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4 Cups/ 8 Saucers of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Tea Service
4 Cups/ 8 Saucers of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Tea Service

4 Cups/ 8 Saucers of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Tea Service

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Pasadena, TX

" dia. 8 Salad Anders - 8.25" dia. 8 Crescent Moon dishes - 8"w x 5.25"d 4 Tea Cups - 3.2"dia x 3"h 8

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting
5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting

5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting

By Wedgwood, Ralph Lauren

Located in Dayton, OH

4 Available, sold separately Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire embossed Neoclassical ribbon / acanthus berries motif place settings. Each set includes five pieces and comes...

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this tea cup and saucer, from the Scipione

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

"Calling All Muses", Oil Painting
"Calling All Muses", Oil Painting

"Calling All Muses", Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

whimsical still life featuring a porcelain tea cup, balanced on stones with a bird grabbing a tea string and

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Versace Russian Dream" Rosenthal Tea Set
Versace Russian Dream" Rosenthal Tea Set

Versace Russian Dream" Rosenthal Tea Set

By Rosenthal, Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Russian Dream Tea Cup and Saucer by Versace for Rosenthal, set of 2, is in 100% Porcelain and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Ceramics

5 Piece Chinese/Japan Porcelain Saucers Imari, 18th Century
5 Piece Chinese/Japan Porcelain Saucers Imari, 18th Century

5 Piece Chinese/Japan Porcelain Saucers Imari, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Plates, Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Region of Origin: China Maker: Kangxi (1661-1722) Period: 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Set/2 Multicolor Porcelain Mugs
Gucci Set/2 Multicolor Porcelain Mugs

Gucci Set/2 Multicolor Porcelain Mugs

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gucci set of 2 porcelain multicolor tea cups, blue, white. Excellent condition. Dessert plate not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ceramics

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Dish Saucer Qing Period, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Dish Saucer Qing Period, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Dish Saucer Qing Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Saucer, Tea Bowls

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Set/2 Porcelain Flower Vase Teacup
Gucci Set/2 Porcelain Flower Vase Teacup

Gucci Set/2 Porcelain Flower Vase Teacup

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gucci set of 2 porcelain flower vases tea cups, white, red, yellow. Excellent condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Ceramics

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Tea Bowls & Cups Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C
Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C

Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in New York, NY

vintage Italian Richard Ginori porcelain coffee/tea cup, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314217356742 For French

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Country Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces
Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces

Hermes Papillons Porcelain Tea Cup with Plate, Set of 16 Pieces

By Hermès

Located in Lahaska, PA

16-piece Hermes porcelain tea cup and dish set for eight, designed for Papillons collection. Plate

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Private Stock Le Tallec Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucers Black Shoulder
Tiffany Private Stock Le Tallec Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucers Black Shoulder

Tiffany Private Stock Le Tallec Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucers Black Shoulder

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Pasadena, CA

12 Tiffany private stock Le Tallec porcelain tea cup and saucers in black shoulder. Beautiful hand

Category

Vintage 1980s European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Tea Cup Collection Les Françaises
Porcelain Tea Cup Collection Les Françaises

Porcelain Tea Cup Collection Les Françaises

By Sonia Sieff

Located in Paris, IDF

", pictures of naked women : sensuality, beauty and simplicity. Porcelain of Limoges extra fine. Colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Box of 2 Porcelain Tea Cups Collection Les Françaises
Box of 2 Porcelain Tea Cups Collection Les Françaises

Box of 2 Porcelain Tea Cups Collection Les Françaises

By Sonia Sieff

Located in Paris, IDF

. Diameter : 3.5" Height : 2.1" Weight : 0,751 Kg Box with two delicately packaged tea cups in a Maison

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Picnic Tea Set
Picnic Tea Set

Picnic Tea Set

Unavailable|$2,500 / set

Picnic Tea Set

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Picnic basket with vintage tea set. Set includes two porcelain tea cups and saucers marked "Royal

