Kitchen canisters are a wonderful thing to have if you love to bake and hate to mix up your flour and sugar. Its only funny the first time. And if you don't want the same boring kitchen canisters, we have an eclectic group of unique kitchen canisters that we think you will not only love, but also will fit your personality to a T. Take a look and see.
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Decorative Canisters with Nature-Inspired Bottoms
Prep & Savour
Perfect For: Organizing your coffee and tea essentials
What We Like: Conveniently labeled for easy identification
Keep your kitchen tidy and organized with these decorative canisters that feature nature-inspired bottoms for a charming touch. Ideal for preserving flour, powdered sugar, and ground coffee, these canisters come with air-tight seals that lock in freshness for days. The convenient labels help you easily identify contents without having to remove the lids. Due to the unique design, color and finish may vary from the images shown, making each canister distinct and special.
$44.99
$59.99
Designer Advice:
Place these canisters on a rustic wooden tray on your kitchen counter for a cohesive and stylish look while keeping your essentials within reach.
Square Canisters Set with Bronze Lids
Everly Quinn
Perfect For: Keeping your kitchen organized and stylish
What We Like: Unique ribbed design and freshness-locking seals
These turquoise square canisters boast an eye-catching ribbed design and elegant bronze lids. Each canister in the set comes with a rubber seal to lock in freshness, making them perfect for storing a variety of kitchen items. The set includes three different sizes (48oz, 40oz, and 32oz) to accommodate your storage needs. Their grooved sides and vibrant color add a touch of sophistication and charm to your kitchen.
$79.99
$89.99
Designer Advice:
Place these canisters on your countertop for easy access, and consider utilizing them for frequently-used ingredients like sugar, flour, or coffee to showcase their beauty while maintaining practicality.
Unusual Tea Coffee Sugar Jars
Rosalind Wheeler
Perfect For: A kitchen counter without a ton of extra space
What We Like: The easy loop-style handle on the lid makes them super easy to get into
Not So Good For: Storing large quantities of your most used items as they’re on the compact side
Made of dishwasher-safe stoneware, these unusual tea coffee sugar jars come in a set of three with acacia wood lids. They’re rounded in shape with curved bottoms and showcase a pretty green and cream leaf pattern. The canisters range in storage capacity from less than half a quart to just over 2 quarts.
$53.16
$79.99
Designer Advice:
These unusual tea coffee sugar jars are all BPA-free and scratch-resistant which makes them ideal for everyday food necessities such as sugar and tea. Place these canisters on some shelving in an all-white modern kitchen to fully put their unique design on show.
What Users Say:
I love these canisters! They add just the right touch to my kitchen and are very good quality. They’re totally worth it.
Mint Colored Quirky Kitchen Canisters
17 Stories
Perfect For: A modern farmhouse kitchen with counter or storage space
What We Like: They come in a full range of colors
Fashioned out of chip-resistant metal, this set of four quirky kitchen canisters is tall, round and slender in shape and labeled for all your most used kitchen food essentials. They each feature a lid with an angled handle and close with an airtight seal to keep things fresh.
Designer Advice:
These four matching quirky kitchen canisters range from under 8 inches tall to just over 11 inches so they would look great sitting on upper open shelving beside an old-fashioned kitchen sink. Arrange some of your favorite antique dishware and maybe a small artificial plant beside them to bring further color and life to the space.
What Users Say:
I love each one of them and they’re super convenient to store daily kitchen items. The lids close very well to keep things fresh!
Ceramic Canister Set with Wooden Spoons
ASTER-FORM CORP
Perfect For: Keeping kitchen ingredients organized and fresh
What We Like: Vivid finish and air-tight seal
This set of four ceramic canisters includes 25 oz, 33 oz, 40 oz, and 45 oz sizes, each with a wooden spoon for easy scooping. Crafted with a durable and vivid finish, these canisters add a cheerful touch to any kitchen. They are perfect for storing coffee, flour, beans, and trail mix. The flip-top lids feature an air-tight seal and metal latch to preserve flavor and freshness, making it essential for keeping your ingredients at their best.
$109.59
$159.99
Designer Advice:
Arrange the canisters on your countertop with the most frequently used ingredients at the front for easy access, and label each jar clearly for seamless organization in your kitchen.
