What is a set of china?

A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.

Are China sets worth anything?

The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.

China Set 1800

Chinese Canton Plate

Mason China Plate

Chinese Nest Of Tables

Ningxia Rug

Forged Iron Hook

Masons Mandarin Ironstone

Bronze Pagoda

Chinese Laughing Boys

Set of 7 Antique Chinese Ningxia Rugs 2' x 2'

$22,500 / set

Set of 7 Antique Chinese Ningxia Rugs 2' x 2'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1800 Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, 2' x 2' (24 x 24 in).

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of 10, Chinese Export "Grapevine" Pot de Crème Cups and Covers, c. 1800

$1,895 / set

Set of 10, Chinese Export "Grapevine" Pot de Crème Cups and Covers, c. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of 10 Chinese Export porcelain pot de crème cups and covers, made for the Western dessert service market, late 18th to early 19th century, circa 1790-1820. The cup is potted in...

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Ca 1780-1800 Qianlong/Jiaqing Islamic Chinese Porcelain Bowl

$3,370

Set of 3 Antique Ca 1780-1800 Qianlong/Jiaqing Islamic Chinese Porcelain Bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An excellent and unusual set of 3 bowls for the Islamic market. Qianlong or Jiaqing in our opinion. These bowls are all with a very nice and unusual decoration. Condition 2 bowls ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Aynsley Bone China Decorative Tea Set

Unavailable

W 9 in

Aynsley Bone China Decorative Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

A highly collectible pink Aynsley floral design tea set. 8 plates, 11 cups & saucers, 1 sugar bowl Circa. 1800s Provenance: Aynsley

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Chinese Iron Horse Hoof Picks

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 11 in D 2.75 in

Set of Chinese Iron Horse Hoof Picks

Located in Seattle, WA

Set of three Chinese cast and forged iron horse hook picks and trimming blades from Shanxi province. Mounted on a contemporary stand. Early 20th century. 7½" high (7¾" high on stan...

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Antique Early 1800s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Export Silver 3 piece Tea Set c. 1800

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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Antique Chinese Export Silver 3 piece Tea Set c. 1800

Located in London, GB

A lovely Antique Chinese silver tea set comprising of a Teapot, Sugar Bowl and Milk / Cream Jug.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain China Flowers, ca 1800

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H 2.05 in Dm 3.71 in

Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain China Flowers, ca 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice gold decorated armorial tea bowl. We are still working to identify the arms. The paste is very white but we see no reason for this not being Chinese ca 1800. Additional i...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Striking Set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Ten-Panel Screens, circa 1800-1820

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H 103 in W 210 in D 2 in

Striking Set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Ten-Panel Screens, circa 1800-1820

Located in Round Top, TX

Truly stunning, this beautiful set of Chinese screens are over 8.5' tall. The screens come in two sets of five hinged panels each for a total of ten panels. Each of the ten panels ha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Antique Charles IV Of Spain Chinese Cased Set Mop Gaming Counters, circa 1800

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H 2.96 in W 13 in D 10.04 in

Antique Charles IV Of Spain Chinese Cased Set Mop Gaming Counters, circa 1800

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

We are delighted to offer this extremely rare antique Chinese cased set of mother-of-pearl gaming counters made to order for King Charles IV of Spain and dating from around 1800.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Set of Four Georgian circa 1800 Original Chinese Chinoiserie Nested Tables

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H 28.94 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in

Set of Four Georgian circa 1800 Original Chinese Chinoiserie Nested Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nest of four circa 1800 Georgian Chinese chinoiserie tables An early set, the first table is heavily distressed with a period patina to the...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Georgian Tables

Materials

Wood

From the Collection of Mario Buatta Set of 12 Chinese "Laughing Boys" circa 1800

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H 7 in W 4.016 in D 2.25 in

From the Collection of Mario Buatta Set of 12 Chinese "Laughing Boys" circa 1800

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta A standout In Mario's collection is this rare set of a dozen antique Chinese hand painted "Laughing Boys".

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Qing Dynasty Bronzes, c. 1800

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Set of Qing Dynasty Bronzes, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 18th-century bowl and bell is beautifully crafted of bronze and decorated with golden meanders of flowers and vines. Inside the small bowl is brushwork in the style of Chin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Antique Chinese Watercolors, circa 1800

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H 19 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

Set of Four Antique Chinese Watercolors, circa 1800

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Original late 18th-early 19th century Chinese watercolors in more recent frames with silk mats under glass. The watercolors are ornithological themed with birds and floral branches. ...

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Giltwood

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Plates

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H 1.57 in Dm 9.5 in

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of 4 Green Fitzhugh Porclain Plates.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1800-1860 Assembled Set of 10 Blue Canton Dinner Plates

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H 0.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Circa 1800-1860 Assembled Set of 10 Blue Canton Dinner Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800-1860 assembled set of 10 Blue Canton dinner plates, Chinese.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Original Antique Prints of China, Dated 1804

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H 8 in W 10 in D 0.07 in

Set of 5 Original Antique Prints of China, Dated 1804

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of China Copper-plate engravings. Mainly after W.M Craig Dated 1804 - 1807 Published by Brightly & Kinnersley Unframed. 2 with repairs to edge tears. 1...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 8 Early 19th Century English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China in Mandarin

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H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Set of 8 Early 19th Century English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China in Mandarin

By Mason's Ironstone, Ironstone China

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Eight Early 19th Century Circa 1800 English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China Plates in Mandarin pattern.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

Set of 8 Early 19th Century English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China in Mandarin

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H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Set of 8 Early 19th Century English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China in Mandarin

By Mason's Ironstone, Ironstone China

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Eight Early 19th Century Circa 1800 English Mason's Enameled Ironstone China Plates in Mandarin pattern.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

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China Set 1800 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the China set 1800 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and hardwood, every China set 1800 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the China set 1800 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A China set 1800, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one China set 1800 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ironstone China, Mason's Ironstone and Kwan Wo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a China Set 1800?

The average selling price for a China set 1800 at 1stDibs is $3,198, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About China Set 1800

What is a set of china?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
Are China sets worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.