What is the difference between a tea infuser and a tea strainer?

A tea infuser is a container with small holes that lets you put tea inside and submerge it in water to steep. A tea strainer is a cup-shaped instrument with small holes that rests over a cup. Fill it with tea and pour hot water through to brew your tea. Tea infusers are better for teas that need a longer steeping time, while tea strainers are better for teas that need a shorter steeping time. Shop an array of tea infusers and strainers on 1stDibs.

What is a tea trolley?

A tea trolley is a small wheeled table, often outfitted with shelves, that is used to serve tea, beverages, or snacks. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tea trolleys from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

A tea wagon is a table mounted on wheels that was once commonly used to serve tea in homes. Sometimes, people refer to these furniture pieces as bar carts or tea trolleys. Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as the aforementioned tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf, to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of tea carts from some of the world's top sellers.

What is a Russian tea maker?

A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars 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.

What is a tea bowl used for?

Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. 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. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.

What is the best tea set?

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.

What is a Bavaria tea set?

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.

What are tea tables called?

Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

What era are tea dresses from?

Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.

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 Japanese tea cup called?

Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.

What are the pieces in a silver tea set?

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.

Are copper tea kettles safe?

Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique tea set?

To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.

What is the best tea kettle to buy?

The best tea kettle to buy is really a matter of preference. Each style of tea kettle has its pros and cons. On 1stDibs.com, you can choose from a variety of different tea kettles.

What is a Japanese tea house called?

A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.

What is a Japanese tea set called?

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.

What are handleless tea cups called?

Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.

What are Russian tea glasses called?

It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.

Coffee And Teas

Hotel Silver Teapot

Reed And Barton Pointed Antique

Category

Vintage 1960s French Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set

H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Sterling Tiffany Coffee and Tea Service

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sheffield, MA

Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Tiffany Coffee and Tea Service

H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 1900

Located in Belmont, MA

This beautiful silver coffee and tea set is made around 1900 in Belgium. The design is inspired by

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 1900

H 11 in W 8.8 in D 5 in

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Germany 1890-1910

Located in Belmont, MA

Silver coffee and tea set, Germany 1890-1910. The pear shaped elegant coffee and tea set has

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Germany 1890-1910

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Arthur and Bond Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service in Japanese Style

Located in New York, US

Our extraordinary coffee and tea service from Arthur and Bond of London was retailed at their

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arthur and Bond Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service in Japanese Style

H 5 in W 29.5 in D 19 in

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Silver coffee and tea set, Belgium 19th century The design of this beautiful coffee and tea set is

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 19th Century

H 10.1 in W 8.5 in D 4.8 in

Art Deco Coffee and Tea Set, Silver 835, Germany, 1900-20

Located in Belmont, MA

Coffee and tea set silver, Germany 1900-20. This pretty coffee and tea set stands out for its

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Coffee and Tea Set, Silver 835, Germany, 1900-20

H 8.26 in W 9.84 in D 5.07 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Weesp, NL

Line coffee and tea set, a masterpiece of modern design created by the legendary Arne Jacobsen. Crafted

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 4.14 in

Art Deco French silver coffee and tea service, 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco French silver coffee and tea service, 1920 An Art Deco French coffee and tea service

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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco French silver coffee and tea service, 1920

H 6.89 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Roma, IT

Silver coffee and tea set is an original group of decorative objects realized in the between the

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

Italian Midcentury Five-Piece Pewter Coffee and Tea Service

Located in Asheville, NC

Exquisite Italian five-piece pewter tea set. Coffee and tea pots, cream and sugar. Tray with nice

Category

Early 20th Century Italian More Dining and Entertaining

Italian Midcentury Five-Piece Pewter Coffee and Tea Service

H 9.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in

5 Piece Sheffield Ashley Coffee and Tea Service

By Sheffield Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant 5-Piece Queen Anne style silver plated coffee and tea service by Sheffield, England

Category

Vintage 1950s English Queen Anne Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

5 Piece Sheffield Ashley Coffee and Tea Service

H 2 in W 26 in D 15 in

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

H 1.19 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in

Antique Coffee and Tea Tin K. Tiktak's Amsterdam Groningen, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique Coffee and Tea Tin from the Early 20th Century. Designed and made for K.Tiktak Coffee and

