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Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Contemporary Ceramic Colorful Pitcher Majolica Pottery Handmade
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Decorative abstract contemporary ceramic pitcher by Mexican artist, Lorenzo Lorenzzo.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Carl Auböck Martini Newspaper Midcentury Glass Pitcher, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck in Austria. Typically these pitchers feature a leather belt but this particular piece is adorned with a ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Glassware 1960s Set 5
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish glassware 1960s Set 5 Mid-century modern barware. A stylish and colorful addition to the bar cart or bar cabinet. This set ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Spanish Terracotta Jug or Pitcher with Bas-Relief Christian Symboles, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta jug with yellow glaze. This kind of pitcher is used to keep the water fresh. Made circa 1950, in a traditionnal style, in Astudillo, Spain, with the sentence "recuerdo d...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bulbous body drinks pitcher.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

XXth Century White and Yellow Ceramic Bird Pitcher by Pierre Roulot 1951
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Roulot Rare and decorative XXth century ceramic pitcher Bird form with white and yellow ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed under the base D...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Harald Buchrucker hammerblow copper jug 1960s straight mid-century modern design
Located in Landshut, BY
Harald Buchrucker hammerblow copper jug 1960s straight mid-century modern design H / height: 30cm ~ upper Ø 5.8 cm ~ Ø base: 8.2cm ~ Gew. / weight: 630 grs MARKED: YES Buchru...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Ceramic pitcher by Keraluc, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic pitcher from the 1960s, made by Keraluc in Quimper, France. The pitcher takes the zoomorph shape of a rooster, decorated with floral and geometric motifs. With its original c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic pitcher by Kéraluc, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic pitcher from the 1960s, made by Keraluc in Quimper, Fance, in the shape of a bird, decorated with abstract and geometric patterns. With its original cap forming the bird's he...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Gouda Pottery Communion Jug by Hans Mengelberg, Latin Inscription, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This rare ceramic communion wine jug, crafted in the 1950s by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda pottery, reflects the elegant simplicity of mid-ce...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural German cactus watering can by Fritz Dienes for Hessische Majolika, Germany, 1953, with dual color glazed ceramic body and sculptural brass handle and spout, great lines, g...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

brown 20th century dessign stoneware ceramic pitcher by Jacky Coville 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacky Coville Large brown stoneware ceramic pitcher original perfect condition signed Height 18 cm Large 18 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

1960s French Baccarat Crystal Water Pitcher France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Baccarat Crystal Pitcher France Clean Lines Art Deco Style 7.63 h x 7 d x 4.38 diameter Stamped by maker Unsure year of production. Preowned o...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Crystaline Carafes in its Oak & Brass Box Spanish Style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of two crystalline lens carafes in their oak and fabric box. The box is adorned with brass pieces which give to this item a spanish style. French, circa 1960. The corks have sha...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stoneware 20th century design brown and black ceramic pitcher La Borne potter
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne potter Unique handmade piece Realised circa 1970 Large stoneware ceramic pitcher Original perfect condition signed Height 28 cm Large 18 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

20th century design brown stoneware ceramic pitcher by JP Turpin La Borne 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Turpin 20th century design unique handmade piece Large stoneware brown ceramic pitcher by Jean-Pierre Turpin Signed at the base height 25 cm Large 14 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

La Borne 20th century design Robert Heraud colored ceramic pitcher 1947 unique
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Robert Héraud Realised in La Borne Signed HERAUD 1947 Large brown and colored ceramic pitcher original perfect condition Height 29 cm Large 14 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wolmar Castillo Silver Plate Pitcher with Lizard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage pitcher handcrafted in silver plate over hammered copper featuring a stone clad lizard as a handle. Stamped Wolmar Castillo Silversmith on the bottom.
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pewter Pitchers in the style of Henning Koppel
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculptural mid-century pewter handled pitcher in the style of the "Pregnant Duck" model No. 992 by master silversmith, Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. No markings and unknown origin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid Century 1960s West German fat lava pottery pitcher. Mint green bubbly glaze on smooth dark grey. Signed see picture.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Toucan Pitcher with Lapis Lazuli & Azurite Inlay by Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage silver plated toucan pitcher with Lapis Lazuli and Azurite inlay designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Los Castillo. More than a utilitarian piece, this pitcher is m...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Brass

