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Georg Jensen Tea & Coffee Service 456
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen tea and coffee service with ebony handles, design #456 by Harald Nielsen from circa 1927. This set includes: Coffee Pot #456A, Teapot #...
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

5 Piece Sheffield Ashley Coffee and Tea Service
By Sheffield Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 5-Piece Queen Anne style silver plated coffee and tea service by Sheffield, England includes Coffee Pot (3"Dx10"Wx9"H) Tea Pot (5"Dx11.5"Wx7"H) Sugar Bowl (3"Dx7"Wx4"H) and C...
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1950s English Queen Anne Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Tea & Coffee Service 3
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique 830 silver Georg Jensen tea and coffee service topped with ebony finials, design #3 by Georg Jensen from circa 1914. This pattern is seldom seen, very Art Nouveau in desig...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Coffee Set 1017
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Mid-Century Georg Jensen coffee set with handles of guaiacum (a South American hardwood), design #1017 by Henning Koppel from 1952. This set includes – Coffee Pot, ...
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20th Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Tea Set 3-Piece Sterling Silver Fine Quality, Sheffield England, 1930
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Sterling Silver, Art Deco period, 3-piece tea set consisting of teapot, milk jug and Sugar Bowl, made by Cooper Brothers & Sons of Sheffield, England in 1930. ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco Coffee Service 319
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco coffee service, design #319 by Harald Nielsen from circa 1928. The coffee pot has a beautiful horn handle applied in two pieces, for h...
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Camel Form "Karawan" Silver-Plated Teapot by Mariage Freres Paris France
By Moore Brothers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French silver-plated Karawan teapot in a camel form design: A Marvel by Mariage Frères, Paris.(French, founded 1854).it emerges from the storied ateliers of Mariage Frères, a renowne...
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Late 20th Century French Islamic Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Tea Pot Can Teapot, Copper Brass Bamboo, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pot for tea, water, coffee, milk, etc. made of copper and bamboo manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. An authentic handmade piece in very good original condition with lovely pat...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

A Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Coffee Set 1091
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee set with handles of ivory, design #1091 by Henning Koppel from 1961. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Mode...
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20th Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and well made vintage sterling tea and coffee service set consists of a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Ribbed design on each piece and all handles are rope ...
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Pre-War Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Coffee Set 600A
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A three-piece vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen coffee service with ebony handles in the Pyramid pattern, design #600A by Harald Nielsen from 1930. This set includes – Coffee Pot ...
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Teapot 1011
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen teapot with ebony handle and finial, design #1011 by Johan Rohde from 1906. Originally designed as a coffee pot, this piece resembles an Aladdin’s lamp...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Teapot 1011
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Teapot 1011
H 5.24 in W 10.24 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Italian sterling silver teapot modelled in the form of a camel; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This magnificen...
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1990s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Deco Coffee Service 736 Harald Nielsen
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a seldom seen sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco coffee service with ebony handles, design #736 by Harald Nielsen from the early 1930s. Additional information: Material: ...
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Early Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Teapot 279
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen 830 silver teapot with ebony handle, design #279 by Johan Rohde from circa 1918. Additional information: Material: Silver Styles: Art Nouveau Hallmarks: Vint...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in bottom. Great silver plated and ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Ercuis French Art Deco Tea Set France c1936
By Ercuis
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Ecruis French Art Deco tea set. Produced between 1938 and 1938 Date : c1930 Origin : France Decoration : Five piece silver plate set with tray, cream jug, sucrier, teapot,...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa
By Gio Ponti, Calderoni
Located in Roma, IT
Tea or coffee set designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome and produced by the historic Italian manufacturer Fratelli Calderoni between 1950s and 1960s. This vi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Jens H. Quistgaard, Denmark, Flamestone Tea Service in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008), Denmark. Flamestone tea service in stoneware for six people, 1960s-1970s. Consisting of six teacups with saucers, teapot and cream / sugar set. The ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Stoneware

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar 600A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage two-piece sterling silver creamer and sugar set from Georg Jensen, featuring the Pyramid pattern, design #600A by Harald Nielsen from 1930. The Art Deco-inspired design sho...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Italian Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern Tea Set by Montagnani
By Montagnani
Located in Northampton, GB
Designed by Punta Bacola for Montagnani From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this uber stylish Tea Service in the Art Deco Style. The Service complete with a Tea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal

Frank Brangwyn Royal Doulton Art Deco Harvest Pattern Cup & Saucer
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and scarce Art Deco Royal Doulton cup and saucer decorated in a harvest pattern by renowned Welsh artist Sir Frank William Brangwyn (Belgian, 1867-1956) and dating from aro...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Pottery