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique Coffee and Tea Tin K. Tiktak's Amsterdam Groningen, Early 20th Century

H 10.04 in W 14.57 in D 11.42 in

Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Large Art Deco grocers tolewear double coffee and tea canister This is a classic of Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Tea Caddies

Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister

H 14 in W 24 in D 13 in

Four-Piece Coffee and Tea Service Hotel Silver and Black Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four piece early 20th-century American hotel silver service for coffee and tea. The teapot and

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Four-Piece Coffee and Tea Service Hotel Silver and Black Handles

H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Meeuws & Zoon Den Haag Pewter Five Piece Coffee and Tea Service Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tea pot. This Netherlands pewter set consists of one lidded coffee pot, one lidded tea pot, one

Category

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

Materials

Pewter

Meeuws & Zoon Den Haag Pewter Five Piece Coffee and Tea Service Set

H 0.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Italian Manufacture, 1934-1944

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage silver coffee and tea service, Fascist stamp, 1934-1944. Smooth body, ebonized wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Italian Manufacture, 1934-1944

H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Anchor Hocking Peach Lustre Glazed Coffee and Tea set - for 6 -

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Budapest, HU

Fire King coffee and tea set from Anchor Hocking from the 1950ths. Shining in a high-gloss peach

Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Glass

Materials

Glass

Anchor Hocking Peach Lustre Glazed Coffee and Tea set - for 6 -

No Reserve

H 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in

Antique Eight-Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Tétard

By Tetard Freres

Located in London, GB

Antique eight-piece silver coffee and tea set by Tétard French, early 20th century Tray: Height

Category

Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Eight-Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Tétard

H 2.37 in W 28.94 in D 18.31 in

19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service. Highly collectible ‘Old

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service

H 9 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee and Tea set on a tray, A.Krupp Milano

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A Gio Ponti 6 piece mid-century silver plated coffee and tea set on a small circular tray. Designed

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee and Tea set on a tray, A.Krupp Milano

H 4.34 in Dm 13 in

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Coffee and Tea Pots with Creamer, 1979

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Fitz and Floyd signed 1979 set of coffee and tea pots with individual creamer. They appear never to

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Coffee and Tea Pots with Creamer, 1979

H 8 in Dm 4.75 in

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

Old Paris porcelain coffee and tea set, 40 pieces, 19th century A white ribbed porcelain with gold

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in

Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A complete coffee and tea set consisting of a coffee and tea pot, sugar Demitasse cups and

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set

H 10 in W 9 in D 5 in

Mid-Century Coffee and Tea Set

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century coffee set with coffee pot, tea pot, cream and sugar. Newly polished silver plate over

Category

Vintage 1950s Tea Sets

Mid-Century Coffee and Tea Set

H 12 in W 5.5 in D 11 in

Coffee and Tea Set 4 Pieces Solid Silver by Tétard Frères circa 1940

By Tetard Freres

Located in Paris, FR

Art Déco style silver coffee and tea set composed of 4 pieces: one teapot, one coffeepot, one sugar

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Coffee and Tea Set 4 Pieces Solid Silver by Tétard Frères circa 1940

H 8.27 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

Silver-Plated Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Italian Art Deco silver-plated coffee and tea set with creamer, sugar container and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Silver-Plated Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set

H 8 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Reed & Barton "Americana" Silverplate Tea & Coffee Service

By Reed & Barton

Located in Stamford, CT

"Americana" pattern coffee and tea silver-plate service for Reed & Barton. Includes tea and coffee

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Reed & Barton "Americana" Silverplate Tea & Coffee Service

H 9.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful set consisting of milk jug, sugar can, coffee pot and tea pot. Porcelain parts made by

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Hukin & Heath Silversmiths Coffee and Tea Service

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

firm used the essay marks on this set. Note: The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, sugar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Hukin & Heath Silversmiths Coffee and Tea Service

H 7.38 in W 4.5 in D 10.75 in

Mid-Century Rosenthal Coffee and Tea Service in the Style of Dorothy Hafner

By Rosenthal

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality porcelain coffee, tea and dessert service set by Rosenthal, Germany. This mid

