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Michael Lambert Modernist Tea Set
By Michael Lambert
Located in New York, NY
1980's modernist tea set by California ceramist Michael Lambert, in vintage original condition with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Clay
Marek Cecula Post Modernist Tea Set ca' 1980
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A post modernist tea set by Marek Cecula. Glazed ceramic, ca' 1980's.
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set
Located in Miami, FL
A brass and glass mosaic tea set by Salvador Teran, circa 1970s.
Includes the tray, coffee pot
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
7 persons Modernist Tea Set Theodore Haviland Le Tanneur Limoges Porcelain 1929
By Theodore Haviland
Located in Crespières, FR
This modernist tea or coffee set for 7 by Theodore Haviland Le Tanneur Limoges and decorated by the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Los Castillo Modernist Tea Set of 3
By Los Castillo
Located in Southampton, NJ
Silver-plated brass, malachite inlay, brass.
Produced by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico.
Also retains original sugar spoon.
Each impressed with maker's mark, "PLATEADO", "HECHO EN MEXI...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Tea service set France
By Bernard Rice's Sons
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Three piece Tea set . Silver Plated on Copper ,Art Deco in style
These pieces all are
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Glass
Modernist Sterling Silver and Rosewood Coffee or Tea Set with Tray
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant matched seven-piece Modernist coffee or tea set is made of sterling silver and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Vivianna Torun for Dansk Silver Plate Tea Sugar Creamer Set
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic modernist cream and sugar bowl designed by Vivanna Torun for Dansk Designs. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Tea Sets
Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco, modernist 8-piece tea set, chrome or wood ball design. Unsigned, stunning modern
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Chrome
Antique Modernist Pewter Tea Pot Cane Wrapped Handle
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Modernist Pewter Tea Pot Cane Wrapped Handle
4.25 h x 7.5 w x 11 d
maker Stamped Tinn 104
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Pewter
Modernist Bing and Grøndahl Tea Service for Six People, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist Bing and Grøndahl tea service for six people, 1960s.
Consisting of six teacups with
Category
20th Century Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Five piece Arne Jacobsen Stelton stainless steel modernist tea service
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Five pieces of beautifully designed and ergonomic Stelton stainless steel tea service . These are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
C. Fjerdingstad - Modernist Tea/coffee Service In Solid Silver Circa 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist solid silver tea/coffee service in an oval shape consisting of a teapot, a coffee maker
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 8.27 in
Modernist Edith Sonne White Bing and Grøndahl Tea Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist Edith Sonne white Bing and Grøndahl tea service for eight people, 1960's. Model number
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Los Castillo Modernist Silver Malachite Sugar Creamer Tray Set Mosaico Azteca
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Handmade Mexican Modernism Tea Coffee Service Set
Los Castillo Modernist Silver Malachite
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Malachite, Silver
H 3 in W 5 in D 2.75 in
Stylish Modernist Design Sterling Silver Coffee Set - John Michael Driver 1974
Located in London, London
Coffee Set, comprises a coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all featuring textured decoration to the
Category
Vintage 1970s English Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Modernist Sterling Hand Hammered Silver Coffee Service
Located in Montreal, QC
MODERNIST STERLING SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Modernist sterling hand hammered silver coffee service
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Modernist Teapot, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) for Christofle. Modernist teapot in silver plated metal, circa 1960.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Modernist designer sterling silver teapot made in 1960
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1960, this very stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Teapot, features a hammered finish, a removable lid, and a wooden handle and finial. The tea...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Copper Insulated Ceramic Kettle by Hall China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century copper insulated ceramic Kettle by The Hall China Company for Forman Family inc. Crafted with precision and pride, this kettle embodies early Mid-century design wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Orange Ceramic Teapot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. The piece is an excellent example of modernist aesthetics and the playful, futuristic tendencies of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Modernist Design Sterling Silver Teapot - William Nigel Lyons - London 1972
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Teapot, is of modernist design, featuring a silver inlay in the wooden handle. The teapot
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.32 in W 9.45 in D 5.71 in
1930 Jean Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Egoiste Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
1930 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee service with cut sides in sterling pure silver and rosewood
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Sharon, CT
Extremely rare and important example of the young Eva Zeisel's early work for the German Majolica Factory Schramberg.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service
By C. Zurita
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking tea and coffee service. The service includes a coffee pot and tea pot, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Midcentury Coffee Set by Erich Kolbenheyer
By Kolbenheyer Erich
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Modernist coffee set by Erich Kolbenheyer, in the style of Hagenauer. An amazing set in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s
By Manning Bowman
Located in Senden, NRW
fair. The set is complete with all the inner percolator components and electric cord.