French Country Inspired Funky Canisters
Kelly Clarkson Home
Perfect For: A marble kitchen counter that’s in need of some decorative items
What We Like: The distressed cream and black coloring effect allows these canisters to appear vintage and incredibly distinct
Not So Good For: Food items without an additional interior container to make them fully food-safe
With an overall storage capacity of 5 quarts, these funky canisters come in a set of three in handcrafted metal. Each canister displays a unique and rustic raised floral design. Each of these round canisters comes with a beige lid with a small black knob that’s easy to grab.
$65.99
$75
Designer Advice:
To keep the integrity of their distressed look, it’s recommended that you wipe down these funky canisters with a dry cloth. If you ever change up the look of your kitchen, they also make an inspired choice for storing flowers or even bathroom essentials such as cotton balls and Q-tips.
What Users Say:
These are a combination of abstract art and country chic! They’re the perfect inspiration for my kitchen remodel.
Rustic Ceramic Canister Set with Chalkboard Labels
August Grove®
Perfect For: Keeping your kitchen organized and clutter-free
What We Like: Vintage-inspired design with colored rims
Add a touch of country charm to your kitchen with this rustic ceramic canister set. Each piece boasts a colored rim and distressed finish that gives it a vintage-inspired flair. The set's chalkboard labels make it easy to identify the contents, perfect for housing baking essentials or merely keeping your kitchen countertops tidy. These versatile canisters are not only practical but add a lovely decorative element to any kitchen space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this rustic canister set with wooden or distressed kitchen accessories and vintage-inspired linens to create a cozy, country atmosphere in your space.
Ceramic Nautical Canister Set with Rope Handles
Breakwater Bay
Perfect For: Adding functional storage to kitchen or enhancing nautical-themed living areas
What We Like: The eye-catching anchor details and rope handles
This 3-piece ceramic nautical canister set is both functional and stylish. Each canister comes with a matching lid topped with a rope handle, to fit perfectly with the nautical theme. The anchor detailing on the front adds an elegant touch. The large canister measures 9x5x5 inches (holds 72oz), the medium canister is 8x5x5 inches (holds 64oz), and the small canister is 6.5x5x5 inches (holds 48 oz). This set offers you a beautiful way to store and display your kitchen essentials.
Designer Advice:
Use it for storing dry goods like tea, coffee, or sugar, and place the set on open shelves or a kitchen island, where the nautical theme can really shine through.
Farmhouse Style Iron and Wood Canisters Set
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
Perfect For: Displaying trinkets and decor in a cozy, compact setting
What We Like: Easy open knob handles on wooden lids
This set of 3 farmhouse-inspired iron and wood canisters features a fresh white finish with natural brown wooden lids, offering a charming touch to your living space. The spacious canisters are perfect for showcasing trinkets or decorative items on mantles, coffee tables, or kitchen counters. Crafted from welded metal and carved wood materials, these canisters have a polished surface that's easy to clean and maintain, while the round knob handles make opening and closing the lids a breeze.
$88.99
$107.5
Designer Advice:
Display these canisters on a rustic wooden tray or use them as a centerpiece on your dining table, and remember to store only non-food items, as these containers are meant for decorative purposes only.
4-Piece Pineapple Motif Canister Set
Beachcrest Home™
Perfect For: Adding a touch of tropical flair to your kitchen countertops
What We Like: Hand-embossed pineapple motif and various sizes for storage versatility
This 4-piece canister set effortlessly brings a breezy, tropical vibe to your kitchen with its hand-embossed pineapple motif and antique copper finish. Crafted from durable metal, the set includes four differently sized canisters, ranging from 1 qt. to 4 qt., perfect for storing dry goods like flour, sugar, pasta, or coffee. Each canister features an air-tight seal for freshness and is freezer-safe, ensuring your stored goods stay fresh and pest-free.
$47.99
$52.99
Designer Advice:
To maintain the charming appearance of these pineapple canisters, hand-wash using a damp cloth only. Pair them with other copper accents or tropical-themed kitchen accessories for a cohesive, stylish look.
Country Cottage Terracotta Decorative Jars Set of 3
Mistana™
Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen or living room with rustic appeal
What We Like: Beautifully crafted horse figure handles
Add the finishing touch to your country cottage-themed home with this elegant set of three terracotta decorative jars. These off-white and brown jars are perfect for storing small knick-knacks while adorning your countertops or shelves. They feature cylindrical bodies, round lids, and charming horse figure handles. Each jar measures between 6.6 to 8.1 inches in height and is made of terracotta and wood materials for an authentic rustic feel.