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Rosenthal Coffee and Tea Service in the Style of Dorothy Hafner

H 1 in W 8.5 in D 13.38 in

Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of late 19th Century English or Scottish mixed wood treen coffee and tea containers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Birch

Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels

H 6.25 in Dm 4.88 in

Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

A four piece hexagonal shape Art Deco Period tea and coffee set with rosewood handles and knobs

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set

H 7.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated four piece tea set

Located in Ipswich, GB

silver plated tea set consisting of a coffee and tea pot, sugar bowl and a milk jug with shaped handles

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated four piece tea set

Free Shipping

H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Tea and Coffee Set "Elka" by Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, 1960s

By Pirkenhammer

Located in Praha, CZ

Elka coffee and tea set designed by Jaroslav Jezek in 1957 Awarded by Grand Prix at the Expo 1958

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea and Coffee Set "Elka" by Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, 1960s

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in

Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver

Located in Kiel, SH

A Coffee and tea set with sugar pot and milk jug All pieces are made of Sterling silver with

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This four piece silver plated tea or coffee set was made in Italy in approximately 1970 in the Mid

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set

H 10 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Coffee & Tea Set

By Lino Sabattini

Located in New York, NY

Silver-plated metal coffee and tea set consisting of four elements (coffee pot, teapot, creamer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver

Coffee & Tea Set

H 1.75 in W 19 in D 12 in

Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set

By Christofle

Located in palm beach, FL

A Christofle 'Malmaison Empire' four-piece coffee and tea set. It features a black-handled teapot

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set

H 11.42 in Dm 8.47 in

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chase and Sanborn of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. An established coffee and tea roasting entity

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Tin

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s

H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Modernist Coffee / Tea Set by Lino Sabattini, Christofle

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Silver-plated metal coffee and tea set consisting of four elements (coffee pot, teapot, creamer

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Coffee / Tea Set by Lino Sabattini, Christofle

H 1 in W 19 in D 13 in

Wilkens silver art deco coffee and tea set

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Sterling silver tea and coffee service. Made by M.H. Wilkens & Sӧhne in Bremen-Hemelingen, Germany

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wilkens silver art deco coffee and tea set

H 8.27 in W 17.33 in D 13 in

Four Piece Melon Style Silver Tea and Coffee Set

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, GB

and coffee set comprises a coffee and tea pot, milk jug and sugar bowl; the latter two pieces have

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four Piece Melon Style Silver Tea and Coffee Set

H 11 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in

Arne Jacobsen Four Piece Stainless Steel Danish Coffee/Tea Set for Stelton

By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four-piece stainless steel coffee and tea service set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, c.1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Four Piece Stainless Steel Danish Coffee/Tea Set for Stelton

H 8 in W 9 in D 4 in

Carole Stupell Four-piece Mid-Century Modern Coffee & Tea Service with Undertray

By Carole Stupell

Located in Hudson, NY

Carole Stupell (founded 1929) four-piece mid-20th century coffee and tea service, including a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Carole Stupell Four-piece Mid-Century Modern Coffee & Tea Service with Undertray

H 6.25 in W 17.5 in D 11.75 in

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

By Kwan Wo

Located in London, GB

overall with dragons and clouds in relief, marked 'K.W'. Total weight 1474.18gr, coffee pot height 21cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

H 8.47 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

1940s Christofle Gallia France “Colbert” Silverplate Coffee & Tea Service

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful 5 pc coffee and tea set including oversized butler’s tray. Tray: 24.5” w x 16.5” d

Category

Vintage 1940s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Christofle Gallia France “Colbert” Silverplate Coffee & Tea Service

H 5 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

Gio Ponti Set Coffe Service

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

A Gio Ponti set of coffe and tea service from the Hotel Parco dei Principi In Roma ; six pieces; in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Gio Ponti Set Coffe Service

H 5.2 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

H 2.37 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in

Art Deco 5 Piece Coffee and Tea Silver Plate Set

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco coffee tea service with matching tray. Original 5 piece set in restored condition. Unusal

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco 5 Piece Coffee and Tea Silver Plate Set

H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in

French Art Deco Limoges Porcelaine by Raynaud Tea and Coffee Service

By Limoges

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful coffee and tea service from the 1930s in Limoges porcelain by Raynaud (stamp under each

