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Muncie Pottery Pitcher Ewer Matte Arts & Crafts
Muncie Pottery Pitcher Ewer Matte Arts & Crafts

Muncie Pottery Pitcher Ewer Matte Arts & Crafts

By Muncie Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Muncie Pottery Pitcher Ewer Matte Arts & Crafts Dimensions: 10.5 H 7 D x 6 diameter Please visit take a look at our listings, ...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956
D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956

D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956

By D. Peterson

Located in Chicago, IL

This handmade ceramic pitcher and cups set has classically simple forms. The glaze treatment is wonderfully irregular, embracing the spontaneity of the process. The darker glaze on t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo
Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo

Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Precious Stone

Limoges, France. Three pitchers and a vase in porcelain, 1970s
Limoges, France. Three pitchers and a vase in porcelain, 1970s

Limoges, France. Three pitchers and a vase in porcelain, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Limoges, France. Three pitchers and a vase in porcelain decorated with 22-karat gold leaf. Beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately from 1970. Provenance: From a lar...

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1970s French Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Black & Yellow Glazed Jug
Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Black & Yellow Glazed Jug

Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Black & Yellow Glazed Jug

By Pol Chambost

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning mid-century French art pottery jug decorated in one of the most iconic colour combinations by renowned artist and ceramicist Pol Chambost (French, 1906-1983) and dating fr...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s
Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution ...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s
Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s

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. This sculptural vessel fea...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Brass

White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso
White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso

White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in France, 1960s - 1970s. It is made in white hand-painted ceramic with blue and black motifs, that recalls Pablo Picasso's style. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show ...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890
English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890. The handle of the pitcher is a swan and the pitcher is decorated with fishs Height / 8.8 inches.

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1880s British Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine and rare, large / very large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. This i...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Ceramic Pitcher - Hunting Scene - Shore & Co Isleworth England
19th Century Ceramic Pitcher - Hunting Scene - Shore & Co Isleworth England

19th Century Ceramic Pitcher - Hunting Scene - Shore & Co Isleworth England

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique ceramic jug. The jug has beautiful relief decorations with animals / hunting. The jug is marked on the bottom, with a blind mark. Made by Shore & Co, Isleworth, 1...

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1870s English Black Forest Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Large English Porcelain Vase
19th C Large English Porcelain Vase

19th C Large English Porcelain Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

This large decorative vase would be perfect in a niche as it has a dramatic profile but would also look great on a center table since it is fully decorated in the round and looks goo...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century
Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century

Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century

By Robert Picault

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet. Robert Picault Vallauris France Olive Pot...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Charming dog porcelain tea pot, dachshund, Germany, 1938-45
Charming dog porcelain tea pot, dachshund, Germany, 1938-45

Charming dog porcelain tea pot, dachshund, Germany, 1938-45

Located in Wien, AT

Charming tea or coffee pot in the shape of a dog, a dachshund, from 1938-42 in Germany. A wonderful object, made of ceramic, this special shape features a popular dachshund motif. T...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Majolica Pink Flowers Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
Majolica Pink Flowers Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

Majolica Pink Flowers Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica pitcher with pink flowers on a green background signed Onnaing, circa 1900. A excellent example of the Art Nouveau period.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Jug, signed WEDGWOOD
Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Jug, signed WEDGWOOD

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Jug, signed WEDGWOOD

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Jug, signed WEDGWOOD. Wedgwood Jasperware is a type of unglazed stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. It is characterized by i...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"
Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"

Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain Jackfield style cream pitcher in the shape of a cow with gilt features, standing on an oval base molded with a daisy. Entire surface is f...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s
Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching black and amber Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s-1960s. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be user as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a cerami...

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20th Century Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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, and mustard, and signed on verso.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880. H / 9.8 inches.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s
Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s

Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching brown and beige ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in brown color with fat lava decorati...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Earthenware

Decorative Porcelain Blue and Gilded Tall Pitcher, Pink Floral C. 1900
Decorative Porcelain Blue and Gilded Tall Pitcher, Pink Floral C. 1900

Decorative Porcelain Blue and Gilded Tall Pitcher, Pink Floral C. 1900

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This elegant porcelain pitcher is a beautiful example of English decorative pottery, crafted by the renowned James Kent Ltd., also known as JKL or Old Foley...

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20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Doulton Lambeth Zoomorphic Stylized Art Pottery Jug by Eliza L Hubert
Doulton Lambeth Zoomorphic Stylized Art Pottery Jug by Eliza L Hubert

Doulton Lambeth Zoomorphic Stylized Art Pottery Jug by Eliza L Hubert

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth art pottery handled jug of zoomorphic style by renowned artist Eliza L Hubert and dated 1879. The elegant bird shaped stone...

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style
Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

By The Kalo Shop

Located in New York, NY

The Kalo Shop, sterling silver beautifully hand wrought pitcher in Arts & Crafts style in an elegant, curvilinear design made in the early 20th century. It measures 7'' in height by 8'' from handle to spout, weighs 18.9 troy ounces, contains 3 1/2 pints, and bears hallmarks as shown. The Kalo Shop was the "leading maker" of Arts and Crafts movement silver in Chicago. The shop and affiliated Kalo Arts and Crafts Community House, a practicing school and workshop noted for silver and jewelry in nearby Park Ridge...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher
TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher

TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher

By Tane Orfebres

Located in Mexico City, MX

A Mexican mid-century modern Sterling silver pitcher by Tane Orfebres. The pitcher's body is hammered. The pitcher's weight is 1039 grams. (33.4046 Troy ounces). Tane Orfebres was ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880. H / 11.5 inches.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald
Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald

Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking Czechoslovak modernist art glass beverage set comprising a hand-blown pitcher and six matching tumblers, attributed to Ernst Steinwald & Co. Executed in clear ...