$83.99
$95
Designer Advice:
Place these jars on a wooden shelf or hutch to complement their rustic charm, and use them to store souvenirs, small trinkets, or even dried flowers for an additional touch of beauty.
Gold Glass Decorative Jars, Set of 2
Red Barrel Studio®
Perfect For: Adding elegance and charm to your interior decor
What We Like: Unique blend of glass and natural wood elements
These beautifully crafted gold glass decorative jars are the ideal accents for giving your home a touch of glam and sophistication. The jars feature a smoked gold finish that creates a Zen-like illusion of flowing water, complemented by a flat glass base and a segmented natural wood handle. Measuring 5" in length, 5" in width, and 8" & 11" in height, these elegant jars are versatile enough to fit any space in your home. Made from 70% glass and 30% wood, these jars are handmade in India, ensuring each one is truly one-of-a-kind, with subtle variations in shape, size, and color.
$44.99
$66
Designer Advice:
Although these jars are not food safe, they make a perfect standalone decorative piece or can be used to store non-food items. Place them on a chic glass or wooden surface to create an alluring display while keeping your space organized.
Farmhouse Metal Canister Set with Wooden Lids
Mistana™
Perfect For: Stylishly decluttering countertops and shelves
What We Like: The beautifully crafted ribbed metal bodies with round wooden lids
This farmhouse metal canister set adds a touch of warmth and charm to your home, featuring distressed white metal bodies and round wooden lids with knob finials. The set comes with three different sizes, each with a cozy farmhouse style, perfect for decluttering countertops, shelves, or other surfaces. These decorative jars are not food safe and are recommended for indoor use only. They blend well with rustic interiors, infusing your space with a wholesome atmosphere.
$72.99
$134
Designer Advice:
As these jars are not food safe, use them to store non-edible items like potpourri, decorative stones, or crafting supplies, and clean them gently with a slightly damp cloth.
Ceramic Rooster Canister Set
Rosalind Wheeler
Perfect For: Enhancing your farmhouse or rustic kitchen decor
What We Like: Durable stoneware with charming rooster decals
This Ceramic Rooster Canister Set, designed by Sheri Hart, adds that cozy farmhouse feel to any kitchen with its iconic rooster imagery. Expertly crafted from durable stoneware, this set of three canisters is perfect for storing coffee, tea, sugar, or dry goods like pasta and lentils. Microwave and dishwasher safe, these beautifully designed canisters will elegantly grace your countertop and effortlessly complement various home decor styles, including farmhouse, country, rustic, and even contemporary.
$109.99
$121.99
Designer Advice:
Arrange the canisters strategically on your countertop near your coffee or tea station, and pair them with other ceramic or wooden farmhouse-style kitchen accessories to establish a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Metal Kitchen Canisters with Clear Window
Prep & Savour
Perfect For: Organizing pantry staples and kitchen countertop essentials
What We Like: Durable anti-fingerprint surface
These metal kitchen canisters offer a stylish and practical storage solution, featuring a clear plastic window so you can see your stored items without opening the lids. With three different sizes, these canisters are perfect for holding a variety of items, such as beans, cereal, flour, snacks, spices, and tea. The canisters also boast an anti-fingerprint surface, making them easy to keep clean and more durable than traditional ceramic options. The pressure fitter airtight lid and silicone gasket ensure that your contents stay dry and fresh, making them ideal as sugar canisters too.
$92.99
$99.99
Designer Advice:
To maximize your pantry space and maintain a unified look, nest the empty canisters together when not in use. Add simple labels to identify the contents at a glance.
Unique Canister Sets With Colorful Flowers
Bungalow Rose
Jaded, faded, and most certainly not hated, floral canister sets are a huge focal point in anyone’s kitchen. Colorful flower designs stand out compared to boring transparent glass jars.
For a farmhouse flair, find kitchen canisters with bright yellow sunflowers etched onto them. Mixing colorful flower canisters with black lids will bring an eclectic fashion to your kitchen.
$86.99
$71.5
Shattered Glass Unusual Kitchen Canisters
You won’t find shattered glass containers easily. These unusual kitchen canisters with a shattered glass appeal are a functional décor piece that still allows you to see what ingredients are inside.
