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Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set, France, 1930s
Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set, France, 1930s

Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set, France, 1930s

Located in Greding, DE

Tea and coffee set with coffee and teapots, as well as milk and sugar on a large polygonal tablet

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Tea Set For Jenaer Glasswerke Circa 1930s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Tea Set For Jenaer Glasswerke Circa 1930s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Tea Set For Jenaer Glasswerke Circa 1930s

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Tea Set For Jenaer Glasswerke Circa 1930s - The set comprises of 2 saucers, 1

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Set, Ro No 531588, England, 1930s
Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Set, Ro No 531588, England, 1930s

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Set, Ro No 531588, England, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Tea set consisting of tea pot and cream jug and sugar bowl, silver plated brass and handle rattan

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

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

20th century French Art deco Tea and Coffee Silver plate Set, 1930s
20th century French Art deco Tea and Coffee Silver plate Set, 1930s

20th century French Art deco Tea and Coffee Silver plate Set, 1930s

By Ercuis

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice tea and coffee silver plate service from the French ERCUIS house from the art deco period

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Tea Set by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s, Set of 5
Tea Set by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s, Set of 5

Tea Set by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s, Set of 5

By Richard Ginori

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Set of two cups dia 8X5H and sugar bowl dia 19X15H "GIO' PONTI" for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Ercuis Tea Set, circa 1930s
French Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Ercuis Tea Set, circa 1930s

French Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Ercuis Tea Set, circa 1930s

By Ercuis

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Art Deco modernist cubist silver plated Ercuis tea set, France, circa 1930s. Silver plate and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning art deco sterling silver tea and coffee service on tray from the 1930's
Stunning art deco sterling silver tea and coffee service on tray from the 1930's

Stunning art deco sterling silver tea and coffee service on tray from the 1930's

By Richard Comyns

Located in London, London

period, Sterling Silver Tea Set on Tray, is in the art deco style, with shaped sides, and angular feet to

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Havstad Norwegian Art Deco Pewter Tea Set on Serving Plate
Havstad Norwegian Art Deco Pewter Tea Set on Serving Plate

Havstad Norwegian Art Deco Pewter Tea Set on Serving Plate

By Gunnar Havstad

Located in Astoria, NY

A Norwegian Art Deco pewter tea set made by Havstad in the 1920s-1930s. The set includes spherical

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

1930s Signed Richard Ginori 15 Piece Pink and Gold Italian Tea Service
1930s Signed Richard Ginori 15 Piece Pink and Gold Italian Tea Service

1930s Signed Richard Ginori 15 Piece Pink and Gold Italian Tea Service

By Richard Ginori

Located in Florence, Tuscany

set of such incomparable beauty by Richard Ginori from the 1930s intact. Naturally the set can be used

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s
Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

This kettle was made in 1930s, in Showa era. The iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

, Arthur Krupp, 1930s-1950s. These items seem to never have been used. provenance Vienna and Touring Hotel

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Antique 1930s English Tea / Coffee Set
Antique 1930s English Tea / Coffee Set

Antique 1930s English Tea / Coffee Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique 1930's Six Piece English Tea / Coffee Set with burner

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20th Century British Sterling Silver

1930s Coffee and Tea Silver Plated Set
1930s Coffee and Tea Silver Plated Set

1930s Coffee and Tea Silver Plated Set

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1930s coffee and tea set, composed of a tray a tea pot, a coffee pot, a sugar pot and a milk jug

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Three-Piece Tea Set by Walter Von Nessen for Chase

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three piece tea set by Walter von Nessen for Chase, USA, c.1930s. The set includes a tea pot

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

1930s Art Deco CHRISTOFLE Silver Plate and Rosewood Tea and Coffee Set
1930s Art Deco CHRISTOFLE Silver Plate and Rosewood Tea and Coffee Set

1930s Art Deco CHRISTOFLE Silver Plate and Rosewood Tea and Coffee Set

By Christofle

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Awesome and very elegant 4 pc CHRISTOFLE silver plate and rosewood tea and coffee set, made in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Hutschenreuther

