When were tea carts popular?

Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.

What is a Chinese tea table?

A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.

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Chinese Two-Tiered Knotted Wood and Removable Lacquered Tray Tea Table

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Wonderful and curious sculptural two-tiered tea table that would make a great bar cart. The two

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Chinese Two-Tiered Knotted Wood and Removable Lacquered Tray Tea Table

H 32 in W 27 in D 21.5 in

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Questions About Chinese Tea Cart

When were tea carts popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.
What is a Chinese tea table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.