Paris Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 2 pots, creamer (handle restored), covered sugar (finial restored), and 8 cups and saucers.
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Antique 1860s French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Tea Service
Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined Paris porcelain tea service dates from the early 19th-century and beautifully reflects the elegance and technical mastery of French porcelain production during the Empir...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Located in Washington, DC
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces.
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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces
$1,580 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in
Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Four Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Services
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Sharon, CT
Each service comprised of a cup, saucer and dessert plate. 12 pieces in all. All hand painted in 24 Ct. gold by the Paris firm Mansard c. 1890. Blanks most likely Sevres. Cup handles...
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Paris porcelain service with landscape decorations
$1,190Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Paris porcelain service with landscape decorations
Located in Paris, FR
Paris porcelain set: tea or coffee service, composed of several decorated pieces: - A coffee or tea pot with gilded lid and carved spout. - A milk jug with open spout and elegant han...
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Antique 1820s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Deco Tea Service Set, Gold & Green Glazed Porcelain marked Robj Paris
$995
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
French Art Deco Tea Service Set, Gold & Green Glazed Porcelain marked Robj Paris
By ROBJ
Located in Beirut, LB
This striking Art Deco tea set by ROBJ Paris exemplifies the bold geometry and luxurious finish that defined the era.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vieux Paris 'Old Paris' Tea Caddy or Apothocary Jar Painted with Harbor Scene
$328Sale Price|54% Off
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Vieux Paris 'Old Paris' Tea Caddy or Apothocary Jar Painted with Harbor Scene
By Old Paris
Located in Mobile, AL
This empire period Old Paris tea caddy, canister or jar from the 1830's is sure to delight. It was likely designed and sold as a tea canister, but a lidded jar can certainly serve ma...
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Antique 1830s French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
41-Piece 19th Century Vieux-Paris Coffee & Tea Service
Located in Dallas, TX
41-Piece 19th century Vieux-Paris coffee & tea service is a stunning collection that will let you entertain in style!
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Tea Service with Monogram
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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Tea Service with Monogram
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Stunning beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain (Porcelaine de Paris) tea service from the Louis Philip period 1830-1850.
Category
Antique 1840s French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Part Tea and Coffee Service, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A Paris part tea and coffee service in porcelain painted with livened up landscape in sepia color on yellow background.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Tea service 1860-1880
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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Tea service 1860-1880
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful antique hand painted Old Paris porcelain Coffee tea service from 1860-1880 Handpainted with flowers and finessed with gold decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, France, 1850
Unavailable
H 6.89 in Dm 3.94 in
Stunning Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, France, 1850
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Stunning Old Paris hand painted porcelain tea coffee service, France, 1850 Beautiful gold and bleu hand painted service with flowers.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Particular and Rare Old Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Coffee Tea Service, France
Unavailable
H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Particular and Rare Old Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Coffee Tea Service, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
France, 1860-1880. Hand painted with gold and roses. And with texts about love and prosperity. It was most likely given as a wedding present. Very good condition. Some minor w...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee service - France 1850-1880
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H 23 in W 11 in D 11 in
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee service - France 1850-1880
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain (Porcelaine de Paris) coffee tea service from ca 1850-1880!
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1900 Coffee Service, E Bourgeois Paris
Located in Paris, FR
1900 coffee service in porcelain, E Bourgeois 21 rue Drouot Paris, 14 cups and cups plates, cofee pot, sugar bowl, milk pitcher, 1900 gold decoration, art nouveau relief, good condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Old Paris Porcelain Gilt & Floral Enamel Hand Painted Coffee & Tea Service Set
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H 8.25 in W 10 in D 5 in
Old Paris Porcelain Gilt & Floral Enamel Hand Painted Coffee & Tea Service Set
By Old Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined hand-painted porcelain tea service crafted in France, showcasing delicate artistry and timeless European elegance. This charming set is ideal for both entertaining and disp...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
"Old Paris" Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service in the Restauration Taste
Located in New York, NY
French "Old Paris" Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service in the Restauration Taste, about 1825 Porcelain, painted and gilded
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Antique 1820s Tea Sets
Paris Porcelain 3-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, France c. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A good Paris porcelain tea and coffee service, comprising a Teapot, Coffeepot, & Sucrier.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
By Cardeilhac
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Tea cup holders come with later fitted Maissen porcelain cups.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
By Cardeilhac
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Tea cup holders come with later fitted Maissen porcelain cups.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Hermes Paris Coffee Service, Cocarde de soie
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee service with "Cocarde de Soie" cake plate in blue and white porcelain with geometric decorations and ribbons rosettes. Service consisting of: cake plate, 12 saucers and 7 cups...
Category
20th Century French Other Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Old Paris "T" 33-Piece Dessert Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 33-piece set of Old Pairs white porcelain hand-painted and gold gilt dessert service. The letter 'T' adorns most of the pieces in this fine service from the mid-1800s. On...
