Vintage Mid-Century Mexican Pitcher

Vintage Mid-Century Mexican Pitcher
Discovered at Guadalajara’s Trocadero Flea Market, this handblown glass pitcher reflects the refined optimism of Mexico’s mid-century design movement. Its elegant, streamlined silhouette is accented by delicate bands of amber and amethyst, capturing the restrained color palette and modern sensibility that defined the postwar era. One of a kind, the pitcher bears the gentle signs of a life well lived. Whether used at the table or displayed as a sculptural object, it celebrates a time when even everyday household pieces were crafted with beauty, intention, and enduring quality.

Dimensions
Approximately 4.5"Dia × 19.25"H

Circa
1950s

Condition
Good, consistent with age and use. Our vintage pieces show the passage of time as we leave them in the original condition in which they were found. As a consequence, signs of wear and patina should be expected. Please refer to images for condition details.

About the Trocadero Flea Market
Every Sunday, Avenida México in Guadalajara transforms into El Trocadero, one of Mexico’s most celebrated antique and vintage markets. Founded in 1996 by a small group of collectors and antique dealers, it has grown into an essential destination for designers, collectors, and enthusiasts in search of exceptional objects from across the country. For us, Trocadero has become an indispensable stop on every visit to Guadalajara. Dealers arrive from Jalisco, the Bajío, and northern Mexico, bringing with them an extraordinary range of objects—from vintage Tonalá ceramics and mid-century glass to furniture, folk art, industrial pieces, and decorative objects that have quietly found their way out of Mexican homes. Many of the vintage pieces in the Embajada collection begin here. We return often, searching not simply for antiques, but for objects that embody the craftsmanship, character, and design history of Mexico. Every visit is different, and every discovery is one of a kind.