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Fabulous 1930's Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Pincushion with Legs
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Pincushion with Legs

Fabulous 1930's Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Pincushion with Legs

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beyond pin cushions, these elegant figures were utilized as tea cosies, powder puff handles, whisk broom toppers, lamp nightlights, and decorative candy containers.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Fabric, Straw

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Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Four Funnel in Cast Iron
Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Four Funnel in Cast Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Four Funnel in Cast Iron

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H 2.29 in W 11.15 in D 4.41 in

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Four Funnel in Cast Iron

By Emko, etc.etc.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Each funnel is designed to fit either a tea-light candle for cosy harbour light or a taper candle as a pillar of steam.

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2010s Lithuanian More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Two Funnels in Cast Iron
Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Two Funnels in Cast Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Two Funnels in Cast Iron

Unavailable

H 1.82 in W 6.7 in D 3.08 in

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Two Funnels in Cast Iron

By Emko, etc.etc.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Each funnel is designed to fit either a tea-light candle for cosy harbour light or a taper candle as a pillar of steam.

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2010s Lithuanian More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with One Funnel in Cast Iron
Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with One Funnel in Cast Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with One Funnel in Cast Iron

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with One Funnel in Cast Iron

By etc.etc., Emko

Located in Vilnius, LT

Each funnel is designed to fit either a tea-light candle for cosy harbour light or a taper candle as a pillar of steam.

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2010s Lithuanian More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Three Funnels in Iron
Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Three Funnels in Iron

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Three Funnels in Iron

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 9.93 in D 3.94 in

Modern Aye Aye! Candleholder with Three Funnels in Iron

By Emko, etc.etc.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Each funnel is designed to fit either a tea-light candle for cosy harbour light or a taper candle as a pillar of steam.

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2010s Lithuanian More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Tea Cosy with Motif of Cocoa Beans and Camellia
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Tea Cosy with Motif of Cocoa Beans and Camellia

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Tea Cosy with Motif of Cocoa Beans and Camellia

Located in København, Copenhagen

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, tea cosy with motif of cocoa beans and camellia.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Green Glazed Carrying Teapot, c. 1900
Chinese Green Glazed Carrying Teapot, c. 1900

Chinese Green Glazed Carrying Teapot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This six-sided ceramic teapot borrows its unusual shape from traditional wooden tea cosies. Used to keep hot tea warm, such tea cosies were crafted with removable lids and carrying h...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Chinese Woven Wicker Tea Pot Basket
19th Century Chinese Woven Wicker Tea Pot Basket

19th Century Chinese Woven Wicker Tea Pot Basket

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique 19th century Chinese finely woven wicker reed tea pot basket / tea cosy with original patinated hand crafted metal lock, rear loop hinges, top handles, quilted silk interior.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

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Tea Cosy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tea cosy for your home. Each tea cosy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, sheepskin and fabric. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage tea cosy now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the tea cosy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tea cosy bearing modern, Art Deco or folk art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tea cosy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tea Cosy?

A tea cosy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,612, while the lowest priced sells for $242 and the highest can go for as much as $58,490.