1960s rattan clad glass canister with aluminum lid - 15¾"

A tall cylindrical storage jar in clear glass with a domed, stepped aluminum lid and an openwork rattan sleeve. The honey-toned cane is woven in a diamond lattice with tightly braided bands at the shoulder and base, giving a tactile, ventilated cover that protects and softens the silhouette. Wicker-clad vessels descend from the basket-covered demijohns of southern Europe, where cane wrapping insulated and protected glass for transport. By the mid century, the tradition migrated to domestic wares, and tall kitchen canisters were designed for pasta and dry goods, their aluminum lids chosen for being lightweight and resistant to corrosion.

The open cannage evokes the same artisanal savoir-faire seen in café chairs, combining grip, airflow, and visual texture while keeping the contents visible. Perfect on open shelving or a marble countertop, it stores dried spaghetti, grains, or biscotti with understated charm.

Pair it with other rattan and stoneware for a Mediterranean pantry vignette, or let it soften a modern kitchen of stainless and enamel. It also serves handsomely in a bath for natural sponges or cotton, or in a garden room to corral twine and seed packets while adding organic warmth.