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Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s
Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s

Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Coffee/tea set - 1930s This coffee set from the 1930s is in the typical style of the streamline

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English Silver rectangular tea set 1930s
English Silver rectangular tea set 1930s

English Silver rectangular tea set 1930s

By William Hutton & Sons, J W Benson Ltd.

Located in Delft, NL

English Silver rectangular tea set 1930s A silver tea set with a teapot, sugar bowl and a milk jug

Category

20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Sophisticated Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Set by C.S. Harris, 1930
Sophisticated Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Set by C.S. Harris, 1930

Sophisticated Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Set by C.S. Harris, 1930

By C S Harris & Sons Ltd

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1930 by C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd. this sleek George V sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

By Wedgwood

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera tea set, France, 1930s Plate measurements diameter 16 x height

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s
Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s

Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s

Located in Opole, PL

Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s A patina-covered set composed of a pitcher, a milk jug

Category

Vintage 1930s European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s
Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s

Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This exquisite Royal Copenhagen tea/coffee set, Saxon Flower collection, is an exceptional example

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi
1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi

1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi

By Galvani 2

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Italian Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi Add timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces
Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces

Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

RARE vintage white agate tray and set of 6 tea cups, saucers, and gold spoons with delicate roses

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Agate, Metal, Brass

Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray by Walter Von Nessen for Chase

Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray by Walter Von Nessen for Chase

By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three piece tea set with round tray by Walter von Nessen for Chase, USA, c.1930s. The set includes

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Vintage Tin Centrepiece and Drinking Set by Various Dutch Designers, 1930s
Vintage Tin Centrepiece and Drinking Set by Various Dutch Designers, 1930s

Vintage Tin Centrepiece and Drinking Set by Various Dutch Designers, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

designers, especially from Netherlands. This set includes: two tea pots with handles, one cream server

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Tin

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s
Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee Set for the Sixth Triennale, Italy, 1930s

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee set for the XI Triennale, Italy 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s
Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s

Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

**Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set – Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s–1930s** Rare Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s
Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s

Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s

By Daum

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

designer glasses set signed Daum smoked glass 36 pieces - 1950s This 36-piece bar set by Daum

Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

1930s Richard Ginori Navy and Gold Star 14 piece Coffee Set
1930s Richard Ginori Navy and Gold Star 14 piece Coffee Set

1930s Richard Ginori Navy and Gold Star 14 piece Coffee Set

By Richard Ginori

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An exceptional coffee service designed and made by Richard Ginori in the 1930s in navy blue ceramic

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Set of 6 Gio Ponti (Attributed.) Coffe Cups for Krupp, Milano, Art Déco 1930s
Set of 6 Gio Ponti (Attributed.) Coffe Cups for Krupp, Milano, Art Déco 1930s

Set of 6 Gio Ponti (Attributed.) Coffe Cups for Krupp, Milano, Art Déco 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 6 Alpaca cups, Arthur Krupp, Milan 1930. The cups, clearly Art Dèco in style, were made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

1930s Art Deco Nickel Silver Three Piece Sugar Bowl, Milk Pourer and Tray
1930s Art Deco Nickel Silver Three Piece Sugar Bowl, Milk Pourer and Tray

1930s Art Deco Nickel Silver Three Piece Sugar Bowl, Milk Pourer and Tray

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 1980s Italian silverplate footed sugar and creamer set with tray was created by Richard Meier

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Nickel

1930s Richard Ginori White and Gold Spot Coffee Service
1930s Richard Ginori White and Gold Spot Coffee Service

1930s Richard Ginori White and Gold Spot Coffee Service

By Richard Ginori

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An incredible coffee service designed and made by Richard Ginori in the 1930s in white ceramic with

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s
Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s Antique - Asian decoration Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Bronze

1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen
1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen

1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

June 1943, G.M.S.'. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the body include: Maker's mark: Georg

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

1930s. Crafted in silver-plated copper, the teapot features a beautifully domed body with a long spout

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Coffee Orb by Manning Bowman Ca. 1930s
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Coffee Orb by Manning Bowman Ca. 1930s

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Coffee Orb by Manning Bowman Ca. 1930s

By Manning Bowman

Located in Pasadena, TX

Art Deco chrome and Bakelite coffee urn made by Manning Bowman. The spherical percolator has bakelite handle, turn knob and base. Height: 14.5 in Width: 10 in Depth: 11 in.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s
Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s

Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s

By Sheffield

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique four piece silver plate tea set made in Sheffield, England in the 1930s. Of plain form, on

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

20th century White Limoges Porcelain Tea set by Bernardaud, 1930s
20th century White Limoges Porcelain Tea set by Bernardaud, 1930s

20th century White Limoges Porcelain Tea set by Bernardaud, 1930s

By Bernardaud

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant Limoges Porcelain Tea Set by Bernardaud – Gold Trimmed Refined and timeless, this

Category

Vintage 1930s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Tea, Coffee, Dessert Set, Porcelain, Victoria, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Art Deco Tea, Coffee, Dessert Set, Porcelain, Victoria, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Art Deco Tea, Coffee, Dessert Set, Porcelain, Victoria, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Victoria Czechoslovakia

Located in Bochum, NRW

Delightfully angular pure Art Deco porcelain tea / coffee and dessert serving set for 5 by Victoria

