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Rather Large Vintage Blown Amber Glass Pitcher
Rather Large Vintage Blown Amber Glass Pitcher

Rather Large Vintage Blown Amber Glass Pitcher

Located in Chicago, IL

A rather large vintage hand-blown amber glass pitcher with a flared mouth, twisted body, and a pulled handle. Perfect for water or cocktails, but a...

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20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist
Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking vintage water pitcher designed and manufactured by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico—an iconic workshop celebrated for elevating Mexican silversmithing into the realm of moder...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Palissy Ware Majolica Ewer, Portuguese, Manuel Mafra, Caldas da Rainha
Palissy Ware Majolica Ewer, Portuguese, Manuel Mafra, Caldas da Rainha

Palissy Ware Majolica Ewer, Portuguese, Manuel Mafra, Caldas da Rainha

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Palissy Ware Majolica Ewer, Portuguese, circa 1880 by Manuel Mafra, Caldas da Rainha. For over 28 years we have been among the Nation’s preeminent specialists in Fine antique Majolica. Book Reference: Marshall P. Katz, Portuguese Palissy Ware...

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1880s Portuguese Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pitcher With Floral Design
19thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pitcher With Floral Design

19thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pitcher With Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Sponge ware with smoke ring pattern in blue and white. Tall pitcher in great condition. Great wear from age and use. The flower design is on both side of the pitcher with grea...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Red Wing Pottery Carafe Pitcher
Vintage Red Wing Pottery Carafe Pitcher

Vintage Red Wing Pottery Carafe Pitcher

By Red Wing Pottery 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful midcentury pottery piece decorated with Quail figure. The glaze on this piece is uniform and reminescent of nostalgia. From the Bob White line, this piece will be a great a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Murano Aquamarine and Gold Pitchers
Pair Murano Aquamarine and Gold Pitchers

Pair Murano Aquamarine and Gold Pitchers

Located in New York, NY

Pair Murano aquamarine and gold Pitchers. Swirled yellow gold Venetian glass with braided aquamarine handle pitchers. Italy, c. 1880's Dimensions: 9” H x 5” diameter body; 4” diamete...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Staffordshire Colonial Monkey Playing Cello Toby Pitcher Jug 12"
Antique Staffordshire Colonial Monkey Playing Cello Toby Pitcher Jug 12"

Antique Staffordshire Colonial Monkey Playing Cello Toby Pitcher Jug 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century English Staffordshire ceramic anthropomorphic toby jug / pitcher in the shape of a monkey dressed in British colonial clothing and playing the cello. Dimensions...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

K. SHIGETO 1980 Memphis Design Modernist Zojirushi Coffee-Tea Pot Carafe In
K. SHIGETO 1980 Memphis Design Modernist Zojirushi Coffee-Tea Pot Carafe In

K. SHIGETO 1980 Memphis Design Modernist Zojirushi Coffee-Tea Pot Carafe In

By Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

A Memphis Zojirushi coffee-pot designed by K. Shigeto. This is a beautiful vintage coffee-tea pot server created in Japan during the Memphis period, back in 1980. This Zojirushi- Ja...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Plastic

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Blue Glazed Lustre Jug
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Blue Glazed Lustre Jug

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Blue Glazed Lustre Jug

Located in Nottingham, GB

During the late 19th century, the Aesthetic Movement championed the principle of "art for art's sake," encouraging designers and manufacturers to prioritise beauty, harmony, and refi...

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Late 19th Century Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Majolica Oak Leaf & Acorn Nut Tree Bark Creamer Pitcher Jug 8"
Antique Majolica Oak Leaf & Acorn Nut Tree Bark Creamer Pitcher Jug 8"

Antique Majolica Oak Leaf & Acorn Nut Tree Bark Creamer Pitcher Jug 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Majolica creamer pitcher / jug featuring a tree bark, oak leaf and acorn nut theme with branch handle, purple lavender interior. Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 8.25" (Width x Depth x...

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Early 20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Tibetan Silver Ceremonial Ewer, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century
Antique Tibetan Silver Ceremonial Ewer, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century

Antique Tibetan Silver Ceremonial Ewer, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

This is a water ewer used in Tibetan ritual offerings to the "hungry ghosts". They have been reborn so, as a result of greed and avarice and are condemned to wander as spirits with b...

