Pair of Early 20th Century Dieulefit Rustic Earthenware Pitchers

This early twentieth century pair of earthenware pitchers reflects the quiet beauty of traditional rural pottery from Dieulefit, a long established ceramics center in southeastern France. Hand thrown and finished in flowing banded glazes, their surfaces shift through soft tones of sand, honey, and deep brown, with subtle variations that reveal the movement of the wheel and the kiln. The gently rounded forms, side pouring lips, and simple pulled handles speak to their utilitarian origins, when such vessels were made for daily kitchen use and valued for durability, balance, and expressive glazing rather than uniformity.

Today, this complementary duo brings warmth and authenticity to an interior. Displayed together on open shelving, they create an effortless collected look, or they may be used individually to hold utensils by the stove, brushes on a desk, or seasonal stems on a table. Their mellow colors and timeworn surfaces lend depth and character, offering a sense of history that feels equally at home in rustic, modern, or thoughtfully layered spaces.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Bigger one is approx. 7½" high. Smaller one is approx. 5" high
Bigger one is approx. 19cm high. Smaller one is approx. 13cm high