Not Furniture (Plastic Beverage Pitcher / Rubbermaid Bouncer Pitcher)
Kitchenware / Drinkware (Not a furniture piece) · Modern Commercial Foodservice / Promotional Drinkware (c. 1980s-Present) · Rubbermaid Commercial Products ('BOUNCER' trademark visible on handle top)
Type
Kitchenware / Drinkware (Not a furniture piece)
Style Period
Modern Commercial Foodservice / Promotional Drinkware (c. 1980s-Present)
Material
Clear polycarbonate / acrylic plastic with printed vinyl/screen-printed decal
Age Estimate
Circa 1980s - 2000s
Dimensions
Height: ~8-9 inches, Width (with handle): ~7 inches, Diameter: ~5 inches; Capacity: approx. 60-64 oz
Origin
United States; commonly used in diners, restaurants, and domestic kitchens for serving Florida orange juice
Designer/Maker
Rubbermaid Commercial Products ('BOUNCER' trademark visible on handle top)
Value Estimate
$10 - $20 USD (as a collectible vintage promotional kitchen item)
Description
This object is a clear plastic beverage pitcher rather than a piece of furniture. It is a classic commercial Rubbermaid Bouncer pitcher featuring vertical fluted panels and a handle stamped with 'BOUNCER'. The front displays an orange juice promotional logo reading '100% pure FLORIDA'S SEAL OF APPROVAL' with a green leaf graphic.
Key Features
Fluted plastic walls, integrated molded handle stamped 'BOUNCER', printed Florida orange juice seal of approval logo, poured spout
Color & Finish
Clear transparent plastic body with orange, green, and black printed graphic ('100% pure Florida's Seal of Approval')
Construction Method
Industrial injection-molded plastic
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Molded single-piece construction with a molded side handle; visible mold seam lines from factory manufacturing
Wood Grain & Species
N/A (Constructed entirely of plastic)
Surface Treatment
Smooth molded clear plastic finish with ribbed fluting along the lower and upper perimeter
Upholstery Details
N/A (No upholstery present)
Hardware & Fittings
N/A (Integrated plastic handle molded into the body)
Origin & Provenance
United States; commonly used in diners, restaurants, and domestic kitchens for serving Florida orange juice
Condition Notes
Good vintage/used condition; minor surface scratching on plastic consistent with age and washing; printed graphic remains bright and intact.
Interesting Facts
The 'Bouncer' line by Rubbermaid became an industry standard in diners and school cafeterias due to its shatter-resistant polycarbonate design, making it virtually unbreakable compared to traditional glass pitchers.
Cultural Significance
Represents classic late 20th-century Americana food service design and agricultural promotional merchandise from the Florida Department of Citrus.
Similar Pieces
Glass beer pitchers, Cambro clear plastic pitchers, Anchor Hocking glass pitchers
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash with mild dish soap and non-abrasive sponge to avoid clouding or scratching the plastic; avoid high-heat dishwasher cycles to preserve the printed graphic logo.
Value Estimate
$10 - $20 USD (as a collectible vintage promotional kitchen item)
Sustainability Notes
Durable, long-lasting reusable plastic designed to reduce breakage waste in commercial settings; made from non-biodegradable synthetic polymers.