American Mid Century Glass Clear Pitcher with Loop Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
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Blown Glass
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Vintage Italian Ceramic Pitcher by Bassano, Mid 20th Century
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic jug by Bassano made in Italy in mid 20th century. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in the city ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Pitcher by Bassano, Mid 20th Century
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic jug by Bassano made in Italy in mid 20th century. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in the city ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Ceramic Lidded Vessel or Pitcher, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional and highly sculptural mid-century studio ceramic lidded pitcher, embodying the raw, monolithic essence of the Brutalist movement.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-Century Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher By Ciboure, circa. 1950
By Ciboure
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Both decorative and functional, this collectible Ciboure ceramic pitcher would make a sophisticated accent in a Mid-Century Modern, rustic-modern, Mediterranean, or French country in...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Mid-Century English Creamware 5 Pint Banded Pitcher Jug Dated 1953
Located in Litchfield, CT
Mid-Century English creamware five pint banded pitcher jug dated 1953 on the base. Measures 7 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" across over handle and spout x 6 1/2" diameter. Good condition - craz...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Tall Vintage Lemonade Pitcher, English, Glass, Cordial Cooler Jug, Mid Century
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
Tall Vintage Lemonade Pitcher, English, Glass, Cordial Cooler Jug, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Generously sized, ideal for serving lemonades or cordials The cooler sleeve lending the pitcher to outdoor use on a fine summer's day Classic mid-century form that complements both t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Serpent Handled Studio Pottery Pitcher, Signed, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage serpent handled wheel thrown studio pottery pitcher - elegant proportions - dramatic presence - hand modeled serpent clutching the edge of the vessel with its' mouth - the hi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Small Danish Modern Pewter Ewer / Pitcher
By Soholm Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small Danish modern pewter ewer / pitcher, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3.25"W x 2"D x 6.5"H. It is signed on the under...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Mid Century Mexican Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Pitcher
By Los Castillos
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rousing pitcher with form and function, handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper decorated in mother of pearl. Stamped Mexico on the bottoms. As seen in the last photo of the l...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Mosaic Brass Barware Set, Pitcher & 6 Glasses
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The interiors retain their warm brass patina, consistent with authentic mid-century Mexican production. Why Interior Designers Love This Style • Strong visual impact for bar carts ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lemonade Jug, English, Glass, Drinks Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
$437Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Lemonade Jug, English, Glass, Drinks Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lemonade jug. An English, art glass drinks pitcher, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Serve a refreshing drink from this charming jug Displays a desirab...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
$689Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage milk jug. A Scandinavian, art glass pitcher or serving ewer, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Attractive serving jug, with eye-catching colour Displays...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'
By Accolay Pottery
Located in London, GB
Decorative midcentury ceramic vase / pitcher by Accolay (circa 1960s). A classically shaped piece from antiquity is reinterpreted in Accolay's unmistakable style. The pitcher has sof...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking mid-20th century Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver and richly clad in hand-cut abalone shell inlay, signed LHG and marked Alpaca Mexico.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Mid-century Pink & Green Flamingo Tropical Water Pitcher by Royal Copley
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo Pitcher by Royal Copley. The pitcher features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo resting on a lush green grassy field. It comes in a glo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Inlay Water Pitcher, 1950s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The meticulous craftsmanship, clean architectural lines, and luminous shell surface embody the sophistication of mid-century Mexican decorative arts. Marked Mexico Alpaca on the und...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Inlay Water Pitcher, 1950s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The meticulous craftsmanship, clean architectural lines, and luminous shell surface embody the sophistication of mid-century Mexican decorative arts. Marked Mexico Alpaca on the und...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful aqua blue pitcher designed in 1960 by Joseph Magnin. Lustrous and vivid Italian pottery glazed barware pitcher with handle in a unique modernist form. The ceramic pitcher w...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Mid Century Rustic Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Rouillard 1975 La Borne