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tea Caddies

4 Petite Mother of Pearl Iridescence Hand Painted Tea Cups and Saucers
4 Petite Mother of Pearl Iridescence Hand Painted Tea Cups and Saucers

4 Petite Mother of Pearl Iridescence Hand Painted Tea Cups and Saucers

Located in Westport, CT

4 petite mother of pearl iridescence Japanese Gong-Fu porcelain tea cups and saucers. Add beauty to

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815
Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

By Moses Webster, Nantgarw Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A rare tea cup and saucer in Nantgarw’s superb soft-paste porcelain. Each piece is gilded and

Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815
Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

By Moses Webster, Nantgarw Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A rare tea cup and saucer in Nantgarw’s superb soft-paste porcelain. Each piece is gilded and

Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815
Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

By Moses Webster, Nantgarw Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A rare tea cup and saucer in Nantgarw’s superb soft-paste porcelain. Each piece is gilded and

Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815
Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

By Moses Webster, Nantgarw Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A rare tea cup and saucer in Nantgarw’s superb soft-paste porcelain. Each piece is gilded and

Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815
Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

Tea Cup and Saucer Nantgarw Porcelain, circa 1815

By Moses Webster, Nantgarw Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A rare tea cup and saucer in Nantgarw’s superb soft-paste porcelain. Each piece is gilded and

Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765

Located in St. Catharines, ON

This beautiful Chinese armorial tea bowl and saucer bears the Arms of Sayer. The center of saucer

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates

Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates

By Metasco

Located in Houston, TX

multicolored porcelain china set is perfect for hot liquid chocolate, coffee, tea and dessert. The design is so

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mexican Porcelain Cups Set
Mexican Porcelain Cups Set

Mexican Porcelain Cups Set

Located in D.F., MX

Mexican Porcelain Cups Set

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of German Arzberg 213 White Porcelain Double Handle Tea Cups Mugs- S
Vintage Set of German Arzberg 213 White Porcelain Double Handle Tea Cups Mugs- S

Vintage Set of German Arzberg 213 White Porcelain Double Handle Tea Cups Mugs- S

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in Draper, UT

. Marked Arzberg, Germany 313.. Made of beautiful white porcelain. These are solid but lightweight

Category

Late 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

European Porcelain Cup and Saucers
European Porcelain Cup and Saucers

European Porcelain Cup and Saucers

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Porcelain cup and saucer. Delicate cup and two saucer set in fine porcelain, decorated with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1730
Tea Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1730

Tea Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1730

By Saint Cloud

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Both cup and saucer with moulded reeding and decorated in underglaze blue with scrolled lambrequin

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Cup and Saucer
English Porcelain Cup and Saucer

English Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Unavailable|$358 / set

English Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

English Porcelain Cup and Saucer. Charming decoration in shades of blue and golden details. The cup

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Nine Vista Alegre Porcelain Cups, Portugal
Nine Vista Alegre Porcelain Cups, Portugal

Nine Vista Alegre Porcelain Cups, Portugal

By Vista Alegre

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Nine porcelain cups from Vista Alegre, three for tea, two for coffee, in white porcelain. Made from

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Rhombe Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, White, 8.1 Oz
Rhombe Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, White, 8.1 Oz

Rhombe Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, White, 8.1 Oz

Located in New York, NY

Rhombe Tea Cup With Matching Saucer, White, 8.1 oz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rhombe Color Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, Rose/Sand
Rhombe Color Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, Rose/Sand

Rhombe Color Tea Cup with Matching Saucer, Rose/Sand

Located in New York, NY

Rhombe Color Tea Cup With Matching Saucer, Rose/Sand, 13.2 oz.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mintons English Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Mintons English Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Mintons English Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Mintons english Porcelain Cup and Saucer. Decorated with a delicate floral motif and gold details

