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Late 19th Century Blue & White Transferware English Pitcher by Royal Doulton
Late 19th Century Blue & White Transferware English Pitcher by Royal Doulton

Late 19th Century Blue & White Transferware English Pitcher by Royal Doulton

By Royal Daulton

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous blue & white quart pitcher by Royal Daulton, pattern is "Madras". Large handle. No chips or cracks. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear from age and use

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Clay, Porcelain, Paint

Vintage English Majolica Floral Pitcher
Vintage English Majolica Floral Pitcher

Vintage English Majolica Floral Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage English Majolica pitcher is a delightful example of the Victorian tradition of naturalistic, tactile design.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher
English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter pitcher Missing lid for tankard

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher
English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter pitcher (quart measure) with side handle.

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher
English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

English Renaissance Style Pewter Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) large pewter pitcher with etched scroll design Missing lid for tankard

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Pewter Pitcher
19th Century English Pewter Pitcher

19th Century English Pewter Pitcher

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century pewter pitcher with pewter handle. Etched on underside is name 'Colodny'. Weighs approximately 4 pounds. Wonderful old patina. No markings identified.

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher
19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher.

Category

1880s English Rustic Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher
19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica English Pineapple Pitcher.

Category

1880s English Rustic Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage English Majolica Floral Branch Pitcher
Vintage English Majolica Floral Branch Pitcher

Vintage English Majolica Floral Branch Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the rustic elegance of this vintage English Majolica pitcher, a stunning example of traditional ceramic artistry.

Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Crystal and Silver Pitcher

English Victorian Crystal and Silver Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian crystal and silver trimmed pitcher with handle.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Crystal

English Aesthetic Movement Large Ironstone Pitcher
English Aesthetic Movement Large Ironstone Pitcher

English Aesthetic Movement Large Ironstone Pitcher

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An oversized ironstone pitcher in the Aesthetic Taste, made by Holmes, Plant & Mayday at The Sylvester Pottery Works – Burslem, Staffordshire, England, date marked 1882.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.

Category

1890s English Rustic Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Ceramic Blue Pitcher Johnson Brothers
English Ceramic Blue Pitcher Johnson Brothers

English Ceramic Blue Pitcher Johnson Brothers

By Johnson Brothers

Located in New York, NY

An English blue (cornflower blue) ceramic pitcher, Art Deco period, by Johnson Brothers, circa early-20th century, England.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland
English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland

English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland

By Copeland

Located in New York, NY

A light green and white raised relief Jasperware pitcher by Copeland, in the Neoclassical style, circa 19th century, England. Beautiful as a standalone piece on a table, shelf, etc. ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890
English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890.

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

1920s English Egyptian Revival Pitcher by Doulton
1920s English Egyptian Revival Pitcher by Doulton

1920s English Egyptian Revival Pitcher by Doulton

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Queens, NY

1920's English small brown pitcher with an pharaoh-headed spout sphinx and beige and white classical figures in relief.

Category

1920s British Egyptian Revival Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Antique English Ironstone Imari Pitchers
Pair Of Antique English Ironstone Imari Pitchers

Pair Of Antique English Ironstone Imari Pitchers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English ironstone Imari patterned ceramic pitchers with blue and iron red glazed floral decoration, scalloped rims and parcel gilt decoration.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ironstone

Antique English Masons Ironstone Pitcher, Circa 1880.
Antique English Masons Ironstone Pitcher, Circa 1880.

Antique English Masons Ironstone Pitcher, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English masons ironstone pitcher, circa 1880. As per the last photo, we have 2 of these pitchers listed individually and they are near identical.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ironstone

English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher
English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher

English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century English Arts & Crafts copper vessel leans closer to object than accessory—its surface relentlessly stamped in a crocodile pattern that feels almost confro...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Copper

English Horn Handle And Silver Plate Pitcher
English Horn Handle And Silver Plate Pitcher

English Horn Handle And Silver Plate Pitcher

Located in Tampa, FL

A wonderful little English silver plate pitcher with horn handle made to look like tree bark.

Category

Early 1900s English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

English Majolica Pitcher with Flowers, circa 1890
English Majolica Pitcher with Flowers, circa 1890

English Majolica Pitcher with Flowers, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

English Majolica pitcher with flowers, circa 1890 Measures: H 6", L 5.5" et 3.5".  

Category

1890s English Country Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large English Metal Pitcher, Late 19th Century
Large English Metal Pitcher, Late 19th Century

Large English Metal Pitcher, Late 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Large English metal pitcher, late 19th century. A handsome early 20th century copper jug with a distinctive patina surface decoration.

