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Set of Eight Large English Cups and Saucers with Flowers Painted in Gray
Set of Eight Large English Cups and Saucers with Flowers Painted in Gray

Set of Eight Large English Cups and Saucers with Flowers Painted in Gray

By Minton

Located in Katonah, NY

The cups are decorated inside and outside with bouquets of spring flowers painted in grisaille

Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830
H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830

H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830

By H&R Daniel

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by H&R Daniel some time between

Category

Antique 1820s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Cups & Saucers, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th Century
Set of 6 Cups & Saucers, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th Century

Set of 6 Cups & Saucers, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th Century

By Spode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 Cups & Saucers, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th century, bone china. Fine gilt

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 6 Pop-Art Style Rosenthal Flash Espresso Cups by Dorothy Hafner
Set of 6 Pop-Art Style Rosenthal Flash Espresso Cups by Dorothy Hafner

Set of 6 Pop-Art Style Rosenthal Flash Espresso Cups by Dorothy Hafner

By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Lovely set of 6 small cups and saucers from the German brand Rosenthal. This iconic collection

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold
Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold

By Spode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th century

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tea Cup Karo
Tea Cup Karo

Tea Cup Karo

Sold|$55 / item

Tea Cup Karo

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Arabesk
Tea Cup Arabesk

Tea Cup Arabesk

Sold|$55 / item

Tea Cup Arabesk

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century
Antique Set Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

Antique Set Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Edo Period. The painting is of nice quality. All will

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Japanese Porcelain Coffee and Tea Cups with Saucers - 2Y288
Set of 12 Japanese Porcelain Coffee and Tea Cups with Saucers - 2Y288

Set of 12 Japanese Porcelain Coffee and Tea Cups with Saucers - 2Y288

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This set of 12 Japanese porcelain coffee and tea cups, accompanied by matching saucers, offers a

Category

20th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tea Cup and Saucer Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue White Bowl China
Antique Tea Cup and Saucer Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue White Bowl China

Antique Tea Cup and Saucer Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue White Bowl China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain cup and saucer Kangxi period. Fantastic

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Porcelain Gucci Mythological Cups and Saucers/ Tea for two..
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Gucci Mythological Cups and Saucers/ Tea for two..

Pair of Vintage Porcelain Gucci Mythological Cups and Saucers/ Tea for two..

By Gucci

Located in North Miami, FL

. In recap... set of two saucers and 2 cups... The saucer is 6.25" D x 1" H. The porcelain cup is 2.5

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Greek Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top
Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top

Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A set of six famille rose porcelain cups and saucers, decorated with flowers. Unmarked

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

was delighted at last and fell asleep along with the author. Condition Dish and cup perfect, lid

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Blossom Tea Cup, c. 1850
Chinese Blue & White Blossom Tea Cup, c. 1850

Chinese Blue & White Blossom Tea Cup, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

wine, the small cup has a tea-bowl silhouette, shaped with a wide mouth, tapered sides and short footed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 2 + Saucers
Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 2 + Saucers

Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 2 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Karo - Set of 2 + Saucers
Tea Cup Karo - Set of 2 + Saucers

Tea Cup Karo - Set of 2 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 4 + Saucers
Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 4 + Saucers

Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tea Cup 'Yozan' Kutani Ware, 1950s
Japanese Antique Tea Cup 'Yozan' Kutani Ware, 1950s

Japanese Antique Tea Cup 'Yozan' Kutani Ware, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a tea cup which was made in Japan around 1950s in Showa era. It was made with Kutani ware

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Tea Cup, C. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Tea Cup, C. 1850

Chinese Blue and White Tea Cup, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The delicate blue and white design of this porcelain teacup was painted in a muted, grey pigment

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Five Blessings Tea Cup, circa 1900
Chinese Blue and White Five Blessings Tea Cup, circa 1900

Chinese Blue and White Five Blessings Tea Cup, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Each turn of this delicate porcelain teacup reveals a different traditional motif rendered in a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three Ship Wrecked Tea Cups on Stands, Cambodia, 18th Century
Set of Three Ship Wrecked Tea Cups on Stands, Cambodia, 18th Century

Set of Three Ship Wrecked Tea Cups on Stands, Cambodia, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

18th century Cambodian set of three blanc de chine tea cups recovered from ship wreck. Grouping of

Category

Antique 18th Century Cambodian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups
Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups

By Odiot

Located in Wilmington, DE

Collection Espresso Cups and Saucers in Limoges Porcelain, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to any Stately and

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

34 Wedgwood Kashmar Etruria & Barlaston China Dinner Plate Bowl Tea Cup, England
34 Wedgwood Kashmar Etruria & Barlaston China Dinner Plate Bowl Tea Cup, England

34 Wedgwood Kashmar Etruria & Barlaston China Dinner Plate Bowl Tea Cup, England

By Wedgwood

Located in Dayton, OH

34 pieces - Wedgwood Kashmar Etruria & Barlaston China dinnerware. Measures: 12 dinners 12.5" 12 bowls 6.5" D x 2" 10 teacups 5" x 4" x 3".

