Today, I’m showing you over 30 pitchers. These are all in the style of Farmhouse French. They may not all be considered country French, but they are all Farmhouse French. If you are on the lookout for pitchers, I hope this post helps you. Some pitchers may show up more than once, but I tried to limit multiple photos of the same pitcher.
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Okay let’s talk farmhouse French pitchers. The two below are authentic French watering cans. They have a very distinctive look very different from American watering cans.
First I have a collection of vintage blue and white pitchers. They are all English except for the short squat floral one; it’s French. The French one was originally used to fill a bathtub.
In this shelf, I’ve got a collection of white ironstone pitchers.
I love to use my pitchers to hold things and to display flowers.
I love creamers too, and technically they also are pitchers.
These blue and tan pitchers look so French, and yet they were all made in Texas.
Here’s another collection of white ironstone.
Below I have a blue French enamel water pitcher. I have two of these blue French watering cans.
Silverplate pitchers are excellent for flowers.
Here’s a large white pitcher that is new.
This is another large white pitcher that is new.
These sweet little creamers are so delicate and pretty.
Here’s another large, white, new pitcher.
I don’t always polish my silverplate pitchers. Shhhh…
There’s another white pitcher, but I can’t tell if I’ve shown this one before, since so much of it is covered up.
Ironstone pitchers are PERFECT for flowers!
Silverplate pitchers can also be used to hold your wooden spoons.
Well I hope you’ve enjoyed our round up of Farmhouse French pitchers.
Beautiful pitchers…I once saw a gorgeous table set for a ladies tea party and they had used all kinds of creamers by each place setting to hold a spig of flowers and a pretty napkin with the guests name tied on the handle of the creamer..so fun!
I’m not certain that l’ll be able to distinguish what a true French Farmhouse pitcher looks like, does is have more to do with an esthetic, or just what one likes? However, l did enjoy your gallery of beautifully photographed pitchers!
Love this post. I have always loved pitchers too. I also love blue and white. This was all eye candy to me.
You have a wonderful collection of pitchers. I have a bunch of white ones that I use for flowers but I have been on the lookout for some pretty silver ones.
Shelley
Shelley, Check the thrift stores. If the pieces are tarnished, they are often marked way down.
Great idea – thanks!
Shelley
Love your displays and always enjoy seeing your design ideas. I look forward everyday to see what you post!, keep those ideas coming!!!
Deb
Hi!
This post is delightful! I have always loved (and sort of collect) cream and sugar sets, but just started to get into pitchers. So fun! Thank you!
Have a great weekend!
so what makes a pitcher French. they are all lovely. Also is their white ironstone that is French or is it America.
hank you.
Love your style! Beautiful photography!
Love the pictures and suggestions but I’m still confused as to what makes their style French or Country French.
Well Linda, they may not BE French, but what I am saying is they will all work perfectly in a Farmhouse French room. They are all compatible with that style whether they are French or not.
I love the way flowers look in the white ironstone! I’m going to have to keep on the lookout for some ironstone as I really don’t have any yet.
such lovely pitchers and i love the way you display them
What a beautiful collection of pitchers. I have a collection of teapots but not that many. Pitchers are so versatile in their uses. I have a vintage white ironstone pitcher that I place my flowers in.
If it’s French, I can always find a place for it in our 103 year old home in Goliad! LOVE these pitchers!
Very pretty, I think my favorite is the speckle pitcher from Urban Outfitters! Thanks again for great entertaining!
You have a beautiful collection of pitchers and I love how you use them. Have a beautiful day, Anita!
Would take any one of these pitchers in a heartbeat! Yummy.
I collect pitchers…from mini creamers on up, but I wouldn’t know Farmhouse French from doghouse Texas…. Thank you for the lesson, and I have most of the older ones pictured, plus many more. They are just so graceful and pretty that I can’t resist them :^)
Blessings and have a great weekend,
J
You are too funny Jaybird
I love love love your examples! I inherited my grandmother’s collection of cream pitchers and am always drawn the pitchers and jugs of any size, shape or pattern. Really pleased to see the many uses you display, too–I have my kitchen utensils in silverplate pitchers–and champagne buckets–on my counters.
I do not mind the look of unpolished pitcher the great thing is you can always change the look by a little rub and a wish.
Hello Anita,
I inherited a whole collection of silver plated pieces like sugar/ creamer sets, pitchers, salt and pepper, trays and serving utensils. Probably in the area of 50 pieces. They all look very similar (color/patina wise) to your utensil holding pitcher. However, some are a whole lot more “discolored.” I know that the the whole patina thing is a thing but I would like to be able to get some pieces back to a more “silvery” look. I have tried multiple cleaners and even the baking soda electrolysis trick. They all shined up and are really clean but still have the discoloring. Do you think this means the silver plating has been removed over time and I am just left with the base metal? If you know of any other methods for getting pieces back to a more original look, I would be happy to try.
Thank you so much for all the inspiration and information you give!
I love the pitchers – and the creative ways that you use them.
Love your “down to earth” decorating!!! Love all things country French and appreciate all your sharing!!
So happy sweet Nancy, thank you!
I love all of them – so unique yet function the same…my favorite is large white one…oh and all the silver…beautiful.
Love these ideas. I will need to remember them. All so pretty and useful too.
I have a collection of antique pitchers and sugar bowls and creamers. I love them! I use a glass pitcher on either side of my stove. One holds all my spatulas and spoons and the other hold my spatulas and tongs.
What an educational post!! Love ALL pitchers… polished or not!
My favorites are the large, curvy white ones, and that pretty short flowered one. And I love all the flowers that I believe came from your garden because they are not the type found in florists or grocery stores. I especially love the blue ones. Thanks for sharing, Anita.
Enjoyed seeing your collection of pitchers, especially the large white ones. I don’t collect anything (I have moved way too many times to do so) and now that we are retired and settled down I am not interested in starting. But I do enjoy seeing what others collect
I love the idea of using the silverplate pitchers for flowers. I have a lot oF my Mother’s silver plate platters and serving trays. I use a small heart shaped silver plated dish to hold my jewerlry. I would appreciate any suggestions for use of a Oval silver platters, any ideas?
I love white ironstone. Always looking for ideas to display my collection.
Love the pitchers!
My favorite score was an Arthur Court discontinued pitcher, in perfect condition, that I found at a local antique mall for $25!! I still smile every time I look at it 🙂
Nice post, shows how you can mixed styles and still have them fit into the French-style. Thanks as always.
I love all the pitchers. You have a lovely collection. I collect Ironstone pitchers.Alby
I love the pitchers. Thanks to you I have started collecting them. I ask for ironstone when I go to antique stores or shows. What I have found is mostly creamers, but as you say they are little pitchers also.
Thanks for sharing your pitcher collection and more of your “how-to” expertise. Psst, I don’t polish my silver either …. I love the tarnished look!
I only collect English ironstone pitchers and I have a pretty big collection going! I use them all over my house! So pretty! I like the silver ones but keeping them from tarnishing would be too much for me. I couldn’t stand it if they were tarnished! Lol
I enjoy your blog!
I also have started collecting pitchers. I really enjoyed seeing all of yours. They are so sweet and yet elegant at the same time. You can use them for so many things or just set them out by themselves. Thank you for sharing!
Thank so much for the lovely ideas. I would have never thought of such. I love it!
Anita, I love your collection of ironstone. I also collect ironstone and just buy what I like!
I love pitchers, and have a few myself. These are very beautiful. Thanks for tge tips.