Category

Late 19th Century European Baroque Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890
English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890

English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

White English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Tin

English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890
English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890

English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

White English Victorian Parian Majolica Corn Pitcher, circa 1890.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers
Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers

Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers

Located in Austin, TX

Amusing pair of Victorian Majolica pickles pitchers signed dated with the English mark June 7th 1871.

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

English Arts & Crafts Brass Pitcher and Glass Set
English Arts & Crafts Brass Pitcher and Glass Set

English Arts & Crafts Brass Pitcher and Glass Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts and Crafts copper and brass trimmed pitcher with matching Set of 6 glasses and round tray with heart shaped decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From a set of three pitchers, graduated in size and offered separately, this is the smallest jug.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From a set of three pitchers, graduated in size and offered separately, this is the mid-sized jug.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug
Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug

Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English porcelain milk pitcher or jug. Comprising the pot, a conforming lid, and a later associated chain connecting the two.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Porcelain

Large English Majolica Japanese Style Pitcher, circa 1880
Large English Majolica Japanese Style Pitcher, circa 1880

Large English Majolica Japanese Style Pitcher, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant large Victorian Majolica pitcher inspired by the Japon decorated with flowers, a large fan, a flag on pastel tones, end of the 19th century / England.

Category

1880s British Japonisme Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Herons & Bamboo Pitcher Joseph Holdcroft
19th Century English Majolica Herons & Bamboo Pitcher Joseph Holdcroft

19th Century English Majolica Herons & Bamboo Pitcher Joseph Holdcroft

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century English Majolica pitcher by Joseph Holdcroft with birds on a cobalt background surrounded by bamboo.

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

English Staffordshire pearlware pitcher by Chetham & Woolley, 1820-30
English Staffordshire pearlware pitcher by Chetham & Woolley, 1820-30

English Staffordshire pearlware pitcher by Chetham & Woolley, 1820-30

By Chetham & Woolley 1

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Below is a reeded band encircling the base of the pitcher. Stoke-on-Trent, England, 1820-30.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Stoneware

Large Majolica Monkey and Baby Pitcher, English, ca. 1880.
Large Majolica Monkey and Baby Pitcher, English, ca. 1880.

Large Majolica Monkey and Baby Pitcher, English, ca. 1880.

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Large majolica monkey and baby pitcher, English, ca. 1880. In excellent condition.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of Four Yates & Birch English Pewter Graduated Pitchers
Set Of Four Yates & Birch English Pewter Graduated Pitchers

Set Of Four Yates & Birch English Pewter Graduated Pitchers

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set off four 19th century Yates & Birch pewter pitchers with pewter handles. Two are clearly stamped with Yates & Birch marking, also have Queen Victoria certification marks. Etched ...

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher
Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher

Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Designed and produced by the Jones & Walley Co. of Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This molded earthenware jug depicts a gypsy camping scene in high relief. From the private colle...

Category

19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Clay

English Late 19th Century Silver Plate Tableware Serving Water Pitcher
English Late 19th Century Silver Plate Tableware Serving Water Pitcher

English Late 19th Century Silver Plate Tableware Serving Water Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Step back in time with our exquisite late 19th century English silver plate water jug tableware serving pitcher.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Silver Plate

Adams & Bromley English Majolica Glazed Four Fish Large Jug Pitcher
Adams & Bromley English Majolica Glazed Four Fish Large Jug Pitcher

Adams & Bromley English Majolica Glazed Four Fish Large Jug Pitcher

By Adams & Bromley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English majolica four fish jug, attributed to Adams and Bromley, circa 1875-1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870
Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870

Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against sprays of climbing ivy on a tortoiseshell ground.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Red & White Cow Bull Creamer Pitcher 7"
Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Red & White Cow Bull Creamer Pitcher 7"

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Red & White Cow Bull Creamer Pitcher 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain cream pitcher in the shape of a red and white cow standing on an oval base. Gilt horns. Tail curls to form handle. Includes stopper. Dim...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

By Minton

Located in Portland, OR

Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher, circa 1870. A very handsome majolica jug, with a cobalt blue background, the spout of the jug is decorated with a yellow glazed mask of a...

Category

1870s English High Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher
Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The pitcher, designed in the Edwardian style, boasts a diamond-cut glass body, creating a stunning visual effect.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Copper Flagon Jug Vessel Pitcher Hallmark #2 C. 1900
Antique English Copper Flagon Jug Vessel Pitcher Hallmark #2 C. 1900

Antique English Copper Flagon Jug Vessel Pitcher Hallmark #2 C. 1900

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautiful Antique English Copper FLAGON, Pitcher, Vessel or Jug #2~~c. 1900 Excellent heavy copper flagon with hallmark 15" tall to top of handle Base is 12" wide~~12" wide f...

