Collectors—this is not a dill, err, drill! The iconic Lenox Spice Village set is back for 2025.
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The Lenox Spice Village Is Back After a 35-Year Hiatus—Here’s How to Get a Set
Updated on May 14, 2025
My favorite way to spend a Saturday? Scouring estate sales. I love hunting for vintage Christmas decor, quirky collectibles (hello, porch goose!), artwork and garden tools—all at a discount.
Like any thrifter, I have a few “holy grail” finds I hope to snag someday. At the top of my list is the Lenox Spice Village set. This collection of adorable house-shaped spice jars, quaintly nestled on a rack, is the epitome of #cottagecore decor.
Thanks to a recent revival, I don’t need to keep hunting. The brand brought back the iconic Spice Village—and it’s just as dreamy as the original.
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Lenox Spice Village
Bring #cottagecore kitchen dreams to life with this quaint 24-piece spice house set.
What is the Lenox Spice Village?
First introduced in 1989, the Lenox Spice Village was a monthly subscription series. First, you received the rack. Then, each month thereafter, a little 3-inch porcelain house for storing spices like dill, rosemary, oregano and nutmeg. Each of the 24 spice houses is decorated in pastel hues and features botanical accents.
As the collection grew in popularity, Lenox also released larger storage canisters, salt and pepper shakers and even dinnerware. The series waned and was officially discontinued in the early ’90s.
In recent years, the collection has seen a resurgence on social media in kitschy “grand millennial” design circles. They’ve become so popular that complete sets are selling for thousands of dollars on secondhand sites. And Lenox took notice.
The new version of the Spice Village is very similar to the original. Each of the 24 houses is hand-painted with sweet pastels and looks straight out of a fairytale. Plus, there’s no chance of mistaking cinnamon for cloves because each house is different.
How We Tested the Lenox Spice Village
As soon as I heard the Lenox Spice Village was coming back, I placed a pre-order for the full set in September 2024.
Pre-order and Shipping
At checkout, I was told that my collection wouldn’t arrive until May 2025. No biggie—I knew it would be worth the wait.
A few weeks later, I was pleasantly surprised to find out via email that my order was being bumped up to arrive in March 2025. Then, in mid-February, I got a shipping notification. After five months of waiting, my Spice Village was finally en route!
When it arrived, I immediately dug in. After opening the plain exterior shipping box, I was greeted with a cute themed box with a print of the houses around the edge. Inside, all 24 villages were cozily nestled in custom wrapping paper.
Unboxing and Style
One by one, I shed the wrapping materials to unveil each teeny-tiny house. And honestly? They were better than I expected. The quaint details! The color palette! The charm.
Each village is unique—there are no duplicates—with primary hues of purple, blue, pink and gray. There are a few other shades that make an appearance, like a vibrant salmon on the saffron house and a natural green for tarragon, but they all complement each other beautifully.
I only found one flaw in my set: a tiny chip on the pepper house. But it was largely unnoticeable.
Each village features a removable roof so you can add spices. The hole is pretty sizeable, which should make filling a breeze. Since there is no shaker-style lid, be careful when seasoning a dish, though. The contents will come out fast. You could also invest in some spice spoons for better accuracy.
Lenox Spice Village Rack
One important thing to note is that the full set does not include a spice village rack. Lenox previously announced that the rack is making a return. From what we can see, the modern version is white with adorable painted pink and green floral details—straying from the original set’s house-shaped rack style.
As of press time, the rack is still not available for sale. And honestly, this is a little disappointing. My set is still in the box as I don’t have a safe way to display it yet. Many collectors on social media are finding other creative ways to show off their village, such as using acrylic shelves or risers.
If you’re interested in adding the official Lenox rack to your collection, sign up for email alerts so you can be one of the first to shop.
Lenox Spice Village Set Features
The brand teased an announcement on its social media channels in early August 2024. The new Lenox Spice Village features 24 pastel-hued jars for the following spices:
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Basil
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Garlic
- Saffron
- Bay
- Tarragon
- Ginger
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Marjoram
- Mustard
- Clove
- Coriander
- Sage
- Paprika
- Onion
- Chive
- Pepper
- Celery
- Dill
Plus, these little houses are inflation-proof. They’re sold at the same price as the originals. One spice house will cost $15, or you can opt for one of four 6-piece sets for $72 or a full 24-piece set for $285.
Pros
- When bought directly from Lenox, pricing is reasonable
- Well-protected when shipped from Lenox
- Spice Village display rack available
- Adorably quaint and unique
Cons
- Secondhand sellers heavily inflate pricing
- Risk of breakage when buying from secondhand sellers
- Extremely limited stock
- Can be hard to find secondhand
- Customers report second-edition sets have minor imperfections compared to first-edition sets
Where to Buy the Lenox Spice Village Set
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Lenox Spice Village
Pastel colors and hand-painted details make the Lenox Spice Village a collector's dream.
If you missed the initial pre-sale, Lenox occasionally restocks the villages. They sell out pretty quickly every time a new wave drops, so don’t wait if you see them in stock!
And if you want the original Spice Village, keep an eye on the secondary resale market. It costs a pretty penny, but you can find vintage sets on Etsy, Ebay or Facebook Marketplace.
FAQ
How much is the Lenox Spice Village worth?
Honestly? However much secondhand buyers are willing to pay. Even with the new launch, prices for the original set haven’t budged. A full set, including the rack, goes for anywhere between $800 and $2,000. Individual pieces cost less, averaging around $100 for just the rack to $70 per individual jar. Each price is, of course, set by the secondary seller, so prices might be higher or lower depending on where you shop.
Are other Lenox Spice Village products coming back?
Yes! In a FAQ email sent to email subscribers, Lenox confirmed the revival of other iconic pieces. Only time will tell exactly what pieces are coming back or if there will be any new additions. I’m crossing my fingers for the return of the salt and pepper set, storage canisters and ketchup house.
When will my new Lenox Spice Village ship?
It depends on when you ordered it. The new Spice Village was released in waves, with estimated arrivals ranging from early 2025 to September 2025. From personal experience, I can confirm that my arrival date was bumped up. It was May 2025 at checkout, and Lenox confirmed March 2025 in a later “order updates” email. The full set arrived at my door in late February! If you need to update your address before it arrives, Lenox suggests reaching out to customer service.