The coffee
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Castillo Taxco Modernist Silverplate Coffee Set Inlaid with Lapis and Malachite
By Los Castillo
Located in Westport, CT
plate coffee or tea set is a beautiful example of the atelier's design expertise and Fine craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate
H 8.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Machine Age Modernist Four-Piece Coffee Service by Bruce Hunt
By Bruce Hunt
Located in Denver, CO
Stunning four-piece chrome and bakelite coffee service by Bruce Hunt, circa 1935. Set includes the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Chrome
Rare Salvador Teran Modernist Coffee Service circa 1970 Hand-Wrought Brass Tile
By Salvador Teran
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is an early and rare circa 1970s coffee set by Salvador Teran of Taxco, Mexico, hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
H 9 in W 16 in D 16 in
Guttierez Vega South American Art Deco Sterling Modernist Coffee/Tea Set circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
GUTTIEREZ VEGA (active 1930s) Bogotá, Columbia
Four-piece modernist coffee / tea set c. 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Colombian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Modernist Tea Set
Located in London, GB
tea set has evolved from this history.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Modernist Coffee/Tea Set by Christofle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning Rrench four piece coffee/tea set by Christofle consists of a coffee pot, a tea pot, a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Modernist Three-Piece Signed Tea or Coffee Set
Located in Astoria, NY
A modernist, sleek, three-piece sculptural tea or coffee service including sugar and creamer
Category
20th Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning Italian Signed Sliverplate Modernist Coffee/Tea Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous 5 piece coffee/tea set set sits atop a round silverplate matching tray.
it is signed
Category
20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Modernist Coffee Tea Set by Rometti Umbertide Italy 1947
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
/ coffee set dates back to the late 1940s, when the company worked under the name Pucci Umbertide Ceramics
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist or Cubist and Architectural, Three-Piece Silver Plate Tea Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist or Cubist and architectural silver plate three piece tea set marked and stamped Spain
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Ercuis Tea Set, circa 1930s
By Ercuis
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Art Deco modernist cubist silver plated Ercuis tea set, France, circa 1930s. Silver plate and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist silver plated tea service, 1910s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modernist silver-plated tea service comprising a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and six cups
Category
Vintage 1910s French Space Age Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modernist 7-Piece Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set Mexico Jensen Style
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Monumental seven piece, sterling silver tea and coffee service set
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 17 in W 35 in D 18 in
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Modernist Tea Pot with Lid
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Modernist tea pot with lid in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco / Modernist Silver Plated and Bakelite Tea or Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
A modernist silver plated and bakelite tea or coffee service, comprising of a large tea or coffee
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Tea Sets
H 16.74 in W 16.74 in D 10.24 in
Italian Montagnani Steel and Lucite Memphis Tea Set by Punto Bacola
By Montagnani, Punto Bacola
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive quality, 1980s Italian modernist coffee or tea service set. Set build with tray, coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Modernist Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Astoria, NY
American Modernist coffee or tea set in heavy silver plate, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist 925 Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A very attractive 925 Sterling silver sugar & cream set designed by Gio Ponti for Reed & Barton
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Copper Coffee Set with Tray and Teak Handles Mid-Century Modernist
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant coffee set with cane handle in polished copper with sugar and creamer bowl, circa 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Siegmund Schütz Modernist Teapot, KPM, Berlin, circa 1956
By Siegmund Schütz 1
Located in Downingtown, PA
Siegmund Schütz Moderist Teapot,
KPM, Berlin
circa 1956
Sleek & elegant- a classically designed teapot from the "L'Orangerie" service Schultz made for Meissen.
Dimensions: H...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
LUIGI GENAZZI - 20th century solid silver modernist the/cafe service
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
4-piece THE/CAFE service in solid silver including a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug and a covered sugar bowl in a spherical shape, the pouring spouts are in the shape of a bird's...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Silk
Modernist Italian Brass Tea Set
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1950s modernist Italian brass tea set, in vintage original condition lightly polished.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
A German Modernist Coffee/Tea Set
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual German modernist tea/coffee set with original tray. Also tea, coffee pots, creamer, one
Category
Vintage 1930s German Decorative Objects
Modernist Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Set. English, Mid-Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational design of a four piece tea or coffee set.
Wonderful quality. Designer unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Modernist Design Stackable Ceramic Italian Tea Set by SC3
By Societa Ceramica Italiana
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish ceramic tea set designed and manufactured in Italy by SC3, it's in perfect conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Silverplate Coffee/Tea Service Set by Guido Niest Vintage Italian
By Guido Niest Atelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning signed Guido Niest Italian sleek modernist silver plate tea/ coffee service has 5
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1930 Jean Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Egoiste Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
1925 Jean E. Puiforcat & Saks Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Modernist Art Deco tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling Silver 4-Piece Batchelor Tea Set by A. E. Jones, 1995
By Albert Edward Jones
Located in London, London
tea set, is batchelor sized, and features angular handles and reed detailing throughout. The teapot
Category
1990s English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1935 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Modernist Art Deco tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
1937 Jean E. Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Walnut
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee service with cut sides in sterling pure silver and walnut by Jean
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Modernist Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modernist tea set for your home. A modernist tea set — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a modernist tea set — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A modernist tea set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made modernist tea set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sheets-Rockford Silver Co., Dansk Designs and Albert Edward Jones are consistently popular.
How Much is a Modernist Tea Set?
A modernist tea set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,467, while the lowest priced sells for $360 and the highest can go for as much as $9,750.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Modernist Tea Set
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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, 2022The 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, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver 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, 2021Silver 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2024To 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.
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