Are you tired of having to go back and forth to your pantry to retrieve basics that are needed for food preparation? Especially if those basics are used daily? Then why not consider adding vintage canisters to your kitchen counter or shelving?
We’ve selected a grouping of vintage ceramic canisters, but there is a wide variety of sets available that are metal, glass, enamel, and wood. Tin canisters were popular in the 1850s largely because traveling salesmen sold them to homeowners filled with coffee or tea. Then in the 1940s, enameled canisters became popular due to the labels that identified their contents. Today, there are metal canisters with a chalkboard-like surface on the front, which makes it convenient to list what’s inside.
It’s relatively easy to find a set of canisters that will work with your decor. Whether you prefer contemporary, farmhouse, shabby chic, industrial, or traditional style, there are a multitude of choices. There is a set that will highlight any kitchen counter, or be a colorful addition to a shelf in the kitchen, butler’s pantry, or the kitchen’s eat-in area. You might even consider using colorful containers as planters for indoor plant varieties.
If you plan to use the canisters for food storage, be sure that they are durable, food safe, and have tight-fitting lids. Assess the type of food you’ll be storing, how long it will be stored, and in what volume. It also helps to know what canister size and capacity you might need.
Should you choose to add vintage or antique canisters to your decor, you’ll be keeping history alive in your kitchen.
Places to Look for Vintage Canisters
Local – Cottage Grove Vintage, The Rock House Antiques, The Vintage Market of Greenville, Finds and Designs
Online — Etsy, eBay, RubyLane, Amazon