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Large French Majolica Pitcher Orchies, Circa 1930
Large French Majolica Pitcher Orchies, Circa 1930

Large French Majolica Pitcher Orchies, Circa 1930

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica pitcher signed Orchies, Circa 1930. Art deco period.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher
Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher

Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher. Item features a highly decorated form, "L" monogram engraving to pitcher (see pic 5), marked to under...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons
Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons

Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons

Located in Madrid, ES

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and ...

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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century Silver Plate Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Serving Pitcher
19th Century Silver Plate Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Serving Pitcher

19th Century Silver Plate Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Serving Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introduce a touch of 19th-century elegance to your table or bar with this exquisite English Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug from the mid-19th century. The pitcher, designed in ...

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1840s English Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic Pitcher, in Brown and Black Green, Signed, Vintage, France, 1960
Ceramic Pitcher, in Brown and Black Green, Signed, Vintage, France, 1960

Ceramic Pitcher, in Brown and Black Green, Signed, Vintage, France, 1960

By Albert Thiry

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a vase in ceramic, in a blue and green color. This has been made in France circa 1960. We have ahe Thiry signature underneath.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher
Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the Style of Gucci and Ralph Lauren we have four lion stirrup cups and a lion head pitcher of frosted bulb glass. The cups have different finishes, but we feel like this patinatio...

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20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Louis Giraud Mid-Century French Ceramic White and Gold Pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s
Louis Giraud Mid-Century French Ceramic White and Gold Pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s

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

Warrilow and Cope, 19th C. English Staffordshire Majolica Country Cottage Jug
Warrilow and Cope, 19th C. English Staffordshire Majolica Country Cottage Jug

Warrilow and Cope, 19th C. English Staffordshire Majolica Country Cottage Jug

By Warrilow & Cope

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English majolica pitcher shaped as a country cottage, by Warrilow & Cope – Wellington Pottery Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, circa 1880-1887. Charming in every way, English Ivy ...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Rustic French Oak and Metal Hand-Crafted Pitcher
19th Century Rustic French Oak and Metal Hand-Crafted Pitcher

19th Century Rustic French Oak and Metal Hand-Crafted Pitcher

Located in Valencia, VC

Antique Rustic French Oak and Metal Pitcher, 19th Century French oak and metal pitcher from the 19th century, with original patina and wear consistent with age and use. These pitche...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Antique Cut Crystal Pitcher with Floral Etchings
19th Century French Antique Cut Crystal Pitcher with Floral Etchings

19th Century French Antique Cut Crystal Pitcher with Floral Etchings

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fabulous, heavy crystal pitcher from late 19th century France. The vessel is ornamented with exceptional designs cut directly into the glass. Fluted details can be found around the...

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19th Century French Other Antique Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Chubut Large Round Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn
Chubut Large Round Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

Chubut Large Round Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The calm, peace and stillness of the Villa La Angostura lakes, together with its woods, are transmitted to the handles and the relaxed shapes of the trays, pitchers, cutlery and cham...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Small French Green Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Small French Green Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Small French Green Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Charming Small French Green Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a carnation.

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks
Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks

Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in San Diego, CA

A super rare small figural glass decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks of Sweden, circa 1960s. The decanter is in very good condition with the exception of a small chip on the...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Charming Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s

Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A ceramic green-glazed vase by Nittsjö was produced in Sweden, 1940s. It has a maker's inscription to the underside. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Gilbert Metenier French Art Deco Stoneware Pitcher, 1910s
Gilbert Metenier French Art Deco Stoneware Pitcher, 1910s

Gilbert Metenier French Art Deco Stoneware Pitcher, 1910s

By Gilbert Metenier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare and highly decorative French Art Deco stoneware pitcher by Gilbert Méténier, made in Gannat, France, circa the 1910s. This exceptional example is particularly notable for the ri...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

By Minton

Located in Portland, OR

Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher, circa 1870. A very handsome majolica jug, with a cobalt blue background, the spout of the jug is decorated with a yellow glazed mask of a...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Pumpkin-Shaped Ceramic Pitcher
Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Pumpkin-Shaped Ceramic Pitcher

Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Pumpkin-Shaped Ceramic Pitcher

