19th century. Some of them still got their
Category

19th Century German Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Apothecary Jars
19th Century French Apothecary Jars

19th Century French Apothecary Jars

$590
18th c Italian Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a large 18th century Italian polychrome apothecary jar decorated with lemons, pears
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

18th c Italian Apothecary Jar
18th c Italian Apothecary Jar

18th c Italian Apothecary Jar

$3,800
19th Century, Four Blue and White Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Four apothecary jars hand-crafted and lacquered in Florence in the late 19th century. they are in
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

19th Century, Four Blue and White Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars
19th Century, Four Blue and White Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars

19th Century, Four Blue and White Lacquered Wood Florentine Apothecary Jars

$772 / item
18th c Dutch Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Dutch blue and white bottle form apothecary jar, decorated with a cartouche with birds
Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

18th c Dutch Apothecary Jar
18th c Dutch Apothecary Jar

18th c Dutch Apothecary Jar

$2,500
17th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
17th c Italain Syrup apothecary jar with polychrome floral decoration in blue yellow and
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

17th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar
17th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar

17th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar

$2,500
Ming Dynasty Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Wainscott, NY
This is an apothecary jar with lid from the Ming Dynasty done in a gray celadon glaze.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Apothecary Jars Antique

Ming Dynasty Apothecary Jar with Lid
Ming Dynasty Apothecary Jar with Lid

Ming Dynasty Apothecary Jar with Lid

$1,200
12th C. Yaun Dynasty Apothecary Jar
Located in Wainscott, NY
This is an extra large apothecary jar from the 12th century Yuan Dynasty done in a gray glaze.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Apothecary Jars Antique

12th C. Yaun Dynasty Apothecary Jar
12th C. Yaun Dynasty Apothecary Jar

12th C. Yaun Dynasty Apothecary Jar

$1,800
Antique Apothecary Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Apothecary bottles with original labels. These are each sold separately.
Category

19th Century Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique Apothecary Jars
Antique Apothecary Jars

Antique Apothecary Jars

$195
18th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Syrup apothecary jar with blue and white floral decoration manganese writing
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

18th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar
18th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar

18th c Italian Syrup Apothecary Jar

$3,000
Trio of Early 20th Century Apothecary Jars
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Trio of early 20th century glass apothecary jars different designed painted labels.
Category

Early 20th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Trio of Early 20th Century Apothecary Jars
Trio of Early 20th Century Apothecary Jars

Trio of Early 20th Century Apothecary Jars

$308
English 19th Century Painted Glass Apothecary Jar with Coat of Arms and Motto
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English large painted glass lidded apothecary jar from the 19th century, with the coat of arms
Category

19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

English 19th Century Painted Glass Apothecary Jar with Coat of Arms and Motto
English 19th Century Painted Glass Apothecary Jar with Coat of Arms and Motto

English 19th Century Painted Glass Apothecary Jar with Coat of Arms and Motto

$4,500
Monumental Hand Blown 19th Century Apothecary Jar in the Shape of a Pear
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional apothecary jar Labeled aqua rosae .The bottom labeled “dispensing chemist”.. in the
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Monumental Hand Blown 19th Century Apothecary Jar in the Shape of a Pear
Monumental Hand Blown 19th Century Apothecary Jar in the Shape of a Pear

Monumental Hand Blown 19th Century Apothecary Jar in the Shape of a Pear

$2,400
Very Large 19th Century Églomisé Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Very Large 19th century églomisé gold Italian apothecary jar. Translated to "Ancient Pharmacy of
Category

19th Century Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Very Large 19th Century Églomisé Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches
Very Large 19th Century Églomisé Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches

Very Large 19th Century Églomisé Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches

$3,250
Apothecary Jar by Heisey Glass made for John Hood Co., Boston
By Heisey Glass Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heisey Glass created this glass apothecary jar with cover for John Hood Co., Boston early in the
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Apothecary Jar by Heisey Glass made for John Hood Co., Boston
Apothecary Jar by Heisey Glass made for John Hood Co., Boston

Apothecary Jar by Heisey Glass made for John Hood Co., Boston

$275
Pair 18th c Spanish Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Spanish Catalonian apothecary jars of waisted form with blue and white floral
Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 18th c Spanish Apothecary Jars
Pair 18th c Spanish Apothecary Jars