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Tea Set from 1930s, Czechoslovakia, in Cabana Style
Ceramic Tea Set from 1930s, Czechoslovakia, in Cabana Style

Ceramic Tea Set from 1930s, Czechoslovakia, in Cabana Style

Located in Vienna, Austria

Ceramic tea set, model Madelon from the 1930s produced in Czechoslovakia. The orange-brown flowing

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco
A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco

A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco

Located in Wembley, GB

A Set of 4 English Stainless Sheffield England Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons Four

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Susie Cooper Kestrel Tea Set
Susie Cooper Kestrel Tea Set

Susie Cooper Kestrel Tea Set

Unavailable|$1,195 / set

Susie Cooper Kestrel Tea Set

By Susie Cooper

Located in Melbourne, AU

Beautiful 1930s tea set by Susie Cooper, comprising teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, teacup and saucer

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

1930's Silver plated tea set
1930's Silver plated tea set

1930's Silver plated tea set

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

1930's Silver plated tea set in the style of French factory Christofle France

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Polished Silver Tea/Coffee Set
1930s Polished Silver Tea/Coffee Set

1930s Polished Silver Tea/Coffee Set

Unavailable|$2,500 / set

1930s Polished Silver Tea/Coffee Set

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Art Deco polished silver tray designed by Lurelle Guild with a polished silver coffee/tea

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1930s Wooden Tea Pot
1930s Wooden Tea Pot

1930s Wooden Tea Pot

Unavailable|$295

1930s Wooden Tea Pot

Located in Pasadena, CA

Infuse your space with rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship with this remarkable 1930s Wooden

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Wood

Ornate Sterling Silver British Tea/Coffee Set 1930s Hand-Chased
Ornate Sterling Silver British Tea/Coffee Set 1930s Hand-Chased

Ornate Sterling Silver British Tea/Coffee Set 1930s Hand-Chased

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Ornate Sterling Silver British Tea/Coffee Set 1930s Hand-Chased Gorgeous Lot of 3 Coffee Set

Category

Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s
Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s

Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s

By Manning Bowman

Located in Senden, NRW

fair. The set is complete with all the inner percolator components and electric cord. The coffee

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Cream and Sugar Set in Silvergreen by Copier Leerdam, 1930s
Cream and Sugar Set in Silvergreen by Copier Leerdam, 1930s

Cream and Sugar Set in Silvergreen by Copier Leerdam, 1930s

By A. D. Copier

Located in Achterveld, NL

In silvergreen pressed glass milk and sugar set on a tray. In very good condition. A.D. Copier

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Francois Frionet French Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service

Francois Frionet French Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This 1930’s tea and coffee set was designed by Paris gold an silversmith Francois Frionne. The set

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Teaset 'Nicole' by Philippe Wolffers, Brussel, 1930s
Art Deco Silver Teaset 'Nicole' by Philippe Wolffers, Brussel, 1930s

Art Deco Silver Teaset 'Nicole' by Philippe Wolffers, Brussel, 1930s

By Philippe Wolffers

Located in Amstelveen, NL

This beautiful three-piece silver Art Deco tea set, called 'Nicole', is designed by Philippe

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1930s Royal Winton Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England
1930s Royal Winton Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

1930s Royal Winton Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

Located in Milan, IT

matching original rectangular tea pot stand (D 14 x W 15.5 x H 2 cm). Pattern number: 301263 Mark under

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

1930s Royal Winton Relish Dish Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England
1930s Royal Winton Relish Dish Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

1930s Royal Winton Relish Dish Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

Rare Royal Winton earthenware relish dish in pristine condition, not restored and ready to be used. The Queen Anne (1936) needlepoint pattern is part of the famed Chintz collection b...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

1930s Royal Winton Little Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England
1930s Royal Winton Little Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

1930s Royal Winton Little Teapot Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

Rare Royal Winton little earthenware teapot in pristine condition, not restored and ready to be used. The Queen Anne (1936) needlepoint pattern is part of the famed Chintz collection...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

1930s Royal Winton Cup and Saucer Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England
1930s Royal Winton Cup and Saucer Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

1930s Royal Winton Cup and Saucer Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

Royal Winton cup and saucer, not restored and ready to be used. The Queen Anne (1936) needlepoint pattern is part of the famed Chintz collection by Royal Winton. It consist of bouque...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Stylish 1930's Italian Gold Plated Tea Set

Stylish 1930's Italian Gold Plated Tea Set

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning 1930's gold plated Italian tea set with similar lines to Georg Jensen. Love the swooping

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Tea Sets

Art Deco Tea Set & Tray by Christofle, c. 1930's
Art Deco Tea Set & Tray by Christofle, c. 1930's

Art Deco Tea Set & Tray by Christofle, c. 1930's

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Art Deco style tea serving set made by Christofle in France in the 1930's. The set includes a large

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea set, Portugal 1930's
Art Deco Silver Plated Tea set, Portugal 1930's

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea set, Portugal 1930's

Located in Lisboa, PT

Add a touch of vintage charm to your tea parties with this exquisite Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Set

Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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1930s Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s tea set available at 1stDibs. A 1930s tea set — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1930s tea set, we have 351 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s tea set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1930s tea set made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s tea set over the years, but those crafted by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp and Royal Winton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1930s Tea Set?

Prices for a 1930s tea set start at $80 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,682.

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 1930s Tea Set
  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets 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 ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
  • 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.
  • 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.