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1970s C.A.S. Vietri Fat Lava Ceramic Mug and Pitcher Set, 12 Pieces
1970s C.A.S. Vietri Fat Lava Ceramic Mug and Pitcher Set, 12 Pieces

1970s C.A.S. Vietri Fat Lava Ceramic Mug and Pitcher Set, 12 Pieces

By C.A.S. Vietri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 12 piece Italian ceramic mug and pitcher set by C.A.S. Vietri, produced in Vietri sul Mare during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted
Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted

Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The mugs and pitcher have nice flowing handles with line detail perfect for that summer night outdoor dinner with friends .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs, houses, and two German figures, a man and a woman, in the Bavarian style. Blue and ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Gothic Christening Mug, 1870 George Unite
Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Gothic Christening Mug, 1870 George Unite

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Gothic Christening Mug, 1870 George Unite

By George Unite

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1870 by George Unite this ornate Victorian antique sterling silver christening mug is of a cylindrical form, decorated with extensive hand-engraving in th...

Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles II Sterling Silver Child's Mug by Thomas Cooper, London, 1673
Charles II Sterling Silver Child's Mug by Thomas Cooper, London, 1673

Charles II Sterling Silver Child's Mug by Thomas Cooper, London, 1673

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II sterling silver child's mug, an addition to our silverware collection. This exceptional antique Charles II sterling silver mug...

Category

Antique 1670s British Charles II Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Cup, Mug, "Hazorfim" 800 Silver, Judaica, Hebrew
Antique Cup, Mug, "Hazorfim" 800 Silver, Judaica, Hebrew

Antique Cup, Mug, "Hazorfim" 800 Silver, Judaica, Hebrew

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique cup Hazorfim 800 silver with Hebrew inscription. Nice collector's item! Various dents. Condition please take the photos.

Category

20th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver

Unusual Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Toby Mug-Form Cream Jug
Unusual Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Toby Mug-Form Cream Jug

Unusual Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Toby Mug-Form Cream Jug

By John George Piddington 1

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Edwardian Period, sterling silver Toby Mug-form cream jug, made in Germany and imported and re-assayed in London, year-hallmarked for 1902, John George Piddington. Mug shows...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Mug Made in Sheffield by Thomas Blagden & Company, 1815
George III Mug Made in Sheffield by Thomas Blagden & Company, 1815

George III Mug Made in Sheffield by Thomas Blagden & Company, 1815

Located in London, GB

A rare George III Mug made in Sheffield in 1815 by Thomas Blagden & Company. This very rare mug is of a small size and was most probably for the use of a Lady. The slender tapering ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Dorothy Kindell “Eye Appeal” Figural Ceramic Mugs, California, 1940s
Set of Four Dorothy Kindell “Eye Appeal” Figural Ceramic Mugs, California, 1940s

Set of Four Dorothy Kindell “Eye Appeal” Figural Ceramic Mugs, California, 1940s

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderfully playful and collectible set of four Dorothy Kindell “Eye Appeal” ceramic mugs, created in California circa 1940s. #5589 Dorothy Kindell became known for her humorous ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Early George III Mugs by Whipham & Wright, London, 1764.
Pair of Early George III Mugs by Whipham & Wright, London, 1764.

Pair of Early George III Mugs by Whipham & Wright, London, 1764.

Located in London, GB

A very fine pair of early George III Mugs made in London in 1764 by Thomas Whipham II & Charles Wright. The Mugs stand on an applied circular foot decorated with reeding. The slight...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell
Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell

Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous set of four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" ceramic barware mugs by Dorothy Kindell, circa 1940s. This hard to find set (black dress) is in very good vintage condition (some min...

Category

Early 20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Solid Silver & Royal Doulton 'Blackjack' Mug, Asprey & Co, c.1941
20th Century Solid Silver & Royal Doulton 'Blackjack' Mug, Asprey & Co, c.1941

20th Century Solid Silver & Royal Doulton 'Blackjack' Mug, Asprey & Co, c.1941

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

If there is a finer way to enjoy a pint of cool ale I would love to see it. This wonderful 'blackjack' or 'jack' is based on Medieval and Tudor examples found in alehouses and dising...

Category

20th Century British Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Spanish Ceramic Pitcher and Mug Set
Spanish Ceramic Pitcher and Mug Set

Spanish Ceramic Pitcher and Mug Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sanguino ceramic pitcher and cups set with beautiful patina Signed. Pitcher 3 3/4" D x 6" W x 9" H Cup 2 3/4" D x 4" W x 3 1/2" H.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Ceramic Orangeade Set with Pitcher and Mugs, Freeform Design, Vallauris
1960s Ceramic Orangeade Set with Pitcher and Mugs, Freeform Design, Vallauris

1960s Ceramic Orangeade Set with Pitcher and Mugs, Freeform Design, Vallauris

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1960s Ceramic Orangeade Set with Pitcher and Mugs, Freeform Design, Vallauris Style This stunning 1960s ceramic orangeade set, consisting of a pitcher and matching mugs, is a vibran...