Service à café en porcelaine de Limoges Bonhomme vers 1960
By Limoges
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Service à café en porcelaine de Limoges Bonhomme vers 1960 Service complet et en très bon état à décor de paons et de fleurs noir et or sur fond blanc, agrémenté d’un liseré or. Comp...
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Mid-20th Century French Other Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Italian Art Deco Tea Set by Richard Ginori in White and Tiffany Green Majolica
By Richard Ginori, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Roma, IT
A set made in Italy by the historic ceramic and porcelain company Richard Ginori, founded in Tuscany in Sesto Fiorentino in 1896, and currently owned by the luxury brand Gucci (Kerin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Majolica

Artist Signed Ceramic Slab Teapot
Located in Fall River, MA
Signed pottery slab teapot with neutral grey and brown glaze. Measures 8" by 7" by 1.5".
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Artist Signed Ceramic Slab Teapot
Artist Signed Ceramic Slab Teapot
H 8 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Eva Zeisel HallCraft White Classic Tea Set
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Sharon, CT
Three piece Eva Zeisel designed 'Classic' Tea Serving Set by Hall, in 'White'. The way Zeisel preferred it, without the Commercial Decal additions. Notice that the original signature...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Copper and Brass Postmodern Teapot
Located in Fall River, MA
Postmodern copper and brass teapot measuring 8x5” in pristine condition.
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Tea Sets

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Brass, Copper

Royal Albert, England. "Lady Hamilton." Large teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Albert, England. "Lady Hamilton." Large teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer with polychrome floral motifs and gold decoration. Ca. 1930s. Marked. In perfect condition. Teapot:...
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1930s British Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
In 1954 Rosenthal Studio-Linie of Germany introduced the Form 2000 dinnerware first designed by the industrial designers, Raymond Loewy (French-American, b. 1893 - d. 1986) and Richa...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Christian Dior 20th century - tea service on its sterling silver and l
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR DECORATION Three-piece tea service in solid silver and lapis lazuli composed of a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl, oblong in shape whose handles and grips are deco...
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20th Century Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Danish Tea Set by Einer Hellerøe for BR Keramik, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish tea set by Einer Hellerøe for BR Keramik, 1950s This set consist of one teapot with braided handle and six small tea cups. This series was designed 1958 and named Ama...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tea Set 1960s, Era Capron
By Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern ceramic tea set 1960s, Era Capron Free form Ceramic cups and under cups by Peter and Denise Orlando, France 1960s. Glazed in grey with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Enamel

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Glass

Bassano Tea & Coffee Set Italian floral Hand painted Ceramic 1960's Italy
By Bassano
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a charming Bassano Tea & Coffee Set from the 1960s, showcasing the exquisite artistry of Italian ceramics. This delightful set features a beautiful hand-painted floral pa...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

LBS Co. 1849 English Edwardian Style Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LBS Co. 1849 English Edwardian Style Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set - 4 Pc Set. Item features (1) teapot, (1) coffee pot, (1) creamer, (1) sugar bowl. Each piece has "MKC" monogram, or...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

1970s Vandor San Francisco Clouds and Rainbow Porcelain Teapot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vandor Imports of San Francisco Clouds and Rainbow Porcelain Teapot. Three tiers of bright white clouds form the base, belly, and shoulder of the pot with a 70's Pride colored rainbo...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Midcentury Porcelain Navy Blue Tea Coffee Service Jug and Cups, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lovely Mid-Century Modern porcelain painted marble coffee set. Service for 6 people produced by Zaklady Porcelany in Wloclawek in the 1960s. The service consists of a jug, sugar b...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Vintage Tea Sets

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Enamel

Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960
By Christofle
Located in Renens, CH
« Float » coffee set in gilded métal, in the style of Christofle and Tomas Kral, in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960. Object composed of : - A tray (W: 42, D: 32, H: 2 cm) - A cof...
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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal

Maroon Tea & Coffee Set Glazed Ceramic 1970's Italy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a striking Maroon Tea & Coffee Set from 1970s Italy, crafted in glazed ceramic. This post-modern style set includes six pieces, each reflecting the distinctive design and ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Maroon Tea & Coffee Set Glazed Ceramic 1970's Italy
Maroon Tea & Coffee Set Glazed Ceramic 1970's Italy
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H 11.42 in Dm 5.52 in
Tea / Coffee Service by Italian - American silversmith Ubaldo Vitali
By Vitali
Located in Dallas, TX
This tea/coffee service was a commission of the Newark Museum for their 75th anniversary in 1984, is one of one and crafted from 409 ounces of solid silver, ebony & bone. Ubaldo Vita...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Le Tallec Set of 4 Demitasse Cups and Matching Tray with Profuse Raised Gilding
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Le Tallec set that includes four demitasse cups and saucers with a tray with a matching pattern. All the cups and saucers and the tray are embellished in raised ...
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1950s French Rococo Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix Hand Made Burma Teak Tea Service Set 6 & Tray
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix hand-made Burma teak tea service set of 6 glass inserts, 6 Burma teak cup vessels, and a Burma teak serving tray. Beautiful condition, ke...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Glass, Teak

