Majolica Sarreguemines Fruit Pitcher, circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica fruit pitcher (cherries, strawberries, white currants, plums) signed Sarreguemines
Majolica
Wedgwood Pewter Mounted Majolica Jug with Fruiting Vine Patterns
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Wedgwood majolica pewter mounted pottery jug decorated with fruiting vines and with
Pottery
Majolica Fruit Pitcher, circa 1930, Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica fruit pitcher (grapes, pears, nuts) signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
Majolica
Majolica Chestnut Pitcher Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pitcher with chestnut fruit and leaves signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Majolica Sarreguemines Fruit Pitcher, circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica fruit pitcher (cherries, strawberries, white currants, plums) signed Sarreguemines
Majolica
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.
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