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Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height
Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height

Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height

Located in San Francisco, US

Pair of terracotta pitchers with a classic, rounded silhouette and single side handle, offering a warm, sculptural presence on a table, console, or open shelf. Each pitcher measures ...

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay
Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

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, Marseille, circa 1950 — a trompe l'oeil wood-grain glossy glaze over a boldly sculptural, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950
Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950. Beautiful natural patina to the brass.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent classical American fancy silver plated ice water pitcher and swing stand serving set. Circa 1860s Exquisitely crafted in the mid-19th cent...

Category

Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960
Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful glass carafe of Italian art from the 1960s. The carafe with an amber color, bold yellow-orange and an impressive blown glass cap, which shows all the technique of the Ital...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Pitcher with Parrot Handle
Vintage Silver Plate Pitcher with Parrot Handle

Vintage Silver Plate Pitcher with Parrot Handle

By Los Castillos

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century pitcher handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring a stone clad parrot as a handle, likely by Los Castillo.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher
19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher

19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher

By Saint-Clément

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An unusual and very quirky vintage Majolica barbotine water or wine pitcher in the shape of a mallard duck, made by Keller et Guérin's earthenware factory at Saint Clément, near Luné...

Category

19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Faience, Majolica

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain
Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain

Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain

By F. Valenti

Located in Roslyn, NY

A rare and impressive large Spanish pitcher or jug made from heavy art glass and a figural silver plated collar and hinged lid in the form of a Boar's head retaining it's original gl...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle. Colouration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's ma...

Category

1860s Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher
Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher

Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

An antique wicker and mercury glass thermos pitcher, circa early-20th century, China. Beautiful wicker casing around a silver mercury glass thermos with silk, cork and aluminum stopp...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Wicker, Mercury Glass

English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher
English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher

English Arts & Crafts Crocodile Stamped Copper Pitcher

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century English Arts & Crafts copper vessel leans closer to object than accessory—its surface relentlessly stamped in a crocodile pattern that feels almost confro...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Majolica Duck Pitcher by Keller & Guérin, France, Art Nouveau, 1890
Majolica Duck Pitcher by Keller & Guérin, France, Art Nouveau, 1890

Majolica Duck Pitcher by Keller & Guérin, France, Art Nouveau, 1890

By Keller & Guérin

Located in Valencia, VC

French Majolica Duck-Shaped Pitcher by Keller et Guerin, Late 19th Century A beautifully crafted Majolica pitcher in the form of a duck, made by Keller et Guerin in Saint Clément, F...

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware

Bacchus Face Jug Pitcher from France
Bacchus Face Jug Pitcher from France

Bacchus Face Jug Pitcher from France

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

This unique porcelain pitcher in rich yellow is beautifully accented with purple grapes and green leaves along the foot and rim, complemented by delicate gold gilt trim. A truly rema...

Category

1850s French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta

DAUM NANCI - Champignon Pitcher - Circa 1910, signed
DAUM NANCI - Champignon Pitcher - Circa 1910, signed

DAUM NANCI - Champignon Pitcher - Circa 1910, signed

By Daum

Located in Porto, PT

Champignon Daum Pitcher, French, circa 1910, made of acid-etched glass paste, sculpted on a wheel and glazed. Signed 'DAUM NANCY'. Height: 24 cm.

Category

20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher
19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher

By Orchies

Located in Pearland, TX

A rare French majolica barbotine rabbit pitcher by Orchies, circa 1890. Model number LP2 on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher is depicted as a wh...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug Pitcher Blue Paint Decorated "2"
Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug Pitcher Blue Paint Decorated "2"

Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug Pitcher Blue Paint Decorated "2"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug with Blue Paint Decorated "2". Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 8" W x 8" D

Category

19th Century Country Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined
Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined

Set of 5 Antique Danish Copper Measuring Jugs, 1878, Certified and Tin-Lined

Located in Kastrup, DK

A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Valerio Albarello Gold Plated Pitcher Hollywood Regency
Valerio Albarello Gold Plated Pitcher Hollywood Regency

Valerio Albarello Gold Plated Pitcher Hollywood Regency

By Albarello, Swarovski

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Valerio Albarello gold plated pitcher. Stamped underneath with makers stamp. Hollywood Regency era. Dimensions:8.25 H x 4.75 D x 3.5 Diameter Please vis...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher
19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.  

Category

1880s French Country Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

French Majolica Pears Pitcher Orchies, circa 1890
French Majolica Pears Pitcher Orchies, circa 1890

French Majolica Pears Pitcher Orchies, circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pitcher with pears Orchies, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Country Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Holland Pewter and Teak Danish Coffee Pot 1960s KMD Tiel Daalderop
Royal Holland Pewter and Teak Danish Coffee Pot 1960s KMD Tiel Daalderop

Royal Holland Pewter and Teak Danish Coffee Pot 1960s KMD Tiel Daalderop

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Danish Modern Royal Holland KMD Tiel Daalderop Pewter and Teak coffee pot circa 1960. Mid Century Modern Royal Holland Pewter KMD Tiel pewter and teak wood coffee pot. Vintage From the 60’s with beautiful sleek lines. Danish Modern Coffee Pitcher with lid: 12.5" with lid on. Stamped with the Royal Holland Pewter logo, "KDM", and "Made in Holland", some numbers. Condition: There are some light dents on the side which I attempted to capture. The pewter has some scratches from normal use, small dents on side. This mid-century set is a compliment to many settings and is the ultimate danish mid century design. I would use as a Danish MCM vase...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Conversation Ptn rare shape, Georgian Ca 1825
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Conversation Ptn rare shape, Georgian Ca 1825

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Conversation Ptn rare shape, Georgian Ca 1825

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a superb Ironstone Jug or Pitcher made by the English Mason's Ironstone factory, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1825. The jug shape and pattern colorway are both ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver-Plated Water Jug
Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver-Plated Water Jug

Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver-Plated Water Jug

By Carl M. Cohr

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish quality Danish mid-century electroplated nickel silver water jug designed by Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr and dating from around 1950. The jug stands raised on a narrow ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs
1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs

1911 René Lalique - Decanter Sirenes & Grenouilles Glass Mermaids & Frogs

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Decanter "Sirenes et Grenouilles" (Mermaids and Frogs) made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1911. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional patina. Height: 39...