These unusual canisters blend well in a contemporary-styled home. Find ones that are in tight-sealing containers to prevent flour and other ingredients from going bad, or worse, becoming a home for bugs!
Colorful Holland Unusual Kitchen Canisters
If you’ve traveled to European countries and love their designs, you may want to find yourself unusual kitchen canisters to resemble that. White mixed with rainbow colors give your kitchen a sense of Spain.
Now every time you glance over those white and rainbow canisters, they will remind you of that trip you took to the Netherlands. Okay, so maybe you haven’t taken a trip to the Netherlands, but it’s on your bucket list!
Butterfly patterned Unique Canister Sets
The sweetest and most unique canister sets say a lot about your personality. The kindest souls usually keep the softest and kindest animal décor in their homes.
So, if you own frames of cute and fluffy animals around your home, then find adorable canister sets with puppies or kittens on them. Cartoon bumblebees and butterfly patterns look gorgeous in farmhouse styles.
Funny Canisters Made of Pigs
Why not add some funny canisters that are shaped like animals? If you aren’t into animals, then you can always find funny canisters that look like cartoon chefs.
Funny canisters are terrific storage containers that promise free smiles to the whole family. They are fantastic for people with a deep sense of humor.
Wood and Metal Unique Canisters
Combining wood and metal material creates a unique canister collection. Kitchen canisters with smooth metal bases and wood lids are perfect additions to a modern enthusiast’s kitchen.
Unusual tea, coffee, sugar jars like these, are created with you in mind! If you want labeled canisters but have bad handwriting, then find kitchen canister sets with pre-built labels.
Purse and Handbag Quirky Kitchen Canisters
David's Cookies
Why not find a kitchen canister set that plays into your hobbies? If shopping is your hobby, then find canisters sculpted like hats, purses, dresses, or shoes.
Your first-time visitors will spot these quirky kitchen canisters in a matter of seconds. Trust us when we say, your canisters will be the talk of the night!
Unusual Kitchen Canisters Mimicking Pots
Mercer41
Shiny dimpled-surfaced kitchen canister sets look like pots. Don’t be surprised when your guests assume these unusual kitchen canisters are cooking pots.
If you enjoy flashy but don’t want to overdo it with gray stainless steel, then choose rose gold, silver, or plain gold kitchen canisters. These unusual kitchen canisters are stunning in modern and contemporary kitchens.
Quirky Kitchen Canisters With Crazy Patterns
City to Cottage®
Spunky and quirky kitchen canisters are a fun way to decorate that kitchen of yours. If quirky is your middle name, then find fun polka-dotted or rainbow-colored zig-zag container sets.
People who own crazy patterned kitchen canister sets are rare. That’s exactly why they stick out in your kitchen as a fabulous and useful décor piece.
Forest designed Unique Kitchen Canisters
Whether you’re taking a tropical or forest approach to your kitchen, kitchen canisters that mimic nature is a creative way to do it. Finding unique kitchen canisters with leaf and tree designs will help your outdoor-themed kitchen.
These types of unique canisters add a nautical and bohemian flair in seconds. They pair nicely with wood material cabinets and other earth tone furnishings.
Unique Kitchen Canister Sets With Hats
As a kid, and even as an adult, you’d stare up at the clouds and imagine what shapes were forming. There’s a bunny! No, wait… it’s a bunny with a hat on.
If this describes you, then find a unique kitchen canister that looks like something else but doesn’t explicitly label them as such. For example, you can find canisters like these, with lids that look like winter hats. Let your imagination run wild!
Rustic Farmhouse Metal Unique Canisters
Nothing excites a farm fanatic more than farm animal baking canisters. Find rustic farm animal containers at yard sales, online, or in-stores and use them as your kitchen canisters.
Choosing a metal unique canister is a wonderful way to diversify the materials and textures in your kitchen. Now that’s one way to make a farmhouse kitchen stand out!
Striped and Unusual Tea Coffee Sugar Jars
Unusual tea, coffee, sugar jars, are disguised as décor pieces. Your guests will be surprised that you hold your baking ingredients inside of them!
Striped stone canisters or canisters that resemble nature are both beautiful and rare to find. They are great options if you enjoy the surprise element and hiding your ingredients while still leaving them out on the counter. The less clutter the better!
Wine themed Ceramic Unique Canister Sets
Italian-styled unique canister sets look 3D. They are made with smooth ceramic tops and hand-painted with wine sceneries.