Category
Antique 1850s French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service for 8- 32 Pce. Porcelain with Gold Trim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old Paris Porcelain was created in the Paris area from the end of the 18th century to about 1870.
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Chinoiserie Tea Service for 12
By Jacob Petit
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic and rare gilt and painted chinoiserie tea service for 12 by Jacob Petit with individual gilt chinoiserie vignettes bordered by gilt green and red borders with further styli...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Jacob Petit Paris Gilded Porcelain Tea Service for 12
By Jacob Petit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic and rare gilt and painted tea service for 12 by Jacob Petit. Each piece hand marked in under-glaze blue for Jacob Petit, France. A total of 19 pieces.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Bird Coffee Service
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain bird coffee service. French Empire gilt porcelain ornithological coffee service for six with hand painted exotic birds. Coffee pot with ostrich and emu, bowl with eag...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Philippe Period Old Paris Gold Leaf Porcelain Coffee or Tea Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe period Old Paris porcelain coffee service features hand applied gold leaf rims. 28 pieces including coffee pot and lid, sugar bowl and lid, creamer, eleven cups a...
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Tea Sets
Materials
Gold Plate
Vieux Paris Porcelain Coffee Service with Napoleonic Emblems
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely Vieux Paris porcelain coffee service with gilded Napoleonic emblems, including bees, stars and laurel wreaths. The set includes a coffee urn with cover, creamer, sugar with...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
15-Piece Louis Philippe Partial-Gilt Paris Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
15-Piece Louis Philippe partial-gilt Paris Porcelain tea service, 19th century 7-1/2 inches high (19.1 cm) (tallest, creamer).
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Richly Gold Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, France, circa 1880s
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Richly gold decorated Old Paris porcelain tea service France, circa 1880 Good condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paris porcelain tea service
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain, hand painted tea service 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Richly Gold Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, France, 1850
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful colors and hand-painted, France, circa 1850. Good condition. Damage on the jug. Big tea pot height 18.5cm. Small tea or hot water pot height 16cm. Sugar pot height 1...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
French Marc Schoelcher Old Paris Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service
By Marc Schoelcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French, Schoelcher Paris porcelain coffee service, comprising a coffeepot, hot water pot, creamer, sugar and eight cups and saucers, all of gold grounds decorated with matte gilt Gre...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Paris Porcelain Coffee Service, Emerald Green and Floral, Empire Style ca 1820
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Paris Porcelain Coffee Service, Emerald Green and Floral, Empire Style ca 1820
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning coffee service made in the Empire style by a Paris factory in circa 1820. All items are decorated with a beautiful emerald green ground, flower posies and gilt. ...
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Porcelain Old Paris Empire Coffee Tea Service, France, 1800-1820
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
France Empire period 1800-1820 Richly decorated with gold. Very good condition. Some wear and only one cup with minor damage. One set, 39 pieces: One Height coffee pot 26cm One Hei...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Chocolate Service
Located in Washington, DC
"Old Paris" Porcelain de Paris Napoleon I Coffee Service consisting of a Coffee Pot, Chocolate Pot, Sugar, Milk Jug, Six Cups and Saucers. Coffee - 10 1/2" high, Chocolate Pot - 8 1/...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Second Empire Coffee Service, C 1875
By Limoges
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Paris porcelain coffee service of striking neo-classic form, the flaring shapes with elaborate angular handles, finely hand painted with swags of oak leaves and gilt acorns, the cups...
Category
Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Fantastic Richly Decorated Old Paris Tea Service with Plates, France, 1850-1880
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H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Fantastic Richly Decorated Old Paris Tea Service with Plates, France, 1850-1880
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Sweet decorated tea service, France 1850-1880. Hand-painted with small pink roses and richly decorated with gold. Covers tea pot and sugar pot have damage and one handle of sugar ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain
Old Paris Empire Period Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service, France, 1820
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
France 1820. Richly hand-painted gold decoration. Good condition. Coffee pot height 28.5cm. Tea pot height 22.5cm. Bowl diameter 20cm and height 10.5cm. Sugar pot with cover...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Black and Sepia 'Old Paris' Porcelain Coffee and Tea Service
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A fabulous hand-painted in black / sepia 'Old Paris' porcelain coffee and tea service. Every piece has its own unique hand-painted decor.
Category
Antique 19th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Paris Porcelain Tea Service For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic paris porcelain tea service available at 1stDibs. A paris porcelain tea service — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the paris porcelain tea service you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A paris porcelain tea service made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Jacob Petit and Old Paris each produced at least one beautiful paris porcelain tea service that is worth considering.
How Much is a Paris Porcelain Tea Service?
A paris porcelain tea service can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,088, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $77,218.
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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.
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