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Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Emperor Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Teapot and Pattipan with Relief Flowers Yongzheng Porcelain
Antique Chinese Teapot and Pattipan with Relief Flowers Yongzheng Porcelain

Antique Chinese Teapot and Pattipan with Relief Flowers Yongzheng Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 17th century Decoration Type / Colour Blue

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898
Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898

Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

manufacturers of fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, and many of their products

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rose Medallion Set of 9 Cups and Saucers
19th Century Rose Medallion Set of 9 Cups and Saucers

19th Century Rose Medallion Set of 9 Cups and Saucers

Located in Vero Beach, FL

9 set antique 1850s Chinese rose medallion square eggshell porcelain tea cups and saucers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Spode Harrogate Bone China Dinner Service
Fine Spode Harrogate Bone China Dinner Service

Fine Spode Harrogate Bone China Dinner Service

By Spode

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Spode Harrogate Bone China Dinner Service Late 20th century, English, c.1980 Spode

Category

Late 20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Teacups and Saucers
Antique Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Teacups and Saucers

Antique Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Teacups and Saucers

Located in Toronto, ON

the modern day with our antique Chinese rose medallion teacups and saucers. Perfect for afternoon tea

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919
Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919

Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919

By Mappin & Webb, Shelley Pottery

Located in Portland, OR

A good presentation boxed set of six antique Shelley china demitasse cups & saucers with sterling

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Worcester Porcelain First Period Chinese Family Pattern Teapot and Stand, c1770
Worcester Porcelain First Period Chinese Family Pattern Teapot and Stand, c1770

Worcester Porcelain First Period Chinese Family Pattern Teapot and Stand, c1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Heading : Worcester Porcelain First Period 'Chinese Family' Pattern Teapot and Stand circa 1770

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th C Chinese Porcelain Doucai decorated Daoguang period dish
Antique 19th C Chinese Porcelain Doucai decorated Daoguang period dish

Antique 19th C Chinese Porcelain Doucai decorated Daoguang period dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice 19th century dish with Doucai decoration. Marked with a seal mark at the base. Condition line in base, 1 line from rim (visible both sides) and some crackle lines to ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Bone China Teacup and Saucer, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1815
New Hall Bone China Teacup and Saucer, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1815

New Hall Bone China Teacup and Saucer, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1815

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is gorgeous teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1815. The set is decorated in

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese vase with lots of highly detailed flowers and animals. Early Canton ware Daoguang period. There is some text at the base, probably inventory nu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shanghai Export Silver Teaset  by Luen Hing
Shanghai Export Silver Teaset  by Luen Hing

Shanghai Export Silver Teaset by Luen Hing

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese export silver four piece dragon cylinder shape tea set comprising coffee pot(7"high

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Huge Proc Dehua Biscuit Blanc de Chine Teapot Wedding Present, 1970/1980
Huge Proc Dehua Biscuit Blanc de Chine Teapot Wedding Present, 1970/1980

Huge Proc Dehua Biscuit Blanc de Chine Teapot Wedding Present, 1970/1980

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century PRoC (1949 - now) Age: Pre-1800 Condition

Category

20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Classic Modern Silver Plate Coffee Service With Tray
Classic Modern Silver Plate Coffee Service With Tray

Classic Modern Silver Plate Coffee Service With Tray

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant silver plated coffee service with coffee decanter, creamer and covered sugar bowl with recessed tray by Regal Silver.

Category

Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon
Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon

Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yixing Teapot, Xu Fei Long, 19th Century
Yixing Teapot, Xu Fei Long, 19th Century

Yixing Teapot, Xu Fei Long, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small teapot with square basic shape and green-blue fond on brown clay. The sides with polychrome floral and bird motifs. Small crack in the lid. Maker‘s mark Xu Fei Long stamped on ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'1" Mug in Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugi-N'1" Mug in Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'1" Mug in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Mug in Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Mug in Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Mug in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yixing Teapot, Qing, c.1900
Yixing Teapot, Qing, c.1900

Yixing Teapot, Qing, c.1900

Located in Savannah, GA

A Yixing teapot, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900. 6 ¾ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 3 ¾ inches tall

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pagoda Pattern Blue White Transfer, ca 1810
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pagoda Pattern Blue White Transfer, ca 1810

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pagoda Pattern Blue White Transfer, ca 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

tea services. This set is made of bone china, which points to production after about 1805. The

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set
An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set

An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Katonah, NY

In the Western world of the 18th century tea imported from far away China captured the imagination

