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Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
$5,800
H 33.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This modular sofa set designed by Willy Rizzo features one three-seater module and two single-seat
Category
1660s Italian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
$27,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 41.25 in
1902 Antique Sofa Set Kohn No. 717, Designed by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
Moderno - Giovanni Renzi
- sofa height 90 cm, length 128 cm, depth 58 cm, seat height 45 cm
- 2x
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Brass
$8,974 / set
H 35.44 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition
sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm
armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Chrome
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$41,890
H 39.38 in W 81.89 in D 41.34 in
18th Century Louis XV Canapé / Sofa Set with Matching Armchairs, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$8,884 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 38.59 in W 77.17 in D 32.29 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$7,500
H 37 in W 84 in D 28 in
Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
. Hand-carved wooden body. Very old and decorative French sofa set. Gobelin fabric cover: Decorative
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wood
$17,709 / set
H 44.1 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa in a Deep Red Velvet Chenille
This Antique French Art Nouveau lounge chair and boudoir sofa set
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Chenille
$8,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 88 in D 37 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Early Transylvanian Birds Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
wooden communal table or beneath a stately sofa set - its warmth and timeless motif will elevate
Category
19th Century Romanian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wool
Rare Signed Heywood Wakefield Living Room Set with Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rare Signed Heywood Wakefield Living Room Set with Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs. The lounge chairs
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Hickory
$8,500 / set
H 33 in W 72 in D 34 in
Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Niagara Reedcraft
Located in New York, NY
, circa late 1920's- 1930's. The set includes a sofa, and two large lounge chairs ( table listed
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wicker, Reed
$6,800 / set
H 33 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century
armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm
stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight
wood and italian silk...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Silk, Wood
$8,974 / set
H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece which is also extremely
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$11,100 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 32 in W 71 in D 29 in
1920s English Chesterfield Sofa, Curved Form with Mahogany Deco Feet
Located in Alton, GB
scalloped and curved Chesterfield sofa embodies the sophistication and charm of the interwar period. This
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$10,999
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Silk, Wood
Busnelli modular sofa, 1970, set of 3
By Busnelli
Located in Manzano, IT
An authentic testament to 1970s Italian design, this rare modular sofa by Busnelli embodies the boldness and creativity of a revolutionary era for furniture. A unique design piece th...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Iron
$5,384 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 35.44 in W 147.64 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Living Room Set from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco living room set from 1920
We present living room set made in the Vienna, Austria
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Synthetic
Armchairs by Lev & Lev, 1970s, set of 4
By Lev & Lev
Located in Manzano, IT
Un raffinato set di 4 poltrone originali prodotte da Lev & Lev negli anni '70, perfettamente
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
$4,846 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Modular sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1990s, set of 2
By Saporiti
Located in Manzano, IT
Raffinato set di sedute modulari prodotte da Saporiti Italia negli anni ’80, caratterizzate da
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Synthetic
$5,743 Sale Price
40% Off
H 34.65 in W 105.12 in D 39.38 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Carved Walnut Parlor Set Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Ornate Carved Walnut Parlor Set Newly
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$5,595 / set
H 46 in W 58 in D 26 in
Moroso sofa and armchairs in black leather, 1984, set of 3
By Moroso
Located in Manzano, IT
Un set di sedute vintage senza tempo e sofisticato, disegnato e prodotto da Moroso in Italia
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Iron
$3,948 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 33.08 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Mahogany Set, Elisabeth II Style, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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· Size: sofa: 185 x 110 x 60 cms. / 66 x 60 x 110 cms. (each chair).
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian Art Nouveau 1900s living room set includes:
1 sofa
2 armchairs
2 chairs
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Beech
$9,572 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.19 in W 44.49 in D 22.45 in
Wooden sofa and armchairs by Mobil Girgi, 1970s, set of 3
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Manzano, IT
. Presentiamo un magnifico set da salotto, composto da un divano a tre posti e due poltrone, prodotto
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Ash
$4,810 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.89 in W 81.5 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian luxury Louis XVI style living room set includes:
1 large sofa
2 armchairs
Category
1880s Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wood
$11,968 / set
H 43.31 in W 62.21 in D 23.63 in
Three-seater sofa and armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970, set d
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Certamente. Ecco un annuncio di vendita ben strutturato e descrittivo per il set di divano e
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Chenille, Wood
$5,384 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 37.41 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Missoni modular sofa, 1970s, set of 2
By Missoni
Located in Manzano, IT
Missoni Style Corner Sofa - Italy, 1970s
Charming vintage corner sofa from the 1970s, upholstered in fabric with typical Missoni-style zig-zag pattern, featuring an elegant and comf...
