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Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher
Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher

Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher

By Marius Bessone

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed pitcher by renowned

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Pitcher by La Roue 'circa 1960s', Small
Mid-Century French Ceramic Pitcher by La Roue 'circa 1960s', Small

Mid-Century French Ceramic Pitcher by La Roue 'circa 1960s', Small

By La Roue

Located in London, GB

Vintage French ceramic flower-motif pitcher by La Roue, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A charming

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Blanot, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Blanot, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1970s

Blanot, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A grey and blue-glazed ceramic pitcher produced by Blanot, France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Kupittaan Savi, Pitcher, Ceramic, Finland, 1940s
Kupittaan Savi, Pitcher, Ceramic, Finland, 1940s

Kupittaan Savi, Pitcher, Ceramic, Finland, 1940s

By Kupittaan Savi

Located in High Point, NC

A green and beige-painted ceramic pitcher produced by Kupittaan Savi, Finland, c. 1940s. Wear

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown-glazed ceramic pitcher designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s
Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s

Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful classic ceramic pitcher made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage pitcher has the original

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Elsi Bourelius, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1970s
Elsi Bourelius, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1970s

Elsi Bourelius, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1970s

By Elsi Bourelius

Located in High Point, NC

A small green-glazed decorative pitcher designed and produced by Elsi Bourelius, Sweden, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vibrant 1960s Italian ceramic pitcher is a bold example of mid-century artisanal craftsmanship

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Vintage Handcrafted Brown Ceramic Pitcher
French Vintage Handcrafted Brown Ceramic Pitcher

French Vintage Handcrafted Brown Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Pitcher – Embossed Grapevine Motif Condition: Vintage – Fair (chip on

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Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic Accolay ceramic Pitcher circa 1960
Iconic Accolay ceramic Pitcher circa 1960

Iconic Accolay ceramic Pitcher circa 1960

By J. C. Accolay

Located in NICE, FR

This is a vintage ceramic pitcher crafted by the Accolay pottery collective, renowned for its mid

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely blue and brown ceramic pitcher
Lovely blue and brown ceramic pitcher

Lovely blue and brown ceramic pitcher

By Vallauris AM

Located in NICE, FR

This mid-20th-century ceramic pitcher from Vallauris, France, reflects the artistic flair of the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Floral Pitcher
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Floral Pitcher

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Floral Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Invoke the rustic charm of a European countryside cottage with this enchanting vintage ceramic

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher
Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher

Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace rustic elegance with this vintage Boho Roseville ceramic milk pitcher. A perfect blend of

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vegetable Pitcher
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vegetable Pitcher

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vegetable Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with this one-of-a-kind ceramic pitcher that celebrates nature's bounty.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher with Etruscan Inspired Motifs
Ceramic Pitcher with Etruscan Inspired Motifs

Ceramic Pitcher with Etruscan Inspired Motifs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ceramic pitcher with Etruscan inspired motifs on earthy dusty matte glaze.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Ceramic Glazed Melon Pitcher, 1960s
Majolica Ceramic Glazed Melon Pitcher, 1960s

Majolica Ceramic Glazed Melon Pitcher, 1960s

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

This lovely majolica pitcher will catch the eye of your guests. For a sunny table, inside or

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Ceramic Pitcher by Robert Picault, 1950s
French Ceramic Pitcher by Robert Picault, 1950s

French Ceramic Pitcher by Robert Picault, 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s ceramic pitcher by French ceramist Robert Picault, handmade in Vallauris—the picturesque

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Glazed Ceramic Pitcher / Vase
Large Vintage Glazed Ceramic Pitcher / Vase

Large Vintage Glazed Ceramic Pitcher / Vase

Located in London, GB

A large, beautiful and very interesting piece of glazed pottery, this pitcher dates from circa

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Pierlot
Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Pierlot

Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Pierlot

By Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century French ceramic pitcher by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot (circa 1960s). With an off-white

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Vintage 1960s French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Impression ceramic pitcher by Jean Marais, Vallauris
Impression ceramic pitcher by Jean Marais, Vallauris

Impression ceramic pitcher by Jean Marais, Vallauris

By Jean Marais

Located in NICE, FR

This ceramic pitcher, crafted by Jean Marais in Vallauris (France), reflects a rustic yet refined

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Sculptural Pitcher by Guido Gambone
Italian Ceramic Sculptural Pitcher by Guido Gambone

Italian Ceramic Sculptural Pitcher by Guido Gambone

By Guido Gambone

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large sculptural stoneware pitcher by Italian ceramic artist and designer Guido Gambone (1909

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher, Red, White and Black, Italy, Midcentury, Ceramic, C 1950
Ceramic Pitcher, Red, White and Black, Italy, Midcentury, Ceramic, C 1950

Ceramic Pitcher, Red, White and Black, Italy, Midcentury, Ceramic, C 1950

Located in New York, NY

Ceramic, midcentury pitcher from Italy, circa 1950. The color is red, white and black. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Large ceramic pitcher by Orlando, circa 1955.
Large ceramic pitcher by Orlando, circa 1955.

