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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
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Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Barware
Crystal
Early 20th Century Japanese Barware
Gold
20th Century Japanese Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Tea Sets
Ceramic, Rubber
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Hardwood
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Linen
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Ceramic
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Marble
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Pottery
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Lacquer
1940s American Modern Animal Prints
Lithograph
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Metal, Chrome
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Porcelain
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Silver
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Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Iron, Bronze
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Enamel, Silver
20th Century Chinese Barware
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Barware
Porcelain
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1940s Japanese Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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Porcelain
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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tableware
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Serving Bowls
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Barware
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Wood, Burl
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Serving Bowls
Pottery
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Ceramics
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Iron, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Iron, Silver
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Ceramic
2010s Hungarian Porcelain
Porcelain
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Silver
Vintage 1960s American Barware
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
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Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
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