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès New Cups and Saucer Set
Hermès New Cups and Saucer Set

Hermès New Cups and Saucer Set

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermès Porcelain H Deco Tea Cup and Saucer set of two in Rouge. The set features a bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Miscellaneous

Antique High Quality Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita Edo Japan, 18/19th Century
Antique High Quality Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita Edo Japan, 18/19th Century

Antique High Quality Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita Edo Japan, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Color: Blue

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Dozen "Dollar" Pattern Imari Style Dessert Dishes
Dozen "Dollar" Pattern Imari Style Dessert Dishes

Dozen "Dollar" Pattern Imari Style Dessert Dishes

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

design. We also have a dozen demitasse style coffee cans and saucers and four tea cups and saucers in

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

3 Piece Jar by Ted Saupe
3 Piece Jar by Ted Saupe

3 Piece Jar by Ted Saupe

By Ted Saupe

Located in Morton Grove, IL

making hand built porcelain cups (tea bowls) on which he treats the surface with autobiographical imagery

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Indulge in the artistry of Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups, a set of six that

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Tea Cup / Coffee Cup, Sevres Manufacture, Signed
19th Century Porcelain Tea Cup / Coffee Cup, Sevres Manufacture, Signed

19th Century Porcelain Tea Cup / Coffee Cup, Sevres Manufacture, Signed

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Beautiful porcelain tea cup / large coffee cup and its saucer by Manufacture Nationale de Serves

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Fukagawa Porcelain Tea Cups, Signed
Vintage Pair of Fukagawa Porcelain Tea Cups, Signed

Vintage Pair of Fukagawa Porcelain Tea Cups, Signed

Located in Norton, MA

Vintage pair of fukagawa porcelain tea cups - signed and original box included. Blue and White

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Early Spode Porcelain Tea Cup Heavily Gilded Pattern 963 Hand Painted
Early Spode Porcelain Tea Cup Heavily Gilded Pattern 963 Hand Painted

Early Spode Porcelain Tea Cup Heavily Gilded Pattern 963 Hand Painted

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine example of an English George III period, SPODE porcelain, Tea Cup, hand painted in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French Limoges Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, 1900s
20th century French Limoges Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, 1900s

20th century French Limoges Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, 1900s

By Limoges

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant fine Limoges porcelain cup with matching saucer. Delicately hand-painted floral design

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early New Hall Porcelain Tea Cup Chinese Figures Pattern 621, circa 1795-1800
Early New Hall Porcelain Tea Cup Chinese Figures Pattern 621, circa 1795-1800

Early New Hall Porcelain Tea Cup Chinese Figures Pattern 621, circa 1795-1800

By New Hall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a porcelain tea cup by new hall with their hand decorated Chinese figure pattern number 621

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers
Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers

Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Sharon, CT

8 cups and saucers. 16 pieces in all. All hand painted in 24 Ct. gold by the Paris firm Mansard c

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770
Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio set consists of a teacup, coffee cup, and saucer finely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

By Cauldon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victorian English Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold Art Nouveau Style. Rare antique porcelain hot

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Red Tea Cup With Lid
Chinese Hand Painted Red Tea Cup With Lid

Chinese Hand Painted Red Tea Cup With Lid

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Wonderful vintage Chinese porcelain tea cup with lid. Features a hand painted red and gold design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups
Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups

Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups

Located in Chicago, IL

tea cups has a simple, tapered form, shaped with a very thin body and a narrow footed base. Dated to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Russian Blue and Gold Coffee or Tea White Porcelain Cup
Russian Blue and Gold Coffee or Tea White Porcelain Cup

Russian Blue and Gold Coffee or Tea White Porcelain Cup

By Lomonosov

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful authentic blue and gold Russian coffee or tea cup in white porcelain in the Cobalt Net

Category

20th Century Russian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Chelsea Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Bird Design
Royal Chelsea Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Bird Design

Royal Chelsea Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Bird Design

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer in sky-blue and gold with center bird

Category

Mid-20th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Kastrup, DK

19th century Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. White porcelain cup and saucer beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Coffee Can & Tea Cup Classical Pattern No. 349, circa 1805
Miles Mason Porcelain Coffee Can & Tea Cup Classical Pattern No. 349, circa 1805

Miles Mason Porcelain Coffee Can & Tea Cup Classical Pattern No. 349, circa 1805

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful matching pair of porcelain cups comprising a coffee can and a tea cup, in a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Greek Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups
Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups

Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups

By Modern Fabergé

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine porcelain set of two Faberge original porcelain coffee or tea cups. Enjoy the start to your

Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Porcelain Service English Coffee-Tea Cups with Plate
Staffordshire Porcelain Service English Coffee-Tea Cups with Plate

Staffordshire Porcelain Service English Coffee-Tea Cups with Plate

Located in Prato, Tuscany

English porcelain coffee service, composed of 8 cups with saucer, a tray, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cup and Saucer 18th Century English Porcelain Caughley Circle ca 1785
Cup and Saucer 18th Century English Porcelain Caughley Circle ca 1785

Cup and Saucer 18th Century English Porcelain Caughley Circle ca 1785

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This lovely 18th-century porcelain tea bowl and saucer were made by Caughley Porcelain in England

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Gilt, Hand Painted Flowers, Regency ca 1825
Davenport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Gilt, Hand Painted Flowers, Regency ca 1825

Davenport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Gilt, Hand Painted Flowers, Regency ca 1825

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a beautifully decorated coffee cup and saucer made by Davenport in about 1825, which was

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Beige with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, ca 1840
Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Beige with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, ca 1840

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Beige with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, ca 1840

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Coalport in 1840, which was the Rococo Revival

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup & Saucer, 1991
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup & Saucer, 1991

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup & Saucer, 1991

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

An Italian white porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, with floral design, by designer Richard

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Matte Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
English Matte Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

English Matte Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful English matte black porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer set, circa early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Porcelain Tea Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of porcelain tea cups is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique porcelain tea cups was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 207 antique and vintage porcelain tea cups at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 115 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Porcelain tea cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Porcelain tea cups made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Porcelain tea cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marie Burgos Design, Richard Ginori and Chamberlains Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much are Porcelain Tea Cups?

Prices for porcelain tea cups can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, porcelain tea cups begin at $22 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $379.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Porcelain Tea Cups
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
  • 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.