12 creative ways to use your old Arabia milk pitcher—it’s the perfect vase and more!
Have you inherited an old Arabia milk pitcher but aren’t sure how to use it? This once-everyday household item might just be the most beautiful vase in the world, yet it’s also versatile for storage—dents won’t matter a bit. Get inspired by these ideas and bring out your pitcher!
1. Taste and style
Move a store-bought herb pot into the pitcher and make sure it has enough water. Even a single herb pot can yield a nice harvest on your kitchen windowsill.
2. Laundry day
Add a practical touch of beauty to everyday life by storing your clothespins in an old milk pitcher.
3. Ribbons and strings
Gather your essential gift-wrapping tools in the pitcher, so scissors, tape, and ribbons are kept together and easy to reach. The Arabia Oksa pitcher was designed by Raija Uosikkinen.
4. Where’s the coloring book?
Stand colored pencils upright inside the pitcher. It’s easy to move them wherever they’re needed, and your drawing tools remain neatly stored. The Arabia Aprikoosi pitcher was designed by Kaarina Aho. Two different sizes were produced between 1964 and 1974.
5. One napkin at a time
Roll your napkins up and slip them into the pitcher. It’s easy to carry them to the table, they won’t blow away in a breeze, and you can grab one whenever you need it.
6. Beautiful when dry
You can’t find a more beautiful flower vase than an old Arabia milk pitcher. If there’s a chip in the bottom that won’t hold water, fill the pitcher with paper flowers—or dried ones.
7. Game day
No more lost puzzle pieces or board game parts! Keep them safe in a pitcher. The wooden sticks from the classic Mikado game are always ready to play in this Arabia Atria pitcher, designed by Kaarina Aho.
8. At an artist’s home
A pitcher filled with brushes is sure to spark inspiration. Beautifully displayed, they can take pride of place on a shelf.
9. Set the mood
Why stash your candles away in a cabinet when you can display them in a beautiful old milk pitcher? A pitcher full of candles also makes a wonderful housewarming gift.
10. An eco-friendly deed
Do you enjoy picking wildflowers? By gathering a bouquet of invasive plants, such as lupins, you help protect the environment while also creating a striking arrangement. An old milk pitcher suits a relaxed summer look perfectly.
11. Knitting needles at hand
Keep your double-pointed needles and crochet hooks in a pitcher to stay organized. If you’re a passionate crafter with a large collection, you could color-code your needles with pitchers in different colors.
12. Ladles in the pitcher
What could be better for storing wooden kitchen utensils than an old Arabia milk pitcher? It looks lovely next to the stove and holds plenty of utensils. Designed by Kaarina Aho, turquoise L-model Atria pitchers can still be found at flea markets and vintage dish shops.