Category
18th Century and Earlier European Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frau modular leather sofa, 1970, set of 5
By Paltrona Frau
Located in Manzano, IT
Affascinante divano modulare originale Frau, prodotto in Italia negli anni ’70. Questo raro set
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
$5,743 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
French Louis XV Painted 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 French Louis XV style (19th Cent) white and gilt painted living room set with carved back
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Paint
Pair of French 1960s Round Faux Bamboo Brass and Black Glass Side Tables
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
elegant look and feel. A slightly lower height makes these tables a good choice for the end of a lower set
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Brass
$6,364 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 18.9 in
17th Century Spanish Walnut Wood Table with Single Plank Top
Located in Dallas, TX
living room sofa or set against a wall in an entryway. Tables such as this were often copied throughout
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Metal, Iron
Five Piece 19th Century Isabelina Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Spanish Isabelina style "Quintetto" or five-piece sofa and chair set. With carved
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Other Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau Thonet sofa and two armchairs, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Art Deco Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930
This is an incredible museum
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$16,800 / set
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
. This group comes from the possession of a estate. Such an opportunity you will not find twice!
Sofa
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany
$14,359
H 38.59 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Mahogany living room set with four armchairs, two bergères and a sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th-century salon with a suite of four armchairs, two bergères and a sofa in carved mahogany
Category
1830s French Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany
$18,666 / set
H 37.41 in W 69.3 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Table, Sofa, Five Chairs and Two Armchair.
Located in Vienna, AT
its central decorative leg and corner bells, matching five chairs, two armchairs and a sofa. The
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
$38,500 / item
H 31 in W 50 in D 35.5 in
3 Piece Gorgeous 18th Century Louis XVI Salon Set with Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic authentic Italian neoclassical salon set with a sofa and two armchairs or
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,950
H 36.75 in W 64.5 in D 24.5 in
20th Century Black Parisian Art Deco Living Room Set of Three Club Chairs & Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of three vintage French Art Deco fauteuils and sofa, in good condition. The chairs and sofa
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$19,800 / set
H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Set of French sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs carved painted wood - Louis XV style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent set consisting of a sofa / bench, two armchairs à la reine and two Louis XV style
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$3,350
H 47.25 in W 77.17 in D 32.68 in
French Louis XVI Walnut Parlor Suite Set with Sofa and Two Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant pair of side chairs, each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon-tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a gadrooned and leaf tip trim, flanked by marg...
Category
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,400 / item
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
20th Black French Seating Set Sofa and Two Armchairs in the Louis Seize Style
Located in Miami, FL
backrest are finished with a Classic upholstery. The set is in a used condition.
Measurements:
Sofa: H
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
H 47.75 in W 55.5 in D 23 in
Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room.
Massive mahogany cast with Empire
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany
$9,453
H 39.77 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood three seater sofa, having wonderful classical
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Hardwood
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a
Category
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stick Wicker 3 Piece Sofa and Chair Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
3 piece sectional sofa and one chair.
Vintage Art Deco style two strand stick rattan 3 piece
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Wicker
Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Mahogany
An Edwardian three piece suite including pair of chairs and sofa
Located in London, GB
armchairs and two seater sofa. Sold as a set. Minor scratches and wear to the faux leather but no tears. Has
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Faux Leather, Hardwood
$20,741 / set
H 27.56 in W 54.73 in D 38.19 in
Chinoiserie Living Room with Sofa and Armchairs, France, 1890
By Another Human
Located in Napoli, IT
Chinoiserie living room with sofa and two armchairs, France, 1890.
The sofa and armchairs are
Category
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Silk, Wood
$20,940 / set
H 30.71 in W 53.15 in D 33.47 in
Roche Bobois Matching Sofa and Lounge Chairs in Original Green Ostrich Leather
By Roche Bobois
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rare matching sofa and pair of lounge chairs by Roche Bobois in the original emerald green
Category
1770s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather, Ostrich Leather
$9,500 / set
H 34 in W 35 in D 80 in
Josef Hoffmann Variation of Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Sofa by Fischel
By Josef Hoffmann, Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts made of beechwood has been refurbished and finished by shellac
- original springs
- needs to be reupholstered
- made in Czechoslovakia
- labeled by producer
Category
1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,350
H 28.75 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery
Wooden elements made of walnut wood
Category
1860s French Rococo Revival Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,967 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44.1 in W 65.36 in D 29.53 in
Early 20th century buttonback 3 piece suite sofa and 2 chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful buttonback sofa and 2 armchairs circa 1900.
We have just undertaken a full re-upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$10,031 / set
H 36.5 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite.
A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Leather
$16,603 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.3 in W 54.73 in D 30.12 in
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is
Sofa dimensions
Height:- 88.5cm
Width:- 181cm
Depth:- 101cm
Seat height:- 51cm
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,748 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 34.85 in W 71.26 in D 39.77 in
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Sofa Set
Materials
Giltwood
$14,359
H 100 in W 185 in D 60 in
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Antique Sofa Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique sofa set for your home. Each antique sofa set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and natural fiber. Your living room may not be complete without an antique sofa set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sofa set made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made antique sofa set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Cornelius V. Smith and Europa Antiques are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Sofa Set?
Prices for an antique sofa set start at $227 and top out at $52,000 with the average selling for $5,428.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Sofa Set
- What is a sofa set table called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a sofa set table is called depends on its size and design. A sofa set most often includes a low table designed to be placed in front of the sofa. These tables are usually called coffee tables. However, a set may also contain smaller, taller tables for positioning on either end of the couch. This type of table is an end table or side table. In addition, a sofa set may provide a sofa table or console table, which is a taller, longer table that is often placed behind a sofa. Shop a selection of sofa sets and accent tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To 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.
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