Category

Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Copper

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Attributed to Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a scarce sized set of majolica glazed pitchers in the Palissy style, circa 1870s. The Aesthetic Period pitchers are molded ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2
English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter and Burgess & Goddard Farmhouse Water Pitchers - Set of 2.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ironstone

Early 20th Century English Floral Ceramic Pitcher by BWM & Co, Cauldon England
Early 20th Century English Floral Ceramic Pitcher by BWM & Co, Cauldon England

Early 20th Century English Floral Ceramic Pitcher by BWM & Co, Cauldon England

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Early 20th Century English Floral Ceramic Pitcher by BWM & Co, Cauldon England Elegant antique ceramic pitcher from England, circa 1905–1920, produced by BWM & Co (Brownhill, Wilkin...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th C. English Majolica Figural Pitchers, Royal Doulton and Onnaing, Set of 3
19th C. English Majolica Figural Pitchers, Royal Doulton and Onnaing, Set of 3

19th C. English Majolica Figural Pitchers, Royal Doulton and Onnaing, Set of 3

By Royal Doulton

Located in Dallas, TX

The other two barbotine pitchers are executed in the style of Onnaing, each adorned with exuberant glaze colors, sculpted details, and expressive faces.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Egyptian Style Brown Pitcher
Egyptian Style Brown Pitcher

Egyptian Style Brown Pitcher

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (English 1920s) small brown pitcher with sphinx head spout and beige and white classical figures in relief (impressed: DAULTON, LAMBBETH)

Category

1920s British Egyptian Revival Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723
Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723

Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique, early 18th century English silver milk jug. In Britannia silver. Made by Nathaniel Gulliver. The jug having punch-work decoration of repeating trefoil leaves to th...

Category

1720s English George II Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher
19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher

19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful English etched glass pitcher. The pitcher features intricate etched-glass work with flowers and ferns.

Category

19th Century English Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Glass

Chinoiserie Copeland Late Spode Blue Pitcher
Chinoiserie Copeland Late Spode Blue Pitcher

Chinoiserie Copeland Late Spode Blue Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

English Vicctorian light blue porcelain pitcher decorated with Chinoiserie figures and a dragon handle with gilt accents (Copeland Late Spode).

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique English Pitcher

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher
19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning set consists of a teapot with decorative top and finial and similarly styled pitcher. These English serving pieces are both fashioned in an octagon shape and are in pri...

Category

19th Century British Other Antique English Pitcher

Materials

Ironstone

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Antique English Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique English pitcher you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, every antique English pitcher was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique English pitcher, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique English pitcher, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique English pitcher has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Doulton Lambeth, Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique English Pitcher?

An antique English pitcher can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $966, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $12,400.

Finding the Right Pitchers for You

Perfect for entertaining, a dinner party or a small luncheon, vintage, new and antique pitchers are versatile pieces to keep in any collection.

Whether you’re dining in the great outdoors, freshening up drinks in the living room or making a batch of fresh-squeezed juice for breakfast in the kitchen, a pitcher is a must-have feature of your dining and entertaining set.

Prior to indoor plumbing and the advent of sinks, people paired a pitcher with a wash basin on their bedside stand. Today, an antique washstand might be used as a nightstand or bedside table. These pitchers, along with the washstand, were essential in any bedroom.

Today, in displaying vintage ceramic pitchers on your Welsh kitchen dresser or in a corner cupboard, you’re inviting a pop of color and an alluring texture to mingle with your other serveware. But when entertaining, you’re likely going to put this decorative vessel to work. Some glazed stoneware and metal pitchers are outfitted with hinged lids to provide insulation, while potters and other craft artists at the time might have made complementary glasses or teacups to pair with their pitchers for a complete serving set. Glass and stoneware pitchers are perfect for serving beverages, but if you’re serving from a metal pitcher, you’ll want to ensure that the material is food-grade stainless steel.

For a simple home accent, consider using that wonderfully aging vintage metal pitcher as a vase for your flowers (be sure to use a watertight plastic liner or insert) or as a receptacle to display and organize your cooking utensils. Given the venturesome design sensibility that we associate with mid-century modernism, a mid-century modern pitcher is going to prove a unique and sophisticated decorative touch to any room in your home. While your farmhouse-style interior is practically begging for the earthy tones of a terracotta pitcher, an ironstone pitcher will bring ornate details to your mantel.

Find a collection of new, vintage and antique pitchers today on 1stDibs.