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Vintage 1960s French Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Grandjean-Jourdan "Faux Bois" Pitcher and 8 Mugs in Brown tones, Vallauris
Grandjean-Jourdan "Faux Bois" Pitcher and 8 Mugs in Brown tones, Vallauris

Grandjean-Jourdan "Faux Bois" Pitcher and 8 Mugs in Brown tones, Vallauris

By Vallauris, Grandjean Jourdan

Located in Stockholm, SE

Grandjean-Jourdan was a prominent ceramic workshop in Vallauris, active during this golden age. The workshop was known for its craftsmanship and production of innovative, high-qualit...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Vietri, Italy. Set of four large mugs and a large pitcher in ceramic.
Vietri, Italy. Set of four large mugs and a large pitcher in ceramic.

Vietri, Italy. Set of four large mugs and a large pitcher in ceramic.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vietri, Italy. Set of four large mugs and a large pitcher in ceramic. Decorated with fish and sea motifs in a mosaic-like pattern.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pacific Pottery Green and Gold Metallic Jardinière
Rare Pacific Pottery Green and Gold Metallic Jardinière

Rare Pacific Pottery Green and Gold Metallic Jardinière

By Pacific Pottery

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Servingware lines included an assortment of bowls, pitchers, mugs, and other household items.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design
Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

By Enesco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 7 pieces porcelain tea or coffee pot with sleek lines and bright colors. Coffee or tea pot, 4 mugs, creamer pitcher and sugar container with lid.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures
19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures

19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures

Located in Dallas, TX

Other popular motifs included the Boleslawiec emblem, the potter’s emblem of Adam and Eve, heraldic signs, and nature motifs like florals and birds. Pitchers, mugs, and tankards were...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Polish High Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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Bow Childrens Games Mug
Bow Childrens Games Mug

Bow Childrens Games Mug

Unavailable

H 4.89 in

Bow Childrens Games Mug

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Bow cylindrical Mug with grooved strap handle, printed in iron red with Childrens Games including Blind Mans Buff, Battledore and Shuttlecock and Whip Top, after Gr...

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English Pitchers and Decanters

Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens
Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens

Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens

Located in London, GB

A Victorian silver Christening Mug with plain tapering sides and silver gilt interior, engraved with kittens in a farmyard scene, a cartouche surrounded by ferns engraved "Maggie". ...

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English Pitchers and Decanters

Mug in Ceramics Handmade in Italy with Shimmering Technique Called Lustro
Mug in Ceramics Handmade in Italy with Shimmering Technique Called Lustro

Mug in Ceramics Handmade in Italy with Shimmering Technique Called Lustro

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

In the heart of the Italian peninsula, among the Etruscan cities and the cradle of the Renaissance, lays the Region of Umbria, where the Italian savoir-faire is not only an art, but ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830
Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Staffordshire Pottery child’s mug, printed in black with children by a stream, titled ‘Pitcher of Water’, with purple lustre rim, circa 1830.

Category

Antique 1830s English Pottery

Yoko mug beige
Yoko mug beige

Yoko mug beige

Unavailable

H 3.82 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Yoko mug beige

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yoko mug light blue
Yoko mug light blue

Yoko mug light blue

Unavailable

H 3.82 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Yoko mug light blue

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yoko pitcher blue
Yoko pitcher blue

Yoko pitcher blue

Unavailable

H 5.44 in W 4.45 in D 1.5 in

Yoko pitcher blue

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yoko pitcher beige
Yoko pitcher beige

Yoko pitcher beige

Unavailable

H 5.44 in W 4.45 in D 1.5 in

Yoko pitcher beige

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Transfer Ware Boudoir Set by W.T.Copeland
Blue and White Transfer Ware Boudoir Set by W.T.Copeland

Blue and White Transfer Ware Boudoir Set by W.T.Copeland

By W. T. Copeland

Located in West Palm beach, FL

There is chamber pot with lid, large basin with pitcher, vase, mug, covered soap dish and small pitcher, all of the same pattern.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Yoko teapot red
Yoko teapot red

Yoko teapot red

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 9.3 in D 5.52 in

Yoko teapot red

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yoko teapot blue
Yoko teapot blue

Yoko teapot blue

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 9.3 in D 5.52 in

Yoko teapot blue

By Stilleben

Located in Birkerød, DK

The teapot is the centerpiece of the collection, and the mug and little pitcher add a ceremonial feeling to the set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Jug and Six Mugs with Blue Glaze by Kasper Würtz
Ceramic Jug and Six Mugs with Blue Glaze by Kasper Würtz

Ceramic Jug and Six Mugs with Blue Glaze by Kasper Würtz

By Kasper Würtz

Located in Antwerp, BE

The pitcher and mugs are glazed in a rich cobalt blue color with a matte finish.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Copper Pitcher and Mug, 19th Century
French Copper Pitcher and Mug, 19th Century

French Copper Pitcher and Mug, 19th Century

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H 13.75 in W 13 in D 9 in

French Copper Pitcher and Mug, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handled pitcher with line detail accompanied by a similarly styled mug.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Vallauris Faux Bois Ceramic Pitcher with Six Mugs
Vallauris Faux Bois Ceramic Pitcher with Six Mugs

