Pitchers and Decanters

As part of your treasured collection of silver, flatware and silverplate, you’ll find that vintage and antique pitchers and decanters are both vessels with a great diversity in form, style and materials. Pitchers have an ancient history, with an early example being the Greek hydria, which was used to carry water. Decanters, too, have a rich design heritage.

Usually a term that describes a glass bottle with a stopper, Roman decanters were also made of silver. A resurgence of designs in glass saw popularity during the Renaissance with the Venetian glassmaking industry. Many decanters were designed from a place of necessity, such as those in the Georgian era that allowed unfiltered sediment from wine that had been shipped across Europe to visibly settle.

Pitchers and decanters have continued to evolve with shifting times and tastes and now exist in various materials. Whether you're seeking out the delicate elegance of a modern silver pitcher or the playful beauty of an Art Deco decanter, the collection on 1stDibs offers pitchers and decanters of all kinds for use in your dining room, bar or for positioning among the other prized decorative objects you’ve curated in your glass display cabinet.