Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is the plate under a tea cup called?
1 Answer
A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Related Questions
- What is a demitasse cup and saucer?1 Answer
- What are handleless tea cups called?1 Answer
- What is a Japanese tea cup called?1 Answer
- What is a wedding Cup?1 Answer
- What is a china cup?1 Answer
Shop for Italian Tea Cup Saucer on 1stDibs
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup & Saucer, 1991
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, with floral design, by designer Richard
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup & Saucer
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
white porcelain, with black and gold, coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
This opulent set of two tea cups with saucers will make a sophisticated addition to an afternoon
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Vintage Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup Saucer, Set of 12
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage set of 12 Italian designer white porcelain with gold coffee or tea cup and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Missoni Italian Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup and Saucer
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful colorful porcelain coffee espresso or demitasse tea cup and saucer from the iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and special porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, circa early to mid-20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Tea Sets
Materials
Gold