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther tea pot hammered WMF metal cozy This handsome vintage tea pot

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece
Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece

Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece

By Rosenthal

Located in Plainview, NY

A charming antique Rosenthal coffee or tea set of 29 pieces made in Bahnof Selb, Germany circa 1930

Category

20th Century German Chippendale Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Silverware Tea Service by Ercuis, 1930-1940's
French Art Deco Silverware Tea Service by Ercuis, 1930-1940's

French Art Deco Silverware Tea Service by Ercuis, 1930-1940's

By Ercuis

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Art Deco four-piece silver plated tea service by renown french maker Ercuis, France, circa

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

C. 1930s Vintage Ercuis French Art Deco Tea or Coffee Set- 4 Pieces
C. 1930s Vintage Ercuis French Art Deco Tea or Coffee Set- 4 Pieces

C. 1930s Vintage Ercuis French Art Deco Tea or Coffee Set- 4 Pieces

By Ercuis

Located in Ross, CA

Gorgeous Art Deco silver plated tea or coffee set made in France in the 1930 by Ercuis. The handles

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Gio Ponti Tea Set in Porcelain Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia 1930s Italy
Gio Ponti Tea Set in Porcelain Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia 1930s Italy

Gio Ponti Tea Set in Porcelain Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia 1930s Italy

By Gio Ponti, Doccia Porcelain

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Tea set in ceramic with floral decoration composed of four teacups, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, and a

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco
WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco

WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice c.1930's art deco tea pot set by WMF.

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Art Deco Pewter and Wood Tea Set Zeister Holland
Art Deco Pewter and Wood Tea Set Zeister Holland

Art Deco Pewter and Wood Tea Set Zeister Holland

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s 5 piece Art Deco Tea Set by Zeister of Holland, in an extreme Art Deco, Moderne design

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Tea Sets

1930s Art Deco Silverplated Tea Pot by HG Murphy
1930s Art Deco Silverplated Tea Pot by HG Murphy

1930s Art Deco Silverplated Tea Pot by HG Murphy

By George Murphy

Located in San Gabriel, CA

description is an extract from the commentary. ‘We illustrate a tea set designed by H.G. Murphy…which won the

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Molaroni Pesaro Teapot and Cups Set, Italy, 1930s
Molaroni Pesaro Teapot and Cups Set, Italy, 1930s

Molaroni Pesaro Teapot and Cups Set, Italy, 1930s

By Molaroni Pesaro

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A hand painted tea set from the 1930s containing one teapot with lid, six cups and saucers, milk

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service
1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service

1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine, impressive, antique George V English sterling silver ten piece tea and coffee

Category

Vintage 1930s British Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 7-piece Silver Plated Coffee Set, Germany 1930s
Art Deco 7-piece Silver Plated Coffee Set, Germany 1930s

Art Deco 7-piece Silver Plated Coffee Set, Germany 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you can find a beautiful, very rare Art Deco coffee set, consisting of 7 pieces - a

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Steel

Three-Piece Silver 1930s Mappin & Webb Coffee Set by Keith Murray
Three-Piece Silver 1930s Mappin & Webb Coffee Set by Keith Murray

Three-Piece Silver 1930s Mappin & Webb Coffee Set by Keith Murray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in CA, CA

An exquisite three-piece Art Deco coffee set designed by Keith Murray for Mappin and Webb. The

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Vintage 1930s British Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6
Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

By Kutani Studio

Located in Torquay, GB

actual design of this tea set could possibly date back to the late 1920s early 1930s (Art Deco era

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern
1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern

1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern

By Shelley Pottery

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 10 porcelain tea trios from the English brand Shelley. The cups and saucers are

Category

Vintage 1930s English Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Original Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot w/ Wood Handle
Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Original Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot w/ Wood Handle

Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Original Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot w/ Wood Handle

By Wagner, John Gordon Rideout

Located in Red Lion, PA

Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot with Wood Handle This rare 1930s Wagner

