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Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set
Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set

Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautiful set of three hand painted dishes to add a touch of sophistication to tea time! The

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910
28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910

28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910

By Salisbury Artisans

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This beautiful antique tea set was produced by Wild Bros. (James Shelly Wild and Thomas Clarke Wild

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bone China Tea Set by Paloma Picasso, by Heinrich for Villeroy & Boch
Vintage Bone China Tea Set by Paloma Picasso, by Heinrich for Villeroy & Boch

Vintage Bone China Tea Set by Paloma Picasso, by Heinrich for Villeroy & Boch

By Paloma Picasso, Villeroy & Boch

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning tea set designed by Paloma Picasso, which was produced by

Category

Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set include: Maker's mark: Tu Mao

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890

By Kwan Wo

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Tu Qing Yun

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

planished swan necked spout. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs
English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs

English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs

By Wedgwood, Furstenberg Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain, Royal Albert

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Beautiful English porcelain - Wedgwood Bone China Tea Set Decorated in the coveted Etruscan Empire

Category

20th Century English Classical Roman Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set

$240Sale Price / set|63% Off

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

administration. The china pattern is as simply endearing as it is famous-softly painted pink roses bloom amidst

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967
Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967

By Castleton China Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12. Set of 12 porcelain footed tea or coffee cup

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces
20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Jade tea set. It was hand made and hand carved with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Jade

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period, Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set with floral and bird scene. The cup with an

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Pottery Tea Pot
Vintage Chinese Pottery Tea Pot

Vintage Chinese Pottery Tea Pot

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese Pottery Teapot brings serene pastoral scenes and gentle glazed tones to any space

Category

1990s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Tea Kettle and Pedestal
Chinese Tea Kettle and Pedestal

Chinese Tea Kettle and Pedestal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese kettle and pedestal.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Tea Sets

Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration
Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration

Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration

By Luen Hing

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century
Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century

Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Cantonese tea bowl and qianlong saucer Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare chinese porcelain gilt dish and cup Thinly potted porcelain decorated in gilt and red

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18th century Qing (1661

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period, Red Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set! Additional information: Material

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service

By Yu Chang

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning and complete seven-piece Chinese export silver tea and coffee service was crafted by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan
Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen
Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Century. its a mariage

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set/service consists of a teapot, cream jug and

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Qing Period. 4 sets and 1 loose cup. The painting is of

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: Pre-1800 Original/Reproduction: Original

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Region of Origin: China

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set Antique Krautheim Selb Bavaria Art Deco Ivory Bone China
Tea Set Antique Krautheim Selb Bavaria Art Deco Ivory Bone China

Tea Set Antique Krautheim Selb Bavaria Art Deco Ivory Bone China

Located in Bastogne, BE

This exquisite antique tea set, crafted in the Art Deco style, is a true testament to timeless

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Chinese turquoise and Aubergine glazed Cadogan wine or tea pot A finely molded and glazed "Cadogan

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Located in Huntington, NY

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl Tea

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th C
Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th C

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style. Additional information: Material

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Tea/Coffee Cup Flowers Yonzheng Porcelain
Antique Chinese Tea/Coffee Cup Flowers Yonzheng Porcelain

Antique Chinese Tea/Coffee Cup Flowers Yonzheng Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th Cen
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th Cen

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style. 1 of the cups is different. Additional

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

European Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Set in Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Style
European Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Set in Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Style

European Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Set in Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated porcelain teaset from Europe from the late 18th century. The set is most

Category

Antique 18th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot
English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot

English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful midcentury English tea set by Tuscan Fine Bone China Made in England This tea set has

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, combination between 2 sets. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service
18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service
Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese export Rose Medallion porcelain tea service. Service for 6: cups & saucers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian 1890 English bone china cup and saucer sets. The sets are embellished in a royal purple with some

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes
Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes

Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot
Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot

Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid-20th-century Chinese hand-painted yellow floral porcelain teapot, combining traditional

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80
Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese export porcelain globe tea pot with lid and twisted strap handle. The pot is decorated in

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s

Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s

By Cumwo

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

By Wai Kee

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Chinese sterling silver four piece tea and coffee set

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration. Additional information: Material

Category

20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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China Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of China tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all China tea sets available were constructed with great care. We have 385 antique and vintage China tea sets in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. China tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern China tea sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made China tea sets over the years, but those made by Seletti, Wang Hing & Co. and Shelley Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are China Tea Sets?

Prices for China tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, China tea sets begin at $15 and can go as high as $658,960, while the average can fetch as much as $576.

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 China Tea Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.