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Tea Set by Wang Hing
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tea Set by Wang Hing

Antique Chinese Export Silver Tea Set by Wang Hing

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A finely worked Chinese export tea set in silver decorated with two dragons chasing a ball. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware
Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware

Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware

Located in Somis, CA

A set of fully functional celadon porcelain consists 13 beautiful, brand new, hand made pieces

Category

2010s Ceramics

Materials

Celadon, Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks
Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks

Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

We invite you here to look at a splendid Meissen coffee / tea set for twelve persons: The

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service, Antique, circa 1870
Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service, Antique, circa 1870

Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service, Antique, circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set
Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

By John Aynsley

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very intricately hand painted tea cup and saucer set is made of fine bone china by the Aynsley

Category

Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD
Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD

Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD

Located in London, GB

A wonderful, vibrant, Chinese blue on white porcelain teabowl and saucer set, with original boxes

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Crown Derby 'Red Aves' Bone China Tea Set
English Royal Crown Derby 'Red Aves' Bone China Tea Set

English Royal Crown Derby 'Red Aves' Bone China Tea Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Astoria, NY

English bone china tea set of three pieces by Royal Crown Derby, “Red Aves” design, with tea pot

Category

Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Rokko Hand Painted Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set for 5
Vintage Japanese Rokko Hand Painted Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set for 5

Vintage Japanese Rokko Hand Painted Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set for 5

Located in Pomona, CA

This bone china/Eggshell china tea set, produced in Japan between 1940-1950 in Japan, shows a

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bamboo White & Green Porcelain Lunch Dessert Tea/Coffee Dining Set of 6
Bamboo White & Green Porcelain Lunch Dessert Tea/Coffee Dining Set of 6

Bamboo White & Green Porcelain Lunch Dessert Tea/Coffee Dining Set of 6

By Omega China, Calcutta

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful vintage 18 piece lunch or dessert set with tea/coffee cup/saucer in white

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese White and Celadon Glazed Ceramic Tea Set
Chinese White and Celadon Glazed Ceramic Tea Set

Chinese White and Celadon Glazed Ceramic Tea Set

Located in Raymondville, TX

A contemporary Chinese teaware set consisting of six cups and one teapot. Chinoiserie style white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot
Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot

Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This vessel was crafted in the style of Heini black clay pots, a form of Yixing tea pots. Made of

Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Indulge in the artistry of Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups, a set of six that

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

Chinese silver tea and coffee service retailed by Wang Hing (宏兴), circa 1895. The maker is '昆昌

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China
Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China

Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Bastogne, BE

. The tea set includes: 1. Kettle. 2. Dessert plates- 6 pcs. 3. Tea pairs - 6 pcs. 4. Creamer

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Cherry Blossom Tea Set, Wang Hing c.1890
19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Cherry Blossom Tea Set, Wang Hing c.1890

19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Cherry Blossom Tea Set, Wang Hing c.1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Chinese export solid silver exquisite three piece tea set, comprising of

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description:  Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hall China Company Art Deco Orange Glazed Airflow Shape Lidded Teapot
Hall China Company Art Deco Orange Glazed Airflow Shape Lidded Teapot

Hall China Company Art Deco Orange Glazed Airflow Shape Lidded Teapot

By Hall China

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish Hall China Company, Ohio, Art Deco orange glazed airflow shaped teapot and cover

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C
Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C

Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of six tea bowls and saucers made in China for export to the West in the

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890
19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890

19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Chinese Export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of teapot, tea

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Pot
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Pot

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant blue-and-white porcelain teapot was once used in a provincial Chinese home to serve

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Haddon Hall 27 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain
Minton Haddon Hall 27 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain

Minton Haddon Hall 27 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

This tea set is composed of 19 pieces: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk pot, 8 cake plate with 8

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th Century
Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th Century

Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th Century

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th century.

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Pots
Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Pots

Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Pots

Located in Sheffield, MA

Collection of 3 Chinese Export Porcelain blue & white tea pots. Treat yourself to a cup of tea or

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot & Cover
Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot & Cover

Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot & Cover

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot & Cover. Late Qing dynasty. Elegantly molded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Curated Set of 10 Vintage Floral English Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers
Curated Set of 10 Vintage Floral English Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers

Curated Set of 10 Vintage Floral English Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers

By Royal Albert

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From a very high-end Palm Springs fashionista’s estate, a curated collection of 10 tea cups and

Category

Early 20th Century English American Classical Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

By Cauldon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victorian English Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold Art Nouveau Style. Rare antique porcelain hot

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian 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.