By Royal Bayreuth

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria ceramic pitcher is a rare and beautifully crafted piece, shaped in the form of a vibrant pumpkin with lush green leaves accenting the to...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

ANGOSTURA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Cream Natural Onyx Stone
ANGOSTURA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Cream Natural Onyx Stone

ANGOSTURA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Cream Natural Onyx Stone

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The calm, peace and stillness of the Villa La Angostura lakes, together with its woods, are transmitted to the handles and the relaxed shapes of the trays, pitchers, cutlery and cham...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Tea Pot Can Teapot, Copper Brass Bamboo, Austria, 1950s
Tea Pot Can Teapot, Copper Brass Bamboo, Austria, 1950s

Tea Pot Can Teapot, Copper Brass Bamboo, Austria, 1950s

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pot for tea, water, coffee, milk, etc. made of copper and bamboo manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. An authentic handmade piece in very good original condition with lovely patina. It is marked with 'EKW Erich Kolbenheyer...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Murano Barbini Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Murano Barbini Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase

Murano Barbini Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase

By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug
Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug

Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great looking cut glass pitcher with a silver plate top and handle. The handle is heavy and solid but the silver is worn down to the brass base metal at the high spots and ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Gucci Green Leather and Silvered Metal Thermos
Gucci Green Leather and Silvered Metal Thermos

Gucci Green Leather and Silvered Metal Thermos

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci green leather and silvered metal thermos. Vintage metal coffee thermos pitcher with vacuum seal interior canister fitted to pitcher with thumb lift all nestled in fitted green...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Design Imiation Wood Ceramic Pitcher Brown and White circa 1970
20th Century Design Imiation Wood Ceramic Pitcher Brown and White circa 1970

20th Century Design Imiation Wood Ceramic Pitcher Brown and White circa 1970

By Pol Chambost

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

In the style of Pol Chambost Original vintage ceramic pitcher wiht brown and white ceramic glazes colors Imitation wood ceramic pitcher realised circa 1950 Perfect condition...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Teapot in painted tin with Chinese decorations. George III, late 18th Century
Teapot in painted tin with Chinese decorations. George III, late 18th Century

Teapot in painted tin with Chinese decorations. George III, late 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful Teapot in painted tin with Chinese decorations. George III, late 18th Century. Very good original condition with beautiful patina. The teapot should not be used for regular...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Pitchers

Materials

Tin

Victorian Relief-Moulded Blue Ceramic Jug with Serpent Handle
Victorian Relief-Moulded Blue Ceramic Jug with Serpent Handle

Victorian Relief-Moulded Blue Ceramic Jug with Serpent Handle

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A striking Victorian-style relief-moulded ceramic jug in a soft powder blue glaze, featuring beautifully sculpted classical scenes and an eye-catching serpent-shaped handle. Rich in ...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher
19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 19th century cut glass and sterling silver tableware / barware serving claret jug. The pitcher is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but clearly originated from Italy since it's 80...

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1890s Italian Edwardian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Beautifully glazed dark earthy brown, warm burgundy and fiery red Danish midcentury modern stoneware pitcher designed and handmade by Nis Stougaard on the Danish island of Bornholm i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Clay

Italian Art Glass Empoli Decanter Ewer Cruet Vase Bottle w Stopper Ruby Red
Italian Art Glass Empoli Decanter Ewer Cruet Vase Bottle w Stopper Ruby Red

Italian Art Glass Empoli Decanter Ewer Cruet Vase Bottle w Stopper Ruby Red

By Empoli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A monumental Italian art glass decanter, ewer, cruet, vase or bottle with stopper in a rich ruby red color attributed to Empoli. Hand blown of the finest art glass in a classic mid c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Handmade in Italy, 1960s. This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gothic Renaissance Green Ceramic Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid
Antique Gothic Renaissance Green Ceramic Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid

Antique Gothic Renaissance Green Ceramic Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Gothic Renaissance Green Ceramic Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D.

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with 4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique American Brilliant-Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Claret Jug
Antique American Brilliant-Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Claret Jug

Antique American Brilliant-Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Claret Jug

By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Classical claret jug, ca 1900. Cylindrical glass bowl with spread base and looping and notched handle. Brilliant-cut ornament including diaper, stars, and fluting. Sterling...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, white, dark pink, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery...

Category

1860s Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

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.