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Limoges Porcelaine by Raynaud Tea and Coffee Service

H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Located in New York, NY

dessert plates, 6 teapots and covers, 6 coffee pots and covers, 6 pasta bowls, 6 hotmilk jugs and covers

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

H 1 in Dm 9 in

Malachite Pottery Espresso Coffee and Tea Demitasse Susan Williams-Ellis English

By Susan Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion Group

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare set of eight (8) English Portmeirion green Malachite and gold espresso coffee

Category

Mid-20th Century English Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Malachite Pottery Espresso Coffee and Tea Demitasse Susan Williams-Ellis English

H 2.88 in Dm 4.5 in

English Sterling Silver Six Piece Edwardian Style Tea Service by Barker Brothers

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in Savannah, GA

Six piece tea service consisting of coffee and tea servers with wooden handles, small footed tray

Category

Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Six Piece Edwardian Style Tea Service by Barker Brothers

H 9 in W 10 in D 2.75 in

Antique Birks Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Set with Creamer & Sugar Bowl

By Henry Birks & Son

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Tgus antique tea or coffee set was made by the renowned Henry Birks of Canada and dates to

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Birks Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Set with Creamer & Sugar Bowl

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

21st Century Georgian Style Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Italy, 2006

By Argenteria Auge

Located in Cagliari, IT

An elegant Georgian style tea and coffee set in hand chiseled sterling silver by the Italian

Category

Early 2000s Italian Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Georgian Style Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Italy, 2006

H 10.44 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Handle Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, accompanied by a sophisticated serving tray. This exquisite set

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 8.4 in

Silver Vermeil Tea / Coffee Regency Style by Boin Taburet Paris

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite, beautiful and rare French silver vermeil coffee and tea service was crafted by one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Silver Vermeil Tea / Coffee Regency Style by Boin Taburet Paris

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in

Vintage John Prip for Reed & Barton "Dimension" Tea and Coffee Set Service

By John Prip, Reed & Barton

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage John Prip for Reed & Barton "Dimension" modernist tea and coffee silver plated service set

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

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Coffee And Teas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee and teas available for sale. Each of these unique coffee and teas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are 1889 antique and vintage coffee and teas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Coffee and teas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee and teas made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many coffee and teas are appealing in their simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Christofle and Tiffany & Co. produced popular coffee and teas that are worth a look.

How Much are Coffee And Teas?

Prices for coffee and teas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee and teas begin at $57 and can go as high as $207,813, while the average can fetch as much as $2,095.

Questions About Coffee And Teas

What is the difference between a tea infuser and a tea strainer?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A tea infuser is a container with small holes that lets you put tea inside and submerge it in water to steep. A tea strainer is a cup-shaped instrument with small holes that rests over a cup. Fill it with tea and pour hot water through to brew your tea. Tea infusers are better for teas that need a longer steeping time, while tea strainers are better for teas that need a shorter steeping time. Shop an array of tea infusers and strainers on 1stDibs.
What is a tea trolley?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A tea trolley is a small wheeled table, often outfitted with shelves, that is used to serve tea, beverages, or snacks. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tea trolleys from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a tea wagon?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
A tea wagon is a table mounted on wheels that was once commonly used to serve tea in homes. Sometimes, people refer to these furniture pieces as bar carts or tea trolleys. Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as the aforementioned tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf, to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of tea carts from some of the world's top sellers.
What is a Russian tea maker?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.
What is a Chinese tea table?
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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.
What is a tea bowl used for?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. 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. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.
What is the best tea set?
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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.
What is a Bavaria tea set?
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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.
What are tea tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
What era are tea dresses from?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.
When were tea carts popular?
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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 Japanese tea cup called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
What are the pieces in a silver tea set?
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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.
Are copper tea kettles safe?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
What is the best tea kettle to buy?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The best tea kettle to buy is really a matter of preference. Each style of tea kettle has its pros and cons. On 1stDibs.com, you can choose from a variety of different tea kettles.
What is a Japanese tea house called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.
What is a Japanese tea set called?
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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.
What are handleless tea cups called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
What are Russian tea glasses called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.

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