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Paris Porcelain Tea Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous Porcelain Tea Set
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Russian imperial porcelain Tea set Lomonosov made in USSR Golden Autumn
By Lomonosov
Located in Delft, NL
Russian imperial porcelain Tea set Lomonosov made in USSR Golden Autumn
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 7.68 in D 4.73 in
33 Piece Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
33 Piece Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Signed
3 - 8.5" plates
7 - 7.5" plates
5 - 7
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Bavaria Porcelain Tea Set 13 pieces, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bavaria porcelain tea set 13 pieces, 80s
Composed of 10 complete cups, teapot, milk jug and sugar
Category
Vintage 1980s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Painted Porcelain Tea Set Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
By Theodore Haviland, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted porcelain tea set signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges. Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 1920s
By Satsuma
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Satsuma fine porcelain tea set Moriage Lithophane Geisha.
Hand painted in brown with
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Sets
By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rosenthal tea sets made of porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala represent the best combination of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Designer Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Leda" by Paul Wunderlich
By Rosenthal, Paul Wunderlich
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal designer porcelain tea set for six. "Leda" Paul Wunderlich.
Exclusive tea service
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Designer Pop Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Teeforelle" 'Tea Trout'
By Christian Ludwig Attersee, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal designer Pop Art porcelain tea set for six. "Teeforelle" (Tea Trout).
Artist
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Latvian Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set from Central Asia in Kobalt Blue & Gold
Located in Vienna, Austria
Porcelain tea set from Central Asia, that consist of 6 small tea bowls, a tea pot and one plate for
Category
Vintage 1960s Central Asian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Tea Set Totai Signed
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese enamel porcelain tea set. Features a captivating bird and floral design
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Herend Hungary Porcelain Tea set for 12 persons, Indian Basket Green pattern
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain Tea set for 12 persons, Indian Basket Green pattern
A Herend porcelain
Category
20th Century Hungarian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Royal Vienna Style Bohemia Czecho-Slovakia Black Porcelain Tea Set - 12 pcs
By Bohemia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Royal Vienna Style Bohemia Czecho-Slovakia Black Porcelain Tea Set - 12 pcs. Listing
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Tea Set for 11 Person by Carl Tielsch
By Carl Tielsch & Co. 1
Located in Vilnius, LT
The porcelain tea set for 11 person is decorated with black and gold decor and handmade by Carl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal, Porcelain Tea Set Consisting of Teapot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, a porcelain tea set consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar bowl.
Hand-painted with
Category
Vintage 1920s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Eleven Piece Antique Royal Vienna Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Eleven Piece Antique Royal Vienna Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Tea Set with Classical Genre Scenes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
10 Pc., Ambrosius Lamm, Dresden Porcelain Tea Set C. 1910
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 10-piece Ambrosius Lamm Dresden porcelain tea set, dating to circa 1910, epitomizes
Category
Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Tea Set, Model Sahara from 1920s, in Cabana Style
By Royal Epiag
Located in Vienna, Austria
Porcelain tea set, model Sahara from the porcelain manufactory Epiag Royal, Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Tea Set, Hand-Painted Gilded Accents
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined 20-piece French porcelain tea set was crafted in Paris during the Restauration period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Exquisite 1920s Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Set with Gold Gilding (3 Pieces)
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning 1920s porcelain tea set is a timeless addition to any collection. Comprising three
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 3 Person, Early 20th C., Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 33 Piece Chinese Republic Porcelain Tea Set C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage 33 Piece Chinese Republic Porcelain Tea Set C1930.
Large Cups - 20" x 4 3/8" x 3 3/4
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Futuristic Friesland Porcelain Tea Set Vintage, German
By Friesland Porcelain 1
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant porcelain teapot with stand, sugar bowl and creamer, stand with inset for tea light
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Limoges 28 Piece Hand Painted & Gilt Pink Rose Porcelain Tea Set C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Limoges 28 Piece Hand Painted & Gilt Pink Rose Porcelain Tea Set C1900.
Plates - 8 5/8" x
Category
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.75 in W 1 in D 8.75 in
23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Queens, NY
23-Piece English Victorian beige porcelain 23 piece tea set with gold trim and faux wood design (6
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
1960s Meito Japan Blue Floral Porcelain Tea Set
By Meito
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Meito Japan Blue Floral Porcelain Tea Set
Service for four plus extra 2 cups
made Japan
Teapot
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Spode 44 Pc. Porcelain Tea Set
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This Classic 19th century Spode Dessert and tea and coffee service encompasses the beauty of the
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Traditional Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique tea set including tea plates, tea cups and tea. Hand painted in the traditional
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Set of Six Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Tea Set Cups, Russia 1960s
By Lomonosov
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 vintage porcelain tea cups with saucers, manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1964 Jaroslav Jezek Exlusive Porcelain Tea Set "Nefertiti", Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Jezek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- 6 cups with plate and 3 pots
- Suggar Pot: 10cmx10cm
- Cup: 6,5cm 8,5cm 6,5cm
- Plate: 1,5cm 14cmx14cm
- Cream pot: 11,5cmx11,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea Set Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service Set, Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set of 9
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
European Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Set in Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated porcelain teaset from Europe from the late 18th century.