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Rouillard Unique handmade mid XXth century ceramic pitcher Original brown stoneware ceramic color Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 21 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Egidio Casagrande Sculptural Mid-Century Hand Hammered Brass Water Pitcher Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artisan Egidio Casagrande (1911-1962), hand hammered sculptural brass water pitcher made in Italy in the 1950s. Stamped on bottom, E. Casagrande - Borgo Valsugana Italy and 19. E...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Lidded Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric ceramic pitcher with a faux metal painted exterior. The pitcher features curved handle, spout and lid. Dimensions 8" width x 4.25" depth x 11.5" height. Condition Good v...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Pitcher by Hans Hedberg for Biot France, 1950s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century and decorative stoneware pitcher by Hans Hedberg from his personal collection produced for Biot France, 1950s. In good original condition. Some minor chips f...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
This well balanced and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. With a rounded ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vase features an elegantly curved profile and...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Boch Frères Gold & Polka Dot Decor Mid-Century Pitcher / Jug, Belgium, 1950s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary pitcher or jug from the 1950s, part of the "Keralux" series, crafted by Boch Frères in Belgium. This piece stands out with its highly unusual design and strikingly e...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
1950s Vintage Silver Creamer Milk Pitcher Meneses Bros of Spain Mid Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern sterling silver plated creamer milk pitcher by MENESES Bros Silver from Madrid, Spain, circa the 1950s Dimensions: 3 3/4" H x 3 1/2" D...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver
Louis Giraud Mid-Century French Ceramic White and Gold Pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s
By Louis Giraud
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Giraud Mid-century French ceramic white and gold pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s This is a very beautiful piece, elegant and delicate. The enamel is very soft, there is a nice con...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Enamel
Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1960s More than a utilitarian piece, this pitcher is more of a sculpture, t...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Danish Modern Small Stoneware Ewer / Pitcher by Soholm Bornholm
By Soholm Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern small stoneware ewer / pitcher by Soholm Bornholm, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 7.5"H. It...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Filigrana Pitcher, 21th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Both functional and highly decorative, this pitcher embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century Venetian glassmaking.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Aldo Tura Modern Pitcher Carafe Thermos Goatskin Italy
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Aldo Tura Modern Pitcher Carafe Thermos Goatskin Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Aldo Tura Modern Pitcher Carafe Thermos Goatskin Italy Goatskin and metal Missing original label. 12 h x 6 d x 4 diameter Preowned original unrestored vintag...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Studio Pottery Pitcher, Floral Design, Organic Modern, 1972
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage studio pottery pitcher. Beautiful floral design to the sides. Signed on the base "Major" and dated 1972. Perfect for serving drinks or watering plants.
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Italian Modern Brass And Lacquered Goatskin Pitcher By Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stunning Italian mid century modern lacquered goatskin and brass pitcher, carafe or decanter by the acclaimed designer Aldo Tura of Milan Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Goatskin
1950s Smith Metal Arts Stainless Modern Pitcher Carafe Buffalo NY
By Smith Metal Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Smith Metal Stainless Modern Pitcher Carafe Buffalo NY Vintage Insulated Coffee Pot Water Jug 9.75 h x 6 d x 4.25 diameter Pre-owned vintage condition. Refer to images.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ceramic Dog Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Perfect for adding a touch of playful character to eclectic, mid-century modern, or cottage-style interiors, this object works beautifully as a unique water pitcher for a dining tabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern 1950s French Vallauris Blue Pottery Pitcher with Spiked Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking French Vallauris pottery pitcher, crafted around the 1950s, showcases the bold creativity that defined mid-century ceramics. Its vivid blue glaze immediately draws the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Los Castillo "Bird of Paradise" Pitcher, Mexican Modern Silversmithing
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Mexican Modernism from the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, this sculptural silver-plated water pitcher dates to the 1970s and embodies the expressive a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Alabaster, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Organic Modern Faux Bois Wood Ceramic Pitcher, France, circa 1950
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Vintage French mid-century faux bois wood earthenware pitcher by the Faïencerie de Saint-Jean-du-Désert, Marseille, circa 1950 — a trompe l'oeil wood-grain glossy glaze over a boldly...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
1950s Finland Scandinavian Modern Green Glass Pitcher by Erkki Vesanto Iittala
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Finland Modern Green Glass Pitcher by Erkki Vesanto Iittala Dimensions: 11" Hx 3" diameter x 5.75" D Please take a look at our listings. We have an am...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Pitcher