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Qianjiang Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century...
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Traditional Antique French Coffee Set of 21 Pieces, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique tea set consistent of 21 pieces including coffee plates, coffee cups and pots. Made by an unknown manufacturer in France. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Midcentury Tea Set by Luc Vallauris Provencal Studio Art Pottery Faience Ceramic
By Luc Vallauris
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vallauris tea set by Luc French Studio Pottery France, circa 1950-1960 Stylish 1950s-1960s Art Pottery tea service 4 cups and saucers Tea and sugar pot Measurements given are fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Vintage Danish Tableware by J. H. Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Kronjyden
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish tableware by J. H. Quistgaard, 1960s Danish ceramic tea set model Relief, designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard (IHQ) in 1959/1960. Primarily from Kronjyden, the first m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Teak

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960
By Jean and Jacqueline Lerat
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Jean Lerat Realised in La Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic tea pot original perfect condition signed at the base height 23 cm Large 23 cm Width 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: D 9.6 cm. w...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer in cream-colored porcaelain with gold decoration. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: D 9....
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1930s Swedish Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Silversmith Georges Lecomte - Tea-Coffee Set In Silver Art Déco 1925
By Georges Leconte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SERVICE THE CAFE 4 PIECES MARTELE in silver 1st grade. Flat-bottomed model, the body is slightly ribbed. The covers of the teapot and the coffee maker are provided with a shell-shape...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Nippon Hand Painted Floral Tea/Coffee Pot with 6 Demitasse Cups&Saucers
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Nippon tea/coffee pot set is a stunning addition to any collection. The hand-painted floral design showcases the intricate detail and skilled craftsmanship of the porce...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Victorian Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

10 Dutch Silver Pastry Forks by Th. & P. Moerkerk, ca 1930
Located in Delft, NL
10 Dutch silver pastry forks by Th. & P. Moerkerk, ca 1930 10 Dutch silver pastry forks with floral pattern. 10 different flowers on the handle of the fork, made by Th. & P. Moe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Vintage Six Russian Imperial Lomonosov Gilt Porcelain Covered Tea Set Cups 1930s
By Lomonosov
Located in Portland, OR
Vintage set of six Imperial Lomonosov Handpainted Gilt Porcelain tea cups & saucers with covers, comprising 18 pieces. The set is in perfect condition, each cup and saucer is hand d...
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1930s Russian Baltic Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Memphis Design Silver Plate and Lucite Tea and Coffee Set by Guildart France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sophisticated French modernist Memphis-style coffee or tea serving set. The set features a coffee pot, teapot, creamer, and sugar pot with a sculptural polished silver plate metal ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pierre Cardin - Tea Coffee Service 4 Pieces Sterling Silver Futuristic Model XXt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare and exceptional 4-piece coffee tea service in solid silver futuristic type composed of a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug, a covered sugar bowl, the handles are in rosewood st...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Memphis Naj Oleari Ceramic Tea Set by Massimo Iosa Ghini - 1980s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the iconic style of the 80s design movement with this rare and amazing tea or coffee set designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis Naj Oleari in the 1980s. This beautiful...
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1980s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Modernist Copper Insulated Ceramic Kettle by Hall China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century copper insulated ceramic Kettle by The Hall China Company for Forman Family inc. Crafted with precision and pride, this kettle embodies early Mid-century design wit...
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1950s North American Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Set of 17 Ceramic Glass by Grespots, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 17 Ceramic Glass by Grespots. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials:...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Russian Suprematist Kazimir Malevich Style White Porcelain Tea Service for Two
By Kazimir Malevich
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage tea set for two in the style of Kazimir Malevich. The set consists of a tea pot with lid, a sugar bowl with lid and two tea cups. Three of the four pieces have a mark on th...
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20th Century Russian Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Tea & Coffee Service set, Vallauris France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Tea & Coffee Service Set. Made in Vallauris, France 1960's period. Large set with a Tea pot, Coffee Pot, Sugar bowl, Milk jug, Creamer, Butter b...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

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Vintage Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage tea sets available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, all vintage tea sets available were constructed with great care. Vintage tea sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage tea sets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern vintage tea sets are of considerable interest. Vintage tea sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Gio Ponti and Rosenthal are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Tea Sets?

Vintage tea sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,499, while the lowest priced sells for $15 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.

Finding the Right Tea Sets for You

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.

Questions About Vintage Tea Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver 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, 2021
    Silver 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.

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Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.

Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit

Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.

With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables

When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.

Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks

The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.

Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions

Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.