The set is most
Category
Antique 18th Century European Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period: 18th century Qing (1661
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, combination between 2 sets.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.91 in Dm 4.69 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande porcelain. This pot is of larger size and is finely shaped
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.32 in Dm 8.08 in
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt and Colorful Rococo Decoration
By Jacob Petit
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous Jacob Petit Old Paris Porcelain solitaire museum quality tea set. It is
Category
Antique 1840s French Rococo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Purple and Gold Porcelain Tea Set for Eight Persons
By Wedgwood
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine Crescent Ware porcelain eight place tea set, finely decorated with gold over royal
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande porcelain. This pot is of larger size and is finely shaped
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.52 in Dm 7.88 in
15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
plates!
Unusual and very detailed pieces of porcelain with a satsuma style colouring. Marked on base
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A matched solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover, a sucrier with cover, a milk jug and
Category
Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Georgian English New Hall Partial Porcelain Tea Set
By New Hall
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th century Georgian English New Hall partial fine porcelain tea/china set with rose colored
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tea Set 'Fantasia' by Matteo Thun, 1980
By Arzbeg Porcelain, Matteo Thun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Memphis-style Seven-piece porcelain tea set 'Fantasia' with 'Carre Noir' decor by Matteo
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two
By Wallendorf
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and beautifully coordinated six-piece tea set from the esteemed Wallendorf Porcelain
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Tea Trio Set GDR Made in GDR Tea Porcelain Set, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
A rare collection tea trio set “Firebird” made in GDR.
Goldrelief manufacture!
Porcelain tea
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Tea/Coffee Set Bone China Royal Maastricht Sphinx, Holland
Located in Bastogne, BE
or any other party, our porcelain tea set is a luxurious gift item your friends will love.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1964 Jaroslav Jezek Exlusive Porcelain Tea Set "Nefertiti", Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Jezek
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition
- teapot 23 19 10; cap 8 10 7; saucer 2 15 15; sugar bowl 11 10 10; milk jug12 11 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style.
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style. 1 of the cups is different.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany & co staffordshire Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, 12 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co porcelain tea set features 6 beautifully crafted tea cups and 6
Category
20th Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Period Thinly potted Chinese porcelain Tea Set Figural Pagode
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely tea set in Blue and white. Very thinly potted porcelain, the light
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco period Shelley Porcelain 13 Piece Part Tea Set ptn 10797, circa 1920
By Shelley Pottery
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a 13 part porcelain tea set by Shelley Potteries Ltd, Staffordshire, England in a striking
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 1 in W 8 in D 9.38 in
S.C. Richard S. Cristoforo Porcelain Tea Service, Italy 1930s
Located in Naples, IT
Antique white and pink porcelain tea set, six cups, six saucers, sugar bowl, coffee pot and milk
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Restauration Style Tea Set, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Restauration style Paris porcelain tea set with red and gold Amati background, composed of
Category
Antique 1880s French Restauration Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Elegant Ladies Lizas Zotje Marke
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely tea set in Blue and white, it's a marriage. Combination of 2 sets. The
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Elegant Ladies Lizas Zotje Marke
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely tea set in Blue and white, it's a marriage. Combination of 2 sets. The
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Chinoiserie 'Mille Fleur' 19 pieces, Tea Set for Six - Vintage 1960s
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
A fabulous 1960s porcelain tea set, featuring a fabulous chinoiserie 'mille fleur' design. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Tea Set 27pcs Pot Richly Decorated
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Marked on base. Porcelain in Satsuma style
5-7-18-zwa-3114p
Condition:
Overall condition A (Very
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
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Porcelain Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of porcelain tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct porcelain tea sets — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2318 antique and vintage porcelain tea sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 232 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Porcelain tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, mid-century modern and modern porcelain tea sets are consistently popular styles. Porcelain tea sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Rosenthal and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much are Porcelain Tea Sets?
Prices for porcelain tea sets start at $16 and top out at $626,416 with the average selling for $775.
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 Sets
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
- What is a Bavaria tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
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Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.