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Sculptural pitcher in glazed ceramic.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Watering Can Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass watering can featuring a beautifully elongated spout and elegant, minimalist lines. The sculptural form reflects the clean, functional des...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
1950s Modernist Silver-Plated Pitcher Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modernism Silver-Plated Pitcher Mexico Stamped made Hecho in Mexico 8 h x 7.5 diameter x 8 d Silverplated pitcher with patina present. Original vintage unrestored. Decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver and Tightly Woven Wicker Water Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage German Mid-Century hot beverage carafe / pitcher with a silver body and interior encased in a tightly woven brown wicker decorative exterior, with a sealable top.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Vintage Amber Glass Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of Mid-Century warmth to your glassware collection with this striking amber glass pitcher. Defined by its rich, golden-honey hue and subtle thumbprint texture, this piece...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking mid-century Mexican Modern water pitcher designed and produced by the celebrated Los Castillo silversmith workshop in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern
By California Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is decorated with intense multicolored drip glaze in red and yellow palette on black backgr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Aqua Abstract Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage ceramic pitcher brings an appealing aqua hue and an abstract, mid-20th-century sensibility to a room.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modern Brass-Plated Steel and Teak Cocktail Pitcher and Stirrer/Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious brass-plated stainless steel cocktail pitcher with original spoon/stirrer by W.T. of Italy, ca. 1960s. Sculptural handles for both spoon and pitcher are solid teak. Good, n...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Found at an Estate Sale in Nurembe...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian Murano Liberty-Style Blue and Yellow Glass Pitcher, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Murano glass pitcher in a Liberty-inspired vocabulary, worked in blue and yellow with floral decoration, optic ribs and applied murrine. A ruffled rim completes the lively, painterly...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Russian Siommet Petite Modern Pitcher Creamer Silver Plated with Brass Detail
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a decorative item petite modern pitcher creamer Russian silver plated with brass ornamentation. Signed on the bottom SIOMMET. Dimensions: 5.5" Hx 4" D x 3" i...
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Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Jug, Handmade, Vintage, 1960s, USA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Handmade Blue Glass Jug, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Pink Cut Glass Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Pink cut glass pitcher. Perfect for serving drinks in the garden, or use it as a mouthwash vessel, for bubble bath, or as a vase.... and great as a bedside water table fo...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Marcia of California Glazed Ceramic CoffeeService-3pc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ideal for lovers of mid-century modern, Palm Springs retro, and bohemian eclectic decor, this set is as practical as it is collectible.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Modernist Metal Tall Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage modernist metal pitcher captures the sleek minimalism of mid-20th-century design, its elongated cylindrical silhouette tapering gracefully toward a refined pour. Crafted...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Plated Copper Bulbous Lemonade Beverage Restaurant Water Pitcher
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Silver Plated Copper Bulbous Lemonade Beverage Restaurant Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 8.5" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Green Leaf Motif Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage ceramic pitcher showcases a vibrant green glaze and an intricately detailed leaf motif, epitomizing the organic elegance characteristic of mid-century modern design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
20th century Gustave Tiffoche 1970 unique piece stoneware ceramic pitcher 26cm
By Gustave Tiffoche
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Tiffoche Large stoneware ceramic pitcher signed 20th century ceramic design Original perfect codnition Height 26 cm Large 18 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
brown 20th century dessign stoneware ceramic pitcher by Jacky Coville 1970
By Jacky Coville
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacky Coville Large brown stoneware ceramic pitcher original perfect condition signed Height 18 cm Large 18 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
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Mid Century Modern Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern pitcher for your home. A mid century modern pitcher — often made from ceramic, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern pitcher, we have 682 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern pitcher — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern pitcher, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern pitcher over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Tura, Macabo and Carl Auböck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Pitcher?
Prices for a mid century modern pitcher can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $24,333, while the average can fetch as much as $707.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
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