Pitchers
Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Pitchers
Birch, Burl
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Pitchers
Silver
Early 20th Century American Pitchers
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers
Glass
1940s Danish Vintage Pitchers
Pottery
Early 20th Century Italian Pitchers
Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Chrome
1920s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Pitchers
Porcelain
20th Century Art Deco Pitchers
Crystal
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pitchers
1870s Austrian Antique Pitchers
Enamel, Silver
1920s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Pitchers
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Antique Pitchers
Porcelain
1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Pitchers
Leather, Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Goatskin
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
20th Century English Modern Pitchers
Stoneware
19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers
Pottery
Late 20th Century Other Pitchers
Pottery
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pitchers
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Faience
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Precious Stone
Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers
Pottery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Metal
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pitchers
Pottery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers
Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage, New and Antique Pitchers
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.