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19th Century French Polished Copper-Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Patinated Copper Milk Container with Handle and Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your house organized by placing this beautiful, antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Patinated Brass Milk Container with Handle and Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your house organized by placing this beautiful, antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Polished Copper Milk Container with Handle and Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your house organized by placing this beautiful, antique milk can as an umbrella Stand by your
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Silvered Metal Milk Container with Chained Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
front or back door! Crafted in Dijon, France circa 1890, and made of alloy, the tall milk can features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in Belgium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Patinated Brass Milk Container with Handle and Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your house organized by placing this beautiful, antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Late 1960s Ceramic Espresso Set, 15 Pieces, by Franco Pozzi
Located in Weesp, NL
, one ceramic Lattiera/milk can and 12 ceramic espresso cups and plates. The set has never been used.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

McCoy Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Set
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Astoria, NY
was made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company in the 1950s and consists of a pot, sugar pot and milk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Serax collection Custom order
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom order: Sugar Bowl & Milk Can Jonnie Boer—$60 for 2 Toshi Vase Square 8cm x 8cm x 14cm H—$75
Category

2010s Belgian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Milk Glass Sconces by SCE of France
By SCE France 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Petite milk glass sconces which can be hard wired or plugged in. Great for over
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this French polished
Category

Antique 1890s French Jars

Materials

Copper

Small Batterie De La Cuisine of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
.). Diameter: 18.5 cm (7.3 in.). Milk cans (not re-tinned, original tin lining still intact). Age: 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "73", circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this French polished
Category

Antique 1890s French Jars

Materials

Copper

African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
These authentic wood milk containers from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category

Vintage 1930s Rwandan Other Jars

Materials

Metal

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This authentic wood milk container from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Vases

Materials

Metal

Large Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "77", Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
to the early 1900s. Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this
Category

Early 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Metal, Copper

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
bulb. It spans an impressive 53 inches foot and uses two original 12 inch diameter milk glass shades
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

1920s Bronze Art Deco Bank Flush Mount Ceiling Light w/ Round Ribbed Rim
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze and milk glass flush mount light. This 1920's bank light has a bronze ribbed rim
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
shade is marked with the Stilnovo sticker on the side and the diffuser is made of milk glass, bulb can
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

French Maison Arlus Style Brass Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
have a brass wall plate and arm connected to a black lacquered cover which holds a milk glass shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

French 1950s Gilt Iron and Opaline Glass Flower Burst Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
long leaves surrounding a milk glass difussor. It can work also as wall sconce. One E27 bulb. France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

Pair of Lightolier Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Sconces with wood overlay and milk glass. Can be used vertically or horizontally. George Nakashima
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Classic Long Arm Double Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
bulb. It spans an impressive 5 foot plus and uses two original 14 inch diameter milk glass shades. We
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Iconic 1930s Art Deco Streamline Lamp by Jumo
By Maison Jumo
Located in Devon, England
be best described as milk chocolate and as you can see from the pictures also looks good enough to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Peill Putzler 1970s Floor Lamp White and Pink Floral Burst, Germany
By Peill Putzler
Located in Andernach, DE
Expressive large 1970s Peill & Putzler table or floor lamp made in Germany. Frosted milk glass
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted French Country Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture is also characterized by distressed, painted, and often whitewashed finishes. You can use milk or
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Ormolu

Original Linocut - Henri Matisse - Teeny
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers and Vessels
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman in Repose
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse - Lithograph - Woman
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Flowers - Lithograph
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1920s Abstract Impressionist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse - King s Sadness
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse - Sleeping Blue Nude - Lithograph
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse - Resting Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Acrobat
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse - Nude With Oranges - Lithograph
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Original Linocut - Henri Matisse - Yellow Flowers
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original lithograph from Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Linocut - Henri Matisse - Teeny
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1920s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Original Linocut - Henri Matisse - Teeny
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Vegetables
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1920s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Colette
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse - Acrobat
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Colette
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Linocut - Henri Matisse - Teeny
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Sleeping Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

after Henri Matisse, "Sitting Blue Nude"
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

after Henri Matisse - Acrobat
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Milk Can For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal milk can for your home. Each milk can for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect milk can — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A milk can made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one milk can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gaetano Sciolari, Paul Tuttle and Tuttle Silver Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Milk Can?

Prices for a milk can start at $109 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $1,117.
Questions About Milk Can
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.