Vallauris Faux Bois Ceramic Pitcher with Six Mugs

By Grandjean Jourdan

Located in Troy, MI

Measurements shown are for pitcher. Each mug measures: 5” H x 5” W x 3” D.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ben Seibel Raymor Roseville Terra Cotta Tilting Coffee Pot, Pitcher, & Mugs
Ben Seibel Raymor Roseville Terra Cotta Tilting Coffee Pot, Pitcher, & Mugs

Ben Seibel Raymor Roseville Terra Cotta Tilting Coffee Pot, Pitcher, & Mugs

By Raymor, Ben Seibel

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Ben Seibel Raymor Roseville terra cotta tilting coffee pot stand, pitcher, & pair of mugs. A wonderful set of terra cotta pottery from designer Ben Seibel for Roseville's Raymor co...

Category

Late 20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pitchers Mugs, Set of Three
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pitchers Mugs, Set of Three

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pitchers Mugs, Set of Three

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful antique pitchers were crafted in France, circa 1870. Each porcelain pitcher with handle features hand painted decoration of flowers and foliage.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

By Kato Kogei

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Deco design on these rare three-piece set designed by Kato Kogei for Fujimori the Manhattan collection in excellent condition no chips or cracks.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug
Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug

Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug

Located in Katonah, NY

A large Blue and White Chinese porcelain mug hand-painted with a continuous scene showing a pagoda set amid exotic trees and mountains. The large cylindrical body has a loop handle w...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Mocha Ware Collection
Mocha Ware Collection

Mocha Ware Collection

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H 6 in Dm 5.25 in

Mocha Ware Collection

Located in Katonah, NY

A collection of outstanding English Mochaware mugs and pitchers. The four mugs and three pitchers represent a variety of design which shows the individuality of Mochaware.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Creamware

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug
Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

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H 3.5 in W 4.25 in Dm 2.75 in

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Coin silver child's mug by Gorham, circa late 1800s. Engraving appears to be: "EMILY YATES FROM HER GRANDMAMA DEC 28 1897 EI YATES from CIF" Beautiful repousse and chased floral de...

Category

Antique 19th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver

1967 Irish Sterling Silver Pint Mug
1967 Irish Sterling Silver Pint Mug

1967 Irish Sterling Silver Pint Mug

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H 4.65 in Dm 3.35 in

1967 Irish Sterling Silver Pint Mug

By Royal Irish Silver Co. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, vintage Elizabeth II Irish sterling silver pint mug; an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II Irish ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century
Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

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H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

Located in Nice, FR

Hello! These are two beer mugs made of cut or etched glass, with a metal lid, pewter . Here are some interesting facts about them: 1. Style and period: These mugs resemble traditiona...

Category

Antique 1860s German Bohemian Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

1902 Antique Edwardian Irish Sterling Silver Mug
1902 Antique Edwardian Irish Sterling Silver Mug

1902 Antique Edwardian Irish Sterling Silver Mug

By West & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian Irish sterling silver mug, an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian Irish sterling silv...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Barrel Form Georgian Mug or Cann, Sterling, 1775
Barrel Form Georgian Mug or Cann, Sterling, 1775

Barrel Form Georgian Mug or Cann, Sterling, 1775

Located in Litchfield, CT

This wonderful Georgian barrel-form Sterling Silver Mug or cann bears the marks of William Grundy, London, with a date mark of 1775. The bulbous form is reeded with a loop handle and...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Large, George I Silver Tankard Mug Jug
Antique Large, George I Silver Tankard Mug Jug

Antique Large, George I Silver Tankard Mug Jug

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful large antique English George I sterling silver tankard with spout, which bears hallmarks for London 1719 and the makers mark of Samuel Wastell. Samuel Wastell was...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787
Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787

Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in Litchfield, CT

This Georgian Sterling Silver mug or cann is by the queen of silversmiths, Hester Bateman. Date marked for1787-1788, it has a pleasing tapered form with squared handle. REMARKS FR...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Mug, Padova, C.1970
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Mug, Padova, C.1970

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Mug, Padova, C.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stylish mid-20th century Italian solid silver mug, of traditional size, baluster form, the body decorated with a twisted fluted decoration and mounted with a c-shaped handle. Hallmar...

Category

20th Century Italian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

A George I Mug made in London in 1725 by Richard Bayley
A George I Mug made in London in 1725 by Richard Bayley

A George I Mug made in London in 1725 by Richard Bayley

Located in London, GB

The Mug has a stepped tucked in base which is decorated with reeding. The plain main body has slightly tapering sides and an everted rim. The plain scroll handle is engraved with two...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

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Mugs And Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mugs and pitcher you’re looking for. A mugs and pitcher — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mugs and pitcher — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mugs and pitcher made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mugs and pitcher that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci, Creil et Montereau and Daniel Pontifex produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mugs And Pitcher?

A mugs and pitcher can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,621, while the lowest priced sells for $105 and the highest can go for as much as $5,379.

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.