What are olive jars made of?

Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Olive Jars

Terra Cotta Jardinieres

19th Century Terracotta Planter

Pottery Spain

Pair Italian Garden Planters

Antique Terracotta Jar

Mediterranean Planter

Large Terracotta Vase

Olive Urn

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair Of Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planters

$2,440 / set

Greek 19th Century Terra Cotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Whitewashed ribbed Greek Olive Jar from the 1800's. Impressive large size for statuary or a

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Greek 19th Century Terra Cotta Olive Jar

$4,995

19th Century Italian Glazed Olive Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful 19th century Italian terracotta olive jar with two handles and a wide flared lip, with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Glazed Olive Jar

$425

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1850. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,975

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1850. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1850. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1850. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,975

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

$5,800

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1780. Made of blond clay

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$775

Large French Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Glazed Neck from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1990. Round in shape and

Category

Late 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large French Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Glazed Neck from Provence

$1,375

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,200

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1780. Made of blond clay

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$1,800

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large antique olive jar on stand is from Provincial France, circa 1850s, and would be the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

$2,500

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in France, circa 1880, to preserve and carry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar

$2,100

Circa 1890 Pair of Terra Cotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

Here we have a beautiful pair of Spanish terra cotta olive jars.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Circa 1890 Pair of Terra Cotta Olive Jar

$1,600

French 19th Century Large Glazed Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful, large olive jar with a medium wide mouth, glazed yellow in it's interior with strips

Category

Antique 19th Century French Urns

French 19th Century Large Glazed Olive Jar

$4,550

18th Century, French, Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century, French, Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

$2,800

19th Century European Olive Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental 19th century olive jar, also known as an oil jar, features stunningly distinctive

Category

Antique 19th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

19th Century European Olive Jar

$1,200

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

$5,500

Pair of Antique Turkish Olive Jars Made of Terracotta on Scrolled Metal Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of antique Turkish olive jars on custom stands. This pair of antique Turkish vessels, from

Category

20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Jars

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Turkish Olive Jars Made of Terracotta on Scrolled Metal Stands

$5,225 / set

Vintage Mid 20th Century Terracotta Olive Jar Planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous monumental terracotta olive jar planters that can add to your outdoor decor. Acquired at

Category

Mid-20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Mid 20th Century Terracotta Olive Jar Planter

$1,250

Vintage Terra Cotta Olive Jar from Spain

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Early 20th century 3 handled Spanish olive jar. The decoration is beautifully naive with 4 thumb

Category

20th Century British Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Terra Cotta Olive Jar from Spain

$575

18th Century French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes-Maritimes region has been

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

18th Century French Biot Pot, Olive Jar

$1,700

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Beautiful pastel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

$5,500

19th Century Ceramic Andalusia Olive Jar from Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

This olive jar from the Andalusia region of Spain has one of the prettiest patinas. Its deep

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ceramic Andalusia Olive Jar from Spain

$1,900

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar, circa 1880s, having two circular striations

Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

$4,100

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

jar is raised on a custom made metal tripod footed base. This Spanish olive jar makes for a wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

$3,935

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Provençal town of Biot, France and features a lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

$1,600

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large Turkish pot was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,200

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large Turkish pot was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,200

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

This is a beautiful French olive jar from the Provençal town of Biot, France and features a lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Biot Pot Olive Jar

$1,600

Collection of Five (5) Antique Terracotta Olive Jars

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rustic antique olive jars with original green glazing. From the smallest pitcher to the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Collection of Five (5) Antique Terracotta Olive Jars

$1,150

Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversized concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

$7,800

Turn of the Century Lucena Spanish Earthenware Olive Jars

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a pair of cream earthenware olive jars from Lucena that have a gold glaze interior. They

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware

Turn of the Century Lucena Spanish Earthenware Olive Jars

$2,695 / set

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large terracotta olive jar was made in France towards the end of the 19th century. There are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,995

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large terracotta olive jar was made in France towards the end of the 19th century. There are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,995

Large Ribbed Greek Terracotta Olive Jar, Garden Urn, circa 1840

Located in Surrey, BC

A Classic, 1840s era large terracotta olive jar from Greece, in characteristic ribbed style, with a