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1930s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Victorian Pairpoint Silver Plate Tilting Pitcher with Goblet
19th Century Victorian Pairpoint Silver Plate Tilting Pitcher with Goblet

19th Century Victorian Pairpoint Silver Plate Tilting Pitcher with Goblet

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Cincinnati, OH

19th Century Victorian Pairpoint quadruple silver plate beverage pitcher with stand and goblet. Features lavishly embossed floral and leaf motif. Stand with pierced supports; stamp...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

French Majolica Otter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
French Majolica Otter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

French Majolica Otter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica otter pitcher signed Onnaing, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Antique Spanish Copper Jug with Lid All Hand Forged with a Beautiful Patina
Antique Spanish Copper Jug with Lid All Hand Forged with a Beautiful Patina

Antique Spanish Copper Jug with Lid All Hand Forged with a Beautiful Patina

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The j...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Art Deco “Penguin” Brass Pitcher, France, 1930s
Art Deco “Penguin” Brass Pitcher, France, 1930s

Art Deco “Penguin” Brass Pitcher, France, 1930s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Charming and whimsical Art Deco brass pitcher in the shape of a penguin, France, circa 1930s. This sculptural piece combines functionality and humor, embodying the playful spirit of ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Large Impressive Antique Water Pitcher
Large Impressive Antique Water Pitcher

Large Impressive Antique Water Pitcher

Located in Sheffield, MA

An exceptional, large antique Victorian walled pitcher for ice water has a bold circular rounded body. The jug makes a wonderful decorative piece. The upper rim is ornamented with an...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Austrian Art Nouveau Pewter Jugendstil Clade Green Art Glass Wine Carafe
Austrian Art Nouveau Pewter Jugendstil Clade Green Art Glass Wine Carafe

Austrian Art Nouveau Pewter Jugendstil Clade Green Art Glass Wine Carafe

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A striking example of early 20th-century Jugendstil design, this elegant Wine Carafe features a vibrant emerald green glass liner encased in a sweeping, stylized pewter mount. The me...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Pitcher or Jug in Stoneware Ceramic, Brown Color, France 1960, Old Patina
Pitcher or Jug in Stoneware Ceramic, Brown Color, France 1960, Old Patina

Pitcher or Jug in Stoneware Ceramic, Brown Color, France 1960, Old Patina

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This pitcher, in from France. In the style of French provencial, it is in an good condition. We can see it's old patina, in a green and brown color. It has been made circa 1960. It i...

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in glazed earthenware.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in glazed earthenware.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in glazed earthenware.

By Madoura

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Pewter and Cranberry glass Clarets
19th Century Pewter and Cranberry glass Clarets

19th Century Pewter and Cranberry glass Clarets

Located in Denton, TX

Ornate Pewter hand crafted in the Renaissance style with figural and floral decoration. These clarets are stunning in person that add elegance to any interior. 1. The claret with the...

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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century French Painted Barbotine Ceramic Duck Pitcher
Early 20th Century French Painted Barbotine Ceramic Duck Pitcher

Early 20th Century French Painted Barbotine Ceramic Duck Pitcher

Located in Dallas, TX

This French mjolica water pitcher was crafted in France circa 1920. The pitcher features a mallard duck in flight, set against a naturalistic backdrop of reeds and cattails. The rich...

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Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s
Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s

Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s

By Berte Jessen, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Delft, NL

Royal Copenhagen Faience pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s A lidded pitcher from the Danish manufacturer Royal Copenhagen, designed by Berte Jessen, during the 1960s. The lid is mark...

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20th Century Danish Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century
Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century

Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century

By Gustavsberg

Located in Valencia, VC

Early Gustavsberg Victorian Majolica Pitcher – Cobalt Relief on Ivory Crackle Glaze This early Gustavsberg Victorian majolica pitcher is a fine example of 19th-century Scandinavian ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware

Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel in Stainless Steel, 1980s
Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel in Stainless Steel, 1980s

Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel in Stainless Steel, 1980s

By Cerutti

Located in Miami, FL

Original Cerutti Italy Post Modern Inox 18/10 stainless steel Serving Coffee or Tea Pot, Carafe, Vessel. Signed.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan
Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan

Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design on this Memphis era coffee carafe, designed by K Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan circa 1980's great condition, with top switch for open/c...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Blue and White Porcelain Ceramic Pitcher by Tim Orr circa 1975 Midcentury Design
Blue and White Porcelain Ceramic Pitcher by Tim Orr circa 1975 Midcentury Design

Blue and White Porcelain Ceramic Pitcher by Tim Orr circa 1975 Midcentury Design

By Tim Orr

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Tim Orr Midcentury design porcelain ceramic pitcher by Tim Orr Original perfect condition Elegant blue and white ceramic glazes colors Signed under the base circa 1975...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

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.