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Holzschnittblumen' Flowers Cup and Saucer, Flowers, circa 1750
Meissen 'Holzschnittblumen' Flowers Cup and Saucer, Flowers, circa 1750

Meissen 'Holzschnittblumen' Flowers Cup and Saucer, Flowers, circa 1750

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Meissen cup and saucer, well painted with Holzschnittblumen flowers, within brown line rims, circa

Category

Antique 1750s German Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cup and Saucer with 'deutschBlumen' Flowers, circa 1750
Meissen Cup and Saucer with 'deutschBlumen' Flowers, circa 1750

Meissen Cup and Saucer with 'deutschBlumen' Flowers, circa 1750

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Meissen cup and saucer, well painted with ‘deutschBlumen’ flower sprays and specimens, within a

Category

Antique 1750s German Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cup and Saucer in Limoges Porcelain, France
Cup and Saucer in Limoges Porcelain, France

Cup and Saucer in Limoges Porcelain, France

By Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Cup and saucer in Limoges porcelain. Decorated with a rural landscape with rustic houses, trees and

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830
Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830

Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Continental porcelain cabinet cup & saucer, decorated in a rich blue with raised gilt & black

Category

Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mennecy Custard Cup and Cover, Flowers, circa 1760
Mennecy Custard Cup and Cover, Flowers, circa 1760

Mennecy Custard Cup and Cover, Flowers, circa 1760

By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Mennecy covered custard cup, well painted with sprays of flowers within a pink line border, the lid

Category

Antique 1760s French Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer
Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer

Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer

Located in Lincoln, GB

Trio of porcelain, including 2 cups - one shallow one deep and 1 saucer A beautiful antique cup

Category

Antique 1820s British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain
Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Three cups and saucers made from Japanese porcelain. The porcelain is fine and has a craquelé

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Chelsea Art Deco 10 Cups and Saucers Tea Service
Royal Chelsea Art Deco 10 Cups and Saucers Tea Service

Royal Chelsea Art Deco 10 Cups and Saucers Tea Service

Located in London, GB

Royal Chelsea Art Deco 10 cups and matching saucers tea service. All handpainted with richly

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Design from Victorian Era
Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Design from Victorian Era

Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Design from Victorian Era

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Porcelain Cup and Saucer. Finely decorated, displaying an exquisite floral pattern with roses in

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Ansbach Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Ansbach Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Ansbach Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Leeds, GB

Ansbach teacup and saucer with a scroll handle and decorated with birds and flower sprigs.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Tea Sets

Vienna Cup & Saucer, Classical Motifs in Silver on Pink, 1807
Vienna Cup & Saucer, Classical Motifs in Silver on Pink, 1807

Vienna Cup & Saucer, Classical Motifs in Silver on Pink, 1807

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Vienna cup & saucer decorated with a pink ground and panels of classical motifs in silver ( now

Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777
Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777

Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A Rococo cup and saucer, elaborately decorated with the arms of Ludlow, for Daniel Ludlow of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Buffalo China Tea Cup Pair in Sky Blue and Off White
Vintage Buffalo China Tea Cup Pair in Sky Blue and Off White

Vintage Buffalo China Tea Cup Pair in Sky Blue and Off White

By Buffalo Pottery

Located in Munster, IN

Adorably vintage, these sky blue and off-white tea cups (or small coffee mugs) are a perfect way to

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Royal Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Striped Cup & Saucer, 1821
Imperial Royal Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Striped Cup & Saucer, 1821

Imperial Royal Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Striped Cup & Saucer, 1821

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Imperial Royal Vienna porcelain and gilt striped cup & saucer, 1821 Gilt ribbed stripes around

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Eight Saucers and One Porcelain Cup From Vista Alegre, Portugal
Eight Saucers and One Porcelain Cup From Vista Alegre, Portugal

Eight Saucers and One Porcelain Cup From Vista Alegre, Portugal

By Vista Alegre

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Eight saucers and a porcelain cup from Vista Alegre, decorated in green and gold with a simple and

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century 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.