Category

Antique 1840s Greek Greco Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Ribbed Greek Terracotta Olive Jar, Garden Urn, circa 1840

$2,600

Large Vintage Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar with Four Ring Handles

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing more than 30 inches tall this beautifully weathered terracotta olive jar will make a great

Category

Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Vintage Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar with Four Ring Handles

$850

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Olive Jars with Lid from Fez, Ivory Color

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of large Moorish olive jars with lid, handcrafted in Morocco, ivory color, measures: 41

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Olive Jars with Lid from Fez, Ivory Color

$5,000 / set

Greek 1920s Large Tapered Terracotta Olive Jar on Painted Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Large tapered terracotta olive jar with a worn, faded patina on a more recent painted metal three

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Garden Ornaments

Greek 1920s Large Tapered Terracotta Olive Jar on Painted Stand

$2,150

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

Located in Southampton, NY

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms, perhaps older. A wonderful

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

Large Provencal Green Biot Faience Olive Jar Urn, circa 1800

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This unusually large Biot faience olive jar is glazed in a saturated Classic green with a yellow

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Provencal Green Biot Faience Olive Jar Urn, circa 1800

$2,295

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1880. Made of blond

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$1,300

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1880. Made of blond

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$1,200

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860; round in shape with narrow base and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,500

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860; round in shape with narrow base and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,500

18th Century Spanish Olive Jar with Black Design and Plastering Whitewash

Located in Round Top, TX

Loving this Spanish Olive jar with the layered patina. Terrific as sculpture inside a home or used

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Spanish Olive Jar with Black Design and Plastering Whitewash

$2,900

18th Century Andalusian Terra Cotta Ribbed Olive Jar from Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

This is 18th century terra cotta olive jar originating from Spain. It has wonderful patina and the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Andalusian Terra Cotta Ribbed Olive Jar from Spain

$1,895

Late 19th Century French Olive Jar in Terra Cotta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tall terra cotta olive oil jar.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Olive Jar in Terra Cotta

$875

Rustic French 1890s Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Yellow Accents from Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French terracotta Biot olive jar from Provence with yellow accents from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 1890s Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Yellow Accents from Provence

$3,950

Pair of Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jars 1900’s

Located in Valby, 84

warmth of southern Europe’s olive groves and historic countryside. Each jar carries the marks of a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jars 1900’s

$1,781 / set

Very Large Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar, Yellow Glaze

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This circa 1900 large yellow faience olive oil jar hails from Naples, Italy. The double handles and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Faience

Very Large Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar, Yellow Glaze

$2,195

Pair of Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jars

Located in Dallas, TX

These elegant antique jars were hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860; round in shape with narrow base

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jars

$6,975 / set

Turn of the Century Cream Spanish Olive Jars from Lucena

Located in Round Top, TX

These jars originated in Spain in the province of Cordoba. They are known for doing ceramics in

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Turn of the Century Cream Spanish Olive Jars from Lucena

$1,745

Turn of the Century Lucena Cream Olive Jar from Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a beautiful warm cream color earthenware jar from Andalusia region of Spain. It has a

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Turn of the Century Lucena Cream Olive Jar from Spain

$1,745

Pair of French 1800s Biot Terracotta Olive Jars with Yellow Glaze from Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French large size terracotta Biot olive jars from Provence with yellow glaze from the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots ...

Materials

Pottery

Pair of French 1800s Biot Terracotta Olive Jars with Yellow Glaze from Provence

$7,950 / set

19th Century Spanish Olive Jar

Located in Buisson, FR

A beautiful and tall Spanish terra cotta olive oil jar. Only the inside is glazed.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Olive Jar

$801

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Olive Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of olive jars available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and earthenware, all olive jars available were constructed with great care. Find 769 antique and vintage olive jars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Olive jars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Baroque and folk art olive jars are consistently popular styles. Olive jars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Willy Guhl, Eternit and Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.

How Much are Olive Jars?

Prices for olive jars start at $10 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,006.

Questions About Olive Jars

What are olive jars made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.