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Austrian Royal Vienna Mythological Themed Angelica Kauffman Tea Cup Saucer 19ct
Austrian Royal Vienna Mythological Themed Angelica Kauffman Tea Cup Saucer 19ct

Austrian Royal Vienna Mythological Themed Angelica Kauffman Tea Cup Saucer 19ct

By Angelica Kauffmann

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Set of TEN Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain comprising of ten tea cups

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6 Tea Cups, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Prunus - Blue Plums - 1950s
6 Tea Cups, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Prunus - Blue Plums - 1950s

6 Tea Cups, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Prunus - Blue Plums - 1950s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

6 tea cups and saucers in porcelain in the very famous pattern Prunus designed by Stig Lindberg at

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of three tea cups with saucers.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of three tea cups with saucers.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of three tea cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. A set of three tea cups with saucers. Model 1/76. Dating: ca

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Derby Breakfast Cup in an Imari Pattern
A Derby Breakfast Cup in an Imari Pattern

A Derby Breakfast Cup in an Imari Pattern

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This popular early 19th century Spode pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree", "Money Tree", "Regency", and "Tree of Life". The saucer shows a hand painted scene with a fe...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Soft Paste Porcelain Blue & White Cups & Saucers
Antique French Soft Paste Porcelain Blue & White Cups & Saucers

Antique French Soft Paste Porcelain Blue & White Cups & Saucers

By Saint Cloud

Located in Katonah, NY

The porcelain produced in Saint-Cloud was influenced by late Ming blue and white porcelain and its

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810
Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

you of the famous Swansea handles. The cup is potted in the beautiful greyish hard paste porcelain

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810
Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

the famous Swansea handles. The cup is potted in the beautiful greyish hard paste porcelain that

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800
Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800

Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800

By Derby

Located in London, GB

cups from this era are even rarer. The Derby factory, called the Crown Derby Porcelain Company at

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Group of 10 Wedgwood Breakfast Cups, Saucers and  Tea Plates
A Group of 10 Wedgwood Breakfast Cups, Saucers and  Tea Plates

A Group of 10 Wedgwood Breakfast Cups, Saucers and Tea Plates

Located in Katonah, NY

This Wedgwood set has a bold blue and white sunburst pattern of lines radiating from the center, a gilded edge and an octagonal shape. It is very much in the style of a Bloor Derby p...

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Hop Trellis Cup and Saucer
First Period Worcester Porcelain Hop Trellis Cup and Saucer

First Period Worcester Porcelain Hop Trellis Cup and Saucer

By Royal Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

A very fine 18th century Dr. Wall Worcester soft-paste porcelain coffee can and saucer, fluted in

Category

Antique 1760s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, a Pair of "Spisa Ribb" Tea Cups with Saucers
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, a Pair of "Spisa Ribb" Tea Cups with Saucers

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, a Pair of "Spisa Ribb" Tea Cups with Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. A pair of "Spisa Ribb" tea cups with saucers, 1950s-1960s. The tea

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Limoges Gold Trim Demitasse Tea Coffee Cup & Saucer 5"
Antique French Limoges Gold Trim Demitasse Tea Coffee Cup & Saucer 5"

Antique French Limoges Gold Trim Demitasse Tea Coffee Cup & Saucer 5"

By Limoges

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Limoges demitasse teacup and saucer featuring gold trim. Made in France. Dimensions: 4.75” x 2.75” (Diameter x Height)

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box
6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Dayton, OH

scene of a fox hunt with dogs, horses and equestrian figures. Lot includes one coffee mug, one tea cup

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770
Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770

Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770 Additional Information

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Lamm Dresden Hand-Painted Tea and Coffee Service Eight Cups and Saucers
Lamm Dresden Hand-Painted Tea and Coffee Service Eight Cups and Saucers

Lamm Dresden Hand-Painted Tea and Coffee Service Eight Cups and Saucers

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The finest workmanship is evident on this beautiful service consisting of a tall coffee pot, tea

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

4 Antique French Pouyat Limoges Ivory Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee Cups Saucers
4 Antique French Pouyat Limoges Ivory Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee Cups Saucers