Large ceramic pitcher by Orlando, circa 1955.

By Peter and Denise Orlando

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Large ceramic pitcher or vase by Peter ( 1921-2009 ) and Denise Orlando. Grey with orange and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid-Century Faux Bois Earthenware Pitcher, Marseille, circa 1950
French Mid-Century Faux Bois Earthenware Pitcher, Marseille, circa 1950

French Mid-Century Faux Bois Earthenware Pitcher, Marseille, circa 1950

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

French mid-century faux bois earthenware pitcher by the Faïencerie de Saint-Jean-du-Désert

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

large ceramic pitcher Roger Capron circa 1960
large ceramic pitcher Roger Capron circa 1960

large ceramic pitcher Roger Capron circa 1960

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Tall glazed ceramic pitcher . The white glazed ceramic is decorated with engraved geometric motives

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Serpent Handled Studio Pottery Pitcher, Signed, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Serpent Handled Studio Pottery Pitcher, Signed, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Serpent Handled Studio Pottery Pitcher, Signed, Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

MB - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - extensive glaze crackle - no loss - no damage

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Vallauris  France
Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Vallauris  France

Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Vallauris France

By Roger Capron

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

A large ceramic pitcher or jug, thick white enamel with black decoration. Roger Capron

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Nis Stougaard, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Nis Stougaard, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pitcher by Nis Stougaard, 1960s

By Saxbo, Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Palshus, Nis Stougaard

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Beautifully glazed dark earthy brown, warm burgundy and fiery red Danish midcentury modern

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Clay

Mid-century Pink & Green Flamingo Tropical Water Pitcher by Royal Copley
Mid-century Pink & Green Flamingo Tropical Water Pitcher by Royal Copley

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic pitcher by Frédérique Bourguey, Vallauris Circa 1955.
Ceramic pitcher by Frédérique Bourguey, Vallauris Circa 1955.

Ceramic pitcher by Frédérique Bourguey, Vallauris Circa 1955.

By Frédérique Bourguet

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Ceramic pitcher decorated with" engobe" technique by Frédérique Bourguey, Vallauris. ( 1925-1977

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Pitcher Glazed Ceramic Red & Blue Patterns, Midcentury
French Pitcher Glazed Ceramic Red & Blue Patterns, Midcentury

French Pitcher Glazed Ceramic Red & Blue Patterns, Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

French pitcher in glezed Red and blue patterns, numbered This picher can also be used as a vase

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ceramic Pitcher in the style of Accolay
Yellow Ceramic Pitcher in the style of Accolay

Yellow Ceramic Pitcher in the style of Accolay

By Accolay Pottery

Located in NICE, FR

Handcrafted ceramic vase reminiscent of the Accolay style, renowned for its artisanal charm and mid

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950's
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950's

Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950's

By Roger Capron

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron. Glazed ceramic with polychrome decoration in shades of red

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960
Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960

Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

glazed barware pitcher with handle in a unique modernist form. The ceramic pitcher was handmade in Italy

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Goblets and Pitcher By Gustave Tiffoche, France, 1970s
Ceramic Goblets and Pitcher By Gustave Tiffoche, France, 1970s

Ceramic Goblets and Pitcher By Gustave Tiffoche, France, 1970s

By Gustave Tiffoche

Located in Antwerp, BE

pitcher paired with four uniquely shaped goblets, exuding a rustic charm characteristic of mid-20th

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sandstone

Lovely little black glazed ceramic pitcher Vallauris circa 1950
Lovely little black glazed ceramic pitcher Vallauris circa 1950

Lovely little black glazed ceramic pitcher Vallauris circa 1950

Located in NICE, FR

This is a small black ceramic pitcher from the 1950s, crafted in Vallauris, a town in the South of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic pitcher by the Saint Clément France factory
Vintage ceramic pitcher by the Saint Clément France factory

Vintage ceramic pitcher by the Saint Clément France factory

By Saint-Clément

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ceramic pitcher designed by the Saint Clément factory in the 1950s. Trendy and current, this

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Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985
Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely ceramic pitcher in the style of Jacques Innocenti
Lovely ceramic pitcher in the style of Jacques Innocenti