Pair 18th c Spanish Apothecary Jars

$1,500
Chinese Green Canton Apothecary Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
were stored in apothecary jars such as this one. Beautifully coated in an irregular turquoise glaze
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Canton Apothecary Jar
Chinese Green Canton Apothecary Jar

Chinese Green Canton Apothecary Jar

$388
Set of 7 Blue White Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
Set of seven Italian painted apothecary jars painted in blue and white with handles, Circa 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 7 Blue White Apothecary Jars
Set of 7 Blue White Apothecary Jars

Set of 7 Blue White Apothecary Jars

$1,800 / set
19th C. Apothecary Jar Mounted as a Lamp- 22.5H
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Jar Mounted as a Lamp 22.5" High
Category

19th Century Napoleon III Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th C. Apothecary Jar Mounted as a Lamp- 22.5H
19th C. Apothecary Jar Mounted as a Lamp- 22.5H

19th C. Apothecary Jar Mounted as a Lamp- 22.5H

$600
Pair of 19th Century English Apothecary Jars as Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English 19th Century Porcelain Hand-Painted Apothecary Jars as Lamps
Category

19th Century English Apothecary Jars Antique

Pair of 19th Century English Apothecary Jars as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century English Apothecary Jars as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century English Apothecary Jars as Lamps

Antique 19th Century Victoria BC Take Home Apothecary Jar Set
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a wonderful Antique Take Home Apothecary Jar Set with original box and locking key. This
Category

1890s North American Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century Victoria BC Take Home Apothecary Jar Set
Antique 19th Century Victoria BC Take Home Apothecary Jar Set

Antique 19th Century Victoria BC Take Home Apothecary Jar Set

$325
French 20th Century Amber Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic vintage French apothecary jar, made of amber wavy glass towards the beginning of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Apothecary Jars Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

French 20th Century Amber Glass Apothecary Jar
French 20th Century Amber Glass Apothecary Jar

French 20th Century Amber Glass Apothecary Jar

$150
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Apothecary Jars Antique", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Apothecary Jars Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic apothecary jars antique available at 1stDibs. An apothecary jars antique — often made from glass, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an apothecary jars antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An apothecary jars antique, designed in the Victorian, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made apothecary jars antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Limoges, Royal Copenhagen and Deroche are consistently popular.

How Much is a Apothecary Jars Antique?

The average selling price for an apothecary jars antique at 1stDibs is $1,133, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $24,668 for the highest priced.
Questions About Apothecary Jars Antique
  • What are apothecary jars used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Apothecary jars were historically used for storing medicine and pharmaceuticals. The jars were made out of glass, wood, metal or ceramics. Today, the jars are an excellent addition to add some flair to your home décor. You’ll find a variety of apothecary jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are apothecary bottles called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Apothecary bottles are sometimes called medicinal or drug jars. Apothecaries used ceramic jars in pharmacies, dispensaries, hospitals and monasteries during the Middle Ages. Previously, they stored herbs, spices and other ingredients to formulate medicine and remedies. Now they’re viewed as collector items. Browse a range of apothecary bottles and jars on 1stDibs.
  • What is an apothecary jar?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In countries where apothecaries are still in use, apothecary jars are small covered containers (usually porcelain or clay) used to house and store medicines. In other countries, they're used for spices, grains, or candies.
  • Are apothecary jars airtight?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some apothecary jars may be airtight, depending on the craftsmanship. Some older apothecary jars have screw-top lids, and new styles feature a silicone or rubber seal to block out air. But not all apothecary jars were designed to be fully airtight. Browse a range of apothecary jars on 1stDibs.

Read More

How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass

After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.

Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round

The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.

He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?

The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

More Ways To Browse

Venetian Glass Fruit
Majolica Apothecary
Victorian Apothecary Jar
Victorian Medicine
Antique Pharmaceutical Jars
Crystal Apothecary
German Apothecary Jars
Hand Painted Kitchen Canisters
Medicine Bottle Antique
Spice Urn
1800 Antique Bottles
Antique Candy Jar
Antique Chemist Bottles
Antique Spice Set
Perfume Factice
Purple Venetian Glass Vase
Antique Wax Head
Delft Apothecary Jar
View All Popular Decorative Objects Searches