Category

1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'
Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle aubergine hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decora...

Category

1950s French Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Pitcher
19th Century French Pitcher

19th Century French Pitcher

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century French Jersey pitcher.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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 green olive Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a carnation.

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Found at an Estate Sale in Nurembe...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug
Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug

Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug

By Simon Fielding

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English Aesthetic movement Majolica pitcher or jug featuring a bamboo and basketweave design with hummingbirds, butterfly and flowers, turquoise interior. British Registrati...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Italian Modernist Hammered Brass Pitcher by Egidio Casagrande
Italian Modernist Hammered Brass Pitcher by Egidio Casagrande

Italian Modernist Hammered Brass Pitcher by Egidio Casagrande

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Italian modernist hammered brass pitcher / ewer by Egidio Casagrande, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 12"H. It is marked "Casag...

Category

Early 20th Century European Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century West German Scheurich Keramik Red Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s
Mid-Century West German Scheurich Keramik Red Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s

Mid-Century West German Scheurich Keramik Red Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950s "Scheurich Keramik" pitcher is a stunning example of the high quality that was the norm in West German Mid-Century ceramics. The combination of vibrant red and black creat...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Large Green French Vintage Pottery Jaspe Glazed Pitcher
Large Green French Vintage Pottery Jaspe Glazed Pitcher

Large Green French Vintage Pottery Jaspe Glazed Pitcher

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique Pottery Jaspe Multicolored Pitcher with Handle, France. Large French pitcher in terracotta with yellows, browns and greens with a marbleized glaze. The pottery piece has one ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Studio Pottery Pitcher - Wax Resist Decoration - Signed - Mid 20th C.
Vintage Studio Pottery Pitcher - Wax Resist Decoration - Signed - Mid 20th C.

Vintage Studio Pottery Pitcher - Wax Resist Decoration - Signed - Mid 20th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage wheel thrown studio pottery pitcher - wax resist floral decoration - speckled olive green glaze over the buff clay body - contrasting white glaze to the interior - artist's c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Country 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

French Art Deco stoneware pitcher - jug by Gilbert Méténier (Gannat), France, 1910s. Superb crystallizations. A very successful piece. Height : 7.1"(18cm) , Width : 9.6"(24.5cm) , De...

Category

1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

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 decorated with a red flower.

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Hand-Painted Majolica Cheetah Sculpture /Pitcher, Italy, 1975
Unique Hand-Painted Majolica Cheetah Sculpture /Pitcher, Italy, 1975

Unique Hand-Painted Majolica Cheetah Sculpture /Pitcher, Italy, 1975

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-645 Eye catching hand painted yellow and black Majolica ceramic Cheetah jug/pitcher A cool accent to any kitchen or to be use as a serving pitcher. Lovely as part of a ceramic co...

Category

1970s Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair English 19th C. Cobalt Blue, Jeweled & Gilt Double Handle Ewers by Copeland
Pair English 19th C. Cobalt Blue, Jeweled & Gilt Double Handle Ewers by Copeland

Pair English 19th C. Cobalt Blue, Jeweled & Gilt Double Handle Ewers by Copeland

By Copeland

Located in New York, NY

A Very Rare Pair of English 19th Century Cobalt Blue Ground Jeweled and Gilt Double snake Handle Ewers by Copeland. Each ewer consists of a cobalt blue ground, featuring a bulbous b...

Category

1870s English Louis XVI Antique Pitchers

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Pierre Digan La Borne Pair of Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Pitchers, 1970
Pierre Digan La Borne Pair of Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Pitchers, 1970

Pierre Digan La Borne Pair of Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Pitchers, 1970

By Pierre Digan

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pierre Digan. Pair of stoneware ceramic pitchers. Original perfect condition. Black and brown stoneware ceramic colors. Realised in la Borne circa 1970. Measures: Num...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Savoyard Pitcher, France, 19th Century
Antique Savoyard Pitcher, France, 19th Century

Antique Savoyard Pitcher, France, 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique Savoyard Pitcher, France, Late 19th Century. Warm yellow base with applied slip design, typical of the Savoie region.

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze  19th France
Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze  19th France

Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

French Arts and Crafts Copper Watering Pitcher, ca. 1900
French Arts and Crafts Copper Watering Pitcher, ca. 1900

French Arts and Crafts Copper Watering Pitcher, ca. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

boldly designed with angled water passages and spout, the body upwardly tapered

Category

Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Gerard Lafitte Oak and Brass Barrel Form Pitcher Wooden Jug France 1933
Gerard Lafitte Oak and Brass Barrel Form Pitcher Wooden Jug France 1933

Gerard Lafitte Oak and Brass Barrel Form Pitcher Wooden Jug France 1933

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Superb 1933, Brass banded, oak barrels. This beautiful wine or cider jugs were created by Gérard Lafitte, selected as Meilleur Ouvrier de France (one of the best workers in France)...

Category

1930s French Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Copper

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.