Lovely ceramic pitcher in the style of Jacques Innocenti

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in NICE, FR

This charming ceramic pitcher, attributed to Jacques Innocenti, stands 14 cm tall with a 12 cm

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, Brown and Yellow, France, 1970
Accolay Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, Brown and Yellow, France, 1970

Accolay Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, Brown and Yellow, France, 1970

By Accolay Pottery

Located in London, England

Poterie d'Accolay in brown and yellow ceramic pitcher, France, 1970. It has a height of 27 cm, with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Enamel

Shiny Brown Ceramic Pitcher La Borne 1970 French Handmade
Shiny Brown Ceramic Pitcher La Borne 1970 French Handmade

Shiny Brown Ceramic Pitcher La Borne 1970 French Handmade

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne, 1970 Handmade stoneware ceramic pitcher. Shiny brown ceramic glaze color

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

A small vintage Italian ceramic pitcher after Gambone, circa 1960
A small vintage Italian ceramic pitcher after Gambone, circa 1960

A small vintage Italian ceramic pitcher after Gambone, circa 1960

By Guido Gambone

Located in View Park, CA

A mid century modern ceramic pitcher, after Guido Gambone, circa 1960. In tones of pine, chartreuse

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Charming pitcher on three feet in mat black ceramic
Charming pitcher on three feet in mat black ceramic

Charming pitcher on three feet in mat black ceramic

By Georges Jouve

Located in NICE, FR

sophisticated craftsmanship associated with mid-century French ceramicist Georges Jouve, making it a striking

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s
Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s

Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Orange Beige and Brown Glazed Ceramic Jug Vase by Vallauris. France, 1950s-1960s

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Distinctive Gabriel Fourmaintraux Signed French Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher
Distinctive Gabriel Fourmaintraux Signed French Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher

Distinctive Gabriel Fourmaintraux Signed French Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher

By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Striking yellow and black glazed pitcher, decorated with stylised flowers. Bright yellow glaze to

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Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Color-Glazed Ceramic Jug by Bruno Baratti Pesaro, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Color-Glazed Ceramic Jug by Bruno Baratti Pesaro, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Color-Glazed Ceramic Jug by Bruno Baratti Pesaro, Italy, Mid-20th Century

By Pesaro

Located in New York, NY

Color-glazed ceramic jug featuring a rounded body, a conical neck, and a flat lip. The handle forms

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Two Vintage Ceramic Dairy Pitchers, Digoin, France, circa 1960's
Two Vintage Ceramic Dairy Pitchers, Digoin, France, circa 1960's

Two Vintage Ceramic Dairy Pitchers, Digoin, France, circa 1960's

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Two Vintage Ceramic Dairy Pitchers, Digoin, France, 1960's. Striking cobalt blue glaze with white

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Brown Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard La Borne, 1975
Midcentury Brown Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard La Borne, 1975

Midcentury Brown Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard La Borne, 1975

By Jean Linard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jean Linard Elegant brown ceramic pitcher realised by Jean Linard Circa 1970, in La Borne

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French 20th Century Black Ceramic Pitcher circa 1950 Handmade Design
French 20th Century Black Ceramic Pitcher circa 1950 Handmade Design

French 20th Century Black Ceramic Pitcher circa 1950 Handmade Design

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pitcher Black original and decorative ceramic pitcher Realised circa 1950 20th century

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

German Blue Pitcher Glazed Ceramic or Vase Bay Keramik, Midcentury
German Blue Pitcher Glazed Ceramic or Vase Bay Keramik, Midcentury

German Blue Pitcher Glazed Ceramic or Vase Bay Keramik, Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Blue and green pitcher in galzed ceramic from the factory Bay Keramik 8730 Model Made circa 1950

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

2 Glazed Ceramic pitchers " Les Argonautes ", circa 1965. Unique pieces
2 Glazed Ceramic pitchers " Les Argonautes ", circa 1965. Unique pieces

2 Glazed Ceramic pitchers " Les Argonautes ", circa 1965. Unique pieces

By Les Argonautes, Frédérique Bourguet, Isabelle Ferlay

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

2 glazed ceramic pitchers one with a single handle , the other one with a double handle Each in

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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Midcentury Ceramic Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury ceramic pitcher you’re looking for. Each midcentury ceramic pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and pottery. There are 275 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury ceramic pitcher you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury ceramic pitcher, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury ceramic pitcher bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury ceramic pitcher over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Blin, Roger Capron and Georges Jouve are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Ceramic Pitcher?

Prices for a midcentury ceramic pitcher start at $37 and top out at $34,624 with the average selling for $750.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.