Crusty German Fat Lava Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Foamy cream and brown German Fat Lava Pitcher, 1960s Made by Scheurich, West Germany. Base is embossed in ceramic Scheurich Keramik West Germany. Wi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Regency Etched Glass Martini Pitcher
Located in west palm beach, FL
Serve in style with this Vintage Regency Etched Glass Martini Pitcher. Its elegant etching and timeless design make it perfect for entertaining, adding a touch of sophistication to y...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ombre Ceramic Pitcher
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of mid-century charm to your decor with this Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Pitcher. Perfect for American-style interiors, this pitcher features a sleek, curved design typica...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter / Bottle for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important vase in polychrome enameled ceramic by Jean de Lespinasse, Vallauris, France circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Green glass carafe
By Biot
Located in London, GB
A fabulous small French green handblown glass vase.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Traditional Spanish ceramic pitcher In original condition with minor wear consisitent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Vintage Eva Zeisel Ceramic "Town and Country" Pitchers for Red Wing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two (small and large) Eva Zeisel gunmetal gray glazed ceramic earthenware "Town and Country" pitchers for Red Wing Pottery (ca. 1947, Minnesota, USA). "Town and Country," perh...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Biot bubble glass carafe pitcher
By Biot
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handblown bubble glass carafe pitcher atttibuted to Biot.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Stoneware pitcher by Gustave Tiffoche, Guérande, circa 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Gustave Tiffoche, Guérande, France, circa 1960. Tiffoche incised signature on bottom. H22cm
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Ander Water Pitcher by Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Gunnar Ander Water Pitcher by Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Large white ceramic pitcher by Norbert Pierlot, 1960, France
Located in PARIS, FR
Large white ceramic pitcher by norbert pierlot, Made in ratilly in the 60's, signed and stamped. Very fine workmanship. Dimensions: 31cm, diamet...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Art Pottery - Scheurich Red Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
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...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Los Castillo Mexican Silver Plate Pitcher with Turquoise Parrot Handle 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Decorative and sculptural serving pitcher by Los Castillo for Taxco Mexico circa 1950s Silver plate vessel with a perched parrot handle made of tessellated turquoise stone and bras...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Brass

Set Carl Aubock Style Drink, Denmark 1960s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Carl Aubock Style Pitcher and Glasses. Crystal Drink Pitcher. Six Handled Glasses Cups. Rattan wrapped handles, Denmark 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Roger Jacques, Saint-Amand-En-Puisaye, France, circa 1950, in the manner of Robert Deblander. Signed and stamped on the underside. Very good condition. D...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of small pitcher by Jacky Coville
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of small stoneware pitchers by Jacky Coville, Biot, France, circa 1970. Both signed « JC ». Perfect condition. Dimensions : H12cm H11,5cm
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This well balanced and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. With a rounded ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Dartmouth Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Green Brown color England 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Green Brown color England 19th
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19th Century English Antique Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modernist Pitcher in Ruby Lacquered Goatskin & Brass by Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
This striking and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Pitcher in Ruby Lacquered Goatskin & Brass by Aldo Tura originates from Italy, Circa 1960. This beautifully colored p...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Precious Stone

Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vase features an elegantly curved profile and...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Blue Glass Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century-style wide base blue cased glass pitcher
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Swid Powell Buggs Bunny Silver Plate Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Swid Powell Buggs Bunny Silver Plate Pitcher
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Modern West German Red Pitcher
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern West German large red lava glazed jug or pitcher. Numbered on bottom: 0787225. Nicely turned with accents of brown-black glazing along the rings, handle & spout; w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Mosaic and Brass Cups Set by Salvador Teran
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic set of 5 brass and stone cups designed by Salvador Teran in excellent vintage conditions, circa 1960. About Salvador Teran: Born in Taxco, (1920-1974) traine...
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stone, Brass

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with a handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Large fat Lava Glazed Pitcher chocolate & red by Scheurich Germany 1970
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a stunning example of mid-20th century ceramic artistry: a large fat lava glazed pitcher, crafted in 1970 by the renowned German manufacturer Scheurich. This eye-catching...
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Narrow Pitcher with a flaired top and handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with a small handle, bulbus base, and tapered neck (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Mosaic and Brass Pitcher by Salvador Teran with 3 glasses
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic mosaic and brass pitcher with glasses designed by Salvador Teran in excellent vintage conditions, circa 1960. About Salvador Teran: Born in Taxco, (1920-1974...
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stone

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with a cylindrical shape and handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Narrow Pitcher with a flaired top and handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Narrow Pitcher with a flaired top and handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Narrow Pitcher with a handle adn flaired top (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Green Glass Pitcher and Eight Glasses by Vetri Taddei di Empoli, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Green Glass Pitcher and Eight Glasses by Vetri Taddei di Empoli, Italy, 1940s
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Narrow Tall Pitcher with handle (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Modern pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pitchers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pitchers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include Aldo Tura, Los Castillo, Gunnar Nylund, and Jacques Blin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pitchers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $657.

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