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Kutani Tea Set

8 Piece Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Chawan Tea Bowl & Cover Set in Original Box
By Kutani Studio
Located in Studio City, CA
A lovely set of 8 Kutani tea serving bowls with covers in an original stamped wood box. All
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Gold

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani
Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani
$2,925 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 5 in W 7.3 in D 6.5 in
Antique Kutani Tea Service, Japanese, Porcelain, Teapot, Cup & Saucer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Kutani tea service. A Japanese, porcelain 6 person teapot and cups set, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain Offered for sale
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very lovely piece. With an overall scene of birds in a floral garden scene. unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Chargers (Large Plates), Plates Reg...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese large pot with the well known Thousand Faces scene, meiji period. The Meiji era is an era of Japanese history which extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

16 Pieces of Japanese Kutani Porcelain with Figures C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
16 Pieces of Japanese Kutani Porcelain with Figures C1890 Measures- Teapot: 7''H x 6.75''W x 5''D
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Antique Early 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

16 Pieces of Japanese Kutani Porcelain with Figures C1890
16 Pieces of Japanese Kutani Porcelain with Figures C1890
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four
Located in Pomona, CA
This exquisite Japanese Kutani porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a true testament to fine
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Porcelain

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Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set
Located in Pomona, CA
Here are 8 pieces Bamboo Designed Tea/Snack Set from Japan. There are 4 saucers/plates and 4 cups
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6
By Kutani Studio
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare 20th century Kutani Japan lithophane 23 piece tea set for 6. Superb eggshell fine bone china
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Geisha and Cherry Blossom Kutani Ware Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer Set
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Japanese Kutani tea serving set of 13. This set includes six cups, six saucers, and one
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Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

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Kutani Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kutani tea set available at 1stDibs. Each kutani tea set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and gold. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage kutani tea set you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a kutani tea set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each kutani tea set bearing modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made kutani tea set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kutani Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kutani Tea Set?

The average selling price for a kutani tea set at 1stDibs is $1,287, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $5,850 for the highest priced.

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 Kutani Tea Set
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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