4 Antique French Pouyat Limoges Ivory Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee Cups Saucers

By Jean Pouyat

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique eight piece set of Jean Pouyat demitasse tea / coffee / chocolate limoges china featuring

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Breakfast Cup, Dragons in Compartments, Ca 1800
Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Breakfast Cup, Dragons in Compartments, Ca 1800

Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Breakfast Cup, Dragons in Compartments, Ca 1800

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

teacup, ideal for either a large cup of tea or cafe au lait. We have one more of these available at a

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825
Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825

Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825

By Minton

Located in London, GB

This is a charming orphaned coffee cup made by Minton around the year 1825, which was the Regency

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set
Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

By John Aynsley

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very intricately hand painted tea cup and saucer set is made of fine bone china by the Aynsley

Category

Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups
Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 8-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set by one of France's Premier French

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820
New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820

New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by New Hall between 1815 and 1820. The New Hall

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek demitasse cup and saucer in the pink Tridacna design with the 2nd Black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE
Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE

Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

This beautiful, colorful and perfect gold rimmed Gucci tea/coffee service, probably has never been

Category

20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, ca 1775
Worcester Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, ca 1775

Worcester Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, ca 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and beautiful chocolate cup with a lid made by Worcester circa 1775 in their First

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Dozen Tea Cups and Saucers in the Worcester "Dragon in Compartments" Pattern
A Dozen Tea Cups and Saucers in the Worcester "Dragon in Compartments" Pattern

A Dozen Tea Cups and Saucers in the Worcester "Dragon in Compartments" Pattern

By Royal Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

The cup and the saucer are both painted with mythical beasts alternating with vases within lappet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set of Two Tea Cups, 2023
Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set of Two Tea Cups, 2023

Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set of Two Tea Cups, 2023

By Richard Ginori, Luke Edward Hall

Located in Cagliari, IT

decorate plates, placeholders, cups and vases, and bold, unexpected colours infuse the chinaware with

Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg
Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg

Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of six espresso cups and saucers by Villeroy & Boch in white porcelain. New wave

Category

Late 20th Century Luxembourgish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugi-N'2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in striking signature royal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812
Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812

Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812

By Thomas Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very striking coffee cup and saucer made by Anstice, Horton & Rose (early Coalport) in

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Imari style intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain cup and saucer. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Yates Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Yellow with Roses, Regency, circa 1825
Yates Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Yellow with Roses, Regency, circa 1825

Yates Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Yellow with Roses, Regency, circa 1825

Located in London, GB

probably meant as a coffee cup, but as the shape is quite open it would be perfect for tea as well. The

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Two Sets of 18th Century Nanking Cargo Cups and Saucers
Two Sets of 18th Century Nanking Cargo Cups and Saucers

Two Sets of 18th Century Nanking Cargo Cups and Saucers

Located in Atlanta, GA

delicate porcelain tea cups and saucers are decorated in the charming "Pagoda Riverscape" pattern, which

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810
Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a rare set of six orphaned coffee cups made by Chamberlains in Worcester circa 1810. The

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Cups and Saucers England Circa 1772
Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Cups and Saucers England Circa 1772

Pair First Period Worcester Porcelain Cups and Saucers England Circa 1772

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

Made circa 1772, this pair of First Period Worcester fluted cups and saucers in the 'Dalhousie

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775
Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775

Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

operation in the early 21st century. This coffee cup is very finely potted in early porcelain; it has a

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern
Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This early First Period Worcester Porcelain trio set was made in England circa 1755. It is hand

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Glazed white Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Hand-Glazed white Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Hand-Glazed white Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in striking signature white and blue, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Blue Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Blue Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in mesmerizing signature blue and black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N'3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Brown Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Japanese Master Artist
Brown Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Japanese Master Artist

Brown Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Japanese Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in striking brown and blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in a stunning signature red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue White Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue White Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue White Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in stunning blue and white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Flight Barr Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer in Holly Berry Pattern
Antique Flight Barr Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer in Holly Berry Pattern

Antique Flight Barr Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer in Holly Berry Pattern

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

A very fine Flight and Barr Worcester tea cup and saucer of fluted form, from the lilac version of

Category

Antique 1790s English Regency 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.