10 Easy Pieces: The Perfect Pitcher
From Sarah:
A water pitcher (or “jug,” as we like to say in the UK) done properly is the perfect embodiment of good design. You might think it’s easy to design something so simple, but, in truth, it’s a great test for even the most seasoned designer. Not surprisingly, two of my favorites are from that great UK design dynasty, Conran.
Jasper Conran’s simple fine bone china jug is part of his White Collection for Wedgwood. £36.60 at wedgwood.com
Sophie Conran designs for Portmeirion; her Celadon jug is available in the US from dishesdecorandmore.com (currently on sale for $18.70)
Heath Ceramics’ pitcher is available in a variety of colors for $66 at
heathceramics.com
The Studio pitcher from Pottery Barn is surprisingly appealing; $22 from potterybarn.com
Another success story from a mass retailer; the Italian rustic white pitcher for $21.95 from crateandbarrel.com
Cornishware has long been a staple of the British breakfast table; this Cornish Blue Dreadnaught Jug is available from Conran for $39, conranusa.com
Two enamel offerings from the UK:
1.White enamel jug for £15 from one of our favourite British sites,
labourandwait.co.uk
2.Enamel retro jug available for £12 from gardentrading.co.uk
Jasper Conran takes the simple pitcher to a new level with this pewter-coated beauty; $125 from his above line at wedgewood.com
1 comment June 25th, 2007
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