Pitchers
1870s French Victorian Antique Pitchers
Faience, Ceramic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pitchers
Plastic
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pitchers
Earthenware
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Pitchers
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Pitchers
Earthenware
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Steel
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Pitchers
Ironstone
1890s Belgian Belle Époque Antique Pitchers
Majolica
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Pitchers
Ironstone
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Art Glass
Late 19th Century English Other Antique Pitchers
Majolica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Blown Glass
1990s French Pitchers
Ceramic
19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers
Pottery
19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers
Pottery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pitchers
Metal, Enamel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pitchers
Metal, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Pitchers
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Pitchers
Earthenware
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Enamel
Early 20th Century Greek Pitchers
Ceramic
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Art Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers
Ceramic
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.