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot for Krupp, 1930s-1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Gio Ponti silver plated metal coffee pot (53cl) for Krupp, 1930s-1950s. This coffee pot is from the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Egg Cups for Krupp, 1930s-1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Egg Cups for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Egg Cups for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Triennale and 2 egg cups for Arthur Krupp, 1930s-1950s Provenance, the Abner's Hotel where they seem to

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

1930s Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Teapot Stand by Adie Brothers Ltd
1930s Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Teapot Stand by Adie Brothers Ltd

1930s Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Teapot Stand by Adie Brothers Ltd

By Adie Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass teapot stand, made by Adie Brothers Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ercuis, Tea and Coffee Service, France, circa 1930s
Ercuis, Tea and Coffee Service, France, circa 1930s

Ercuis, Tea and Coffee Service, France, circa 1930s

By Ercuis

Located in New York, NY

A silver plated Art Deco tea and coffee service with Macassar ebony handles, by Ercuis Each

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Alt-Heidelberg Sterling Tea Set
1930s Alt-Heidelberg Sterling Tea Set

1930s Alt-Heidelberg Sterling Tea Set

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautiful and ornate floral chased 4piece sterling coffe tea set. The large tray is silver plate

Category

Vintage 1930s German Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s 6 Piece Silver Tea Set by Mappin Brothers
1930s 6 Piece Silver Tea Set by Mappin Brothers

1930s 6 Piece Silver Tea Set by Mappin Brothers

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautiful 1930s Mappin Bros. silver plate (ribbed design) tea set with black ebony wood handles

Category

Vintage 1930s American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 1930s Futurist Style Hand Painted Ceramic BMC Tea Service
Set of 1930s Futurist Style Hand Painted Ceramic BMC Tea Service

Set of 1930s Futurist Style Hand Painted Ceramic BMC Tea Service

By Barraud Messeri & C.

Located in Carpi, Modena

Set of 1930s futurist style hand-painted ceramic Barraud, Messeri & C. tea service or coffee

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Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage round decorative Art Deco pewter tea pot Norway 1930s
Vintage round decorative Art Deco pewter tea pot Norway 1930s

Vintage round decorative Art Deco pewter tea pot Norway 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely Norwegian Art Deco pewter tea pot shaped as a ball from ca 1930s. A special design pewter

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

1930s Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service by Towle Silversmiths
1930s Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service by Towle Silversmiths

1930s Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service by Towle Silversmiths

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Fulton, CA

"Virginia Lee" pattern sterling silver three-piece tea set by Towle Silversmiths, circa 1937. Set

Category

Vintage 1930s American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon Set
1930s Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon Set

1930s Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon Set

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Netherlands around the year 1930's , is in mint condition and very much still complete. The six spoon are

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrome Plated Vintage Espresso Coffe Maker, 1930-40's '50293'
Chrome Plated Vintage Espresso Coffe Maker, 1930-40's '50293'

Chrome Plated Vintage Espresso Coffe Maker, 1930-40's '50293'

Located in Budapest, HU

This collector's piece is an excellent addition to an unconvetional kitchen or bar. The coffe maker is in beatiful condition and however functionally working, real life use is not re...

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Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous WMF German Silver Plate Coffee Service, 1930s
Fabulous WMF German Silver Plate Coffee Service, 1930s

Fabulous WMF German Silver Plate Coffee Service, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

I think you must be ready to have a tea party now. A set like this is a real eyecatcher. Nice Art

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

1930s Royal Winton Two-Tier Tidbit Tray Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern
1930s Royal Winton Two-Tier Tidbit Tray Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern

1930s Royal Winton Two-Tier Tidbit Tray Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

Royal Winton earthenware two-tier tidbit tray, cupcake Stand in pristine condition, not restored and ready to be used. The Queen Anne (1936) needlepoint pattern is part of the famed ...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

1930s Royal Winton Toast Rack Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England
1930s Royal Winton Toast Rack Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

1930s Royal Winton Toast Rack Queen Anne Needlepoint Pattern Made in England

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

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

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

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

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

By Royal Winton

Located in Milan, IT

Rare Royal Winton standard squared earthenware teapot, not restored - only a small chip on the bottom edge - and ready to be used. The Queen Anne (1936) needlepoint pattern is part o...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

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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.