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Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table in the shape of a tall ginger jar / urn featuring a white shell mosaic
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Dragon Ginger Jar Urn
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese blue and white covered urn features a dragon motif on front and back. Displayed on a carved wood pedestal. No hallmarks and there is a flaw we have photographed.
Category

Early 20th Century Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Adriaen Luffneu Delft Blue & White Tall Pierced & Cased Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jars

Materials

Clay

Tall Glazed Tomato Red Ginger Jar Ceramic Table Lamp, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Statuesque Modernist Glazed Red Orange Ginger Jar Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a clean reflective
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rustic Planter, Ginger Jar, Vase or Pot in Brown, Black and Cream, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall circular rustic hand-thrown ginger jar, planter, or vase in black, brown, and cream. The
Category

1990s American Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Huge Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Floor Vase With Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Rose Medallion Tall floor vases/Huge Ginger Jar also know as "Export
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mila Peking Glass Tall Ginger Jar with Lid by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall ginger jar with lid Mila Peking glass Hand carved Limited edition Robert Kuo glass
Category

2010s Modern Jars

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

19th Century Chinese Peach Blossom Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
With its rounded body and high shoulders, this tall ginger jar is the perfect canvas for its rich
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Painted Blue and White Delft Vases and Matching Ginger Jar
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
. The tall ginger jar as a dome shaped lid with top finial. All three porcelain pieces are stamped "hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Tall Persimmon Orange Chinese Ginger Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This vase is the perfect example of enduring Chinese symbolism and design. Each side of the ginger
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Oval Ginger Jar with Mythical Qilin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. This tall, porcelain ginger jar decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Enamel

Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Foo Dog
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extra large 32”h Chinese blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar is topped with a blue foo dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Fish and Fronds
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese blue-and-white porcelain lives on in this contemporary sea-inspired ginger jar. Intricately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jar, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
that turns a brilliant blue upon firing. This blue-and-white ginger jar stands tall with broad
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pale Turquoise Pair Vases, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair large pale turquoise vases. Tall slender classic ginger jar shape. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Large Scale Five Piece Blue & White Chineses Garniture Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Manhattan.. The column form vases have a top diam. of 8.75" and are 15.5 " tall. The ginger jars are 8
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Peach Blossom Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
With its rounded body and high shoulders, this tall ginger jar is the perfect canvas for its rich
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Painted Blue and White Delft Vases and Matching Ginger Jar
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
. The tall ginger jar has an artfully shaped lid with a dog finial at the top. All three porcelain
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Pair of Italian Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Lidded Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 32" tall Italian ceramic ginger jar urns. The pair are phenomenal and have a wonderfully
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Ceramic Tall Blanc De Chine Ginger Jar with Lids
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of white blanc de chine Chinese lidded ginger jars or vases are made of glazed pottery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Ceramic

Emerald Washed Glaze Pair Tall Classic Ginger Jar Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of washed emerald glazed lamps. Tall classic ginger jar shape. Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Very Tall Chinoiserie Design Blue/ White Ginger Jar Urn with Foo Dog Cover
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite late 19th-century glazed porcelain ginger jar urn showcases an intricate Chinoiserie
Category

Antique 1870s Asian Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Ginger Jars, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall porcelain ginger jars date to the late Qing dynasty and are finished with a rich red
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jar, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
that turns a brilliant blue upon firing. This blue-and-white ginger jar stands tall with broad
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Vase, Scrolling Lotus Flowers and Foliage, Chongzhen, circa 1640
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Unusual Chinese porcelain vase or ginger jar, the tall ovoid form painted in vibrant underglaze
Category

Antique 1640s Chinese Ceramics

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Tall Ginger Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tall ginger jars available for sale. Each of these unique tall ginger jars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 26 antique and vintage tall ginger jars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tall ginger jars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tall ginger jars bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made tall ginger jars over the years, but those made by Alfredo Barbini, Delft and Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tall Ginger Jars?

Tall ginger jars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $3,950.
Questions About Tall Ginger Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    With a similar shape to the baluster jar, Chinese porcelain ginger jars have a rounded form, with broad shoulders tapering to the base and a narrowed neck topped by a domed lid. The unusual name comes from the export market, wherein salt and spices such as ground ginger travelled West in lidded storage vessels.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original purpose of a ginger jar was to transport herbs and spices. It was European traders who gave the highly decorative containers their name. Today, people use ginger jars as decorations. Find a selection of ginger jars on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese ginger jar should be fairly compact in size, with a rounded, globular or ovoid body, high shoulders, a wide circular mouth, short neck, and a fitted cover.