These styles of canister sets mesh wonderfully in a Tuscan-designed kitchen. French-inspired designers also seek these unique canisters.
Stainless Steel Unusual Canisters Mimicking Spice Shakers
Rebrilliant
Spices and ingredients mean everything to you. That’s why you need an unusual canister that mimics spice shakers.
If you love the modern stainless-steel appeal, then search for unusual kitchen canisters made of stainless steel. Create a visual effect by using multiple canisters that sit at different heights.
$44.99
$47.99
Old Fashioned Labeled Kitchen Canisters
This set of three kitchen canisters is made of stained ceramic, which is a popular material because of its appealing nature. The canisters are painted with different patterns in a traditional blue color, resembling decorative tableware. Each of the canisters also has a label on it, depicting the preferred function, and they come in three different sizes, providing a stacking display when placed together on a shelf.
Colorful Ceramic Kitchen Canister Set
A beautiful set of simple yet stylish kitchen canisters, made out of ceramic and painted with a variety of vibrant colors. The canisters feature a hand-painted multi-stripe pattern on both their main body and the lids. A set contains four of those canisters, all of which come in different sizes with air-tight lids to ensure the safety of the contents. These are also stain- and odor-resistant, making them easy to clean after use.
This charming set of containers is a charming way to make functional and beautiful decorations. Interesting decorative details are associated with a rural French idyll. Beautiful materials and colors add to the subtlety.
These enchanting metal kitchen containers with lids are a perfect combination of functionality and exceptional design. Beautiful coloring and floral motifs will give you an interior of the spring climate.
Bird Pattern Kitchen Storage Jars
If you are searching for a vintage vibe in your kitchen to either finish off a more traditional arrangement or provide a contrast to a more modern composition of furniture, these kitchen canisters might be just what you are looking for. They are made out of stylish stained ceramic with blue-colored lids and teal handles, and the sides of the canisters are fitted with marvelous, handmade paintings of birds and flowers.
3 piece canisters set for storing spices, food and more. It is made of ceramic and fitted with lids. Front is decorated with floral theme. Handy gadget for any kitchen.
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Add this decorative canister set to your kitchen for a colorful and functional style update. The earthenware containers feature bright fruit-themed designs. The set includes four canisters with lids, ranging from small to extra-large sizes. h
A vintage set of old-fashioned kitchen canisters made out of stained ceramic with wooden covers on top. The canisters are painted with a distressed and weathered coat of pastel blue paint, giving them a nice finish.
Canister set of four urban fusion
Set of 4 richly decorated kitchens canisters with lids. It is completely made of earthenware. Suitable for storing food. Handy gadget for any kitchen. Received many positive recommendations from clients.
Beautiful vintage blue glass canister
A well-designed canister set always enhances interior decor with attractive accents. This one is a vintage set of 4 blue glass canisters of different shapes and sizes, with amazingly designed body and decorative lids.
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This set of glass canisters will embellish any kitchen space, adding a bit of the classic ornateness. A distinguished way to store your herbs and spices or tea bags. Thick, crystal finish will provide solidness for years.
Set of Three Classy Glass Polystone Fleur De Lis Decorative Canisters
Trattoria Canister Set Multi Warm Set of Three
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Set of 4 kitchen canisters made of ceramic and finished with interesting ornament. Includes lids fitted with comfortable grip. Stylish accent for each kitchen. Received a lot of great reviews from customers.
This clear glass kitchen canister set enchants with its ornate, detailed finishing. Each of the items is finished with a wonderful, detailedly crafted rooster. A good proposition for all shabby chic or classic kitchens.
Certified international morning song 3 piece canister set
Beautiful functional size-varied ceramic canisters for e.g. dry food. They're hand-painted in floral and bird motifs in a restful colour scheme. They have cubical flared up bodies and pagoda-like lids with ornate flowers and bird figurines as grips.
Very elegant set of three unique kitchen canisters. Each of them is made of glass and has beautiful sculptural lid made of metal. They are inserted in carved wooden rack. It can be used to storage spices, flour or snacks.
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Appletree Pansy Madness Canister by Appletree. $55.16. Set of 3 canisters. Dolomite material. Hand wash to insure longevity. Enjoy this unique pansy canister set, perfect in your kitchen or as a gift for someone special. Comes gift boxed.. Save 12%!