So many beautiful canisters!

Like biscotti jars and the utensil vases, canisters may serve double duty as a decorative accent, or valuable storage piece. They look elegant standing alone, or as part of a collection of ceramic pieces. Either way, they will be an adored edition to your home. In past centuries, ceramic canisters were perhaps the only way to effectively store and preserve food, herbs and spices, due to the use of fired clay which protected contents from external temperature, humidity, etc. Italians used them to store a wide variety of items such as herbs, spices, flours, pastas, and oils. Because of this, canisters come in a wide assortment of sizes, shapes and designs. Modern technology brought us plastic and refrigeration, but wouldn't you rather look at these? These are just a few that we find irresistible!