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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
Bavarian porcelain Tea Set for 12, "Mitterteich", 1931
By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain
Located in Palermo, IT
Bavarian porcelain tea set for 12, "Mitterteich," 1931 Consisting of 12 cups and saucers, a teapot, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 English Victorian Worcester Porcelain Tea Set
By Royal Worcester
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 English Victorian beige porcelain tea set with gold trim and fluted design (Royal Worcester) (PRICED AS SET)
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
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" plates 10 - 5.25" saucers 7 - teacups sugar jar creamer
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 bowl.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Painted Porcelain Tea Set Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Haviland
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted porcelain tea set signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Sets
$1,225Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Sets
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Milano, IT
Rosenthal tea sets made of porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala represent the best combination of modern and traditional design.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese 20th Century Porcelain Tea Set
$530 / set
Chinese 20th Century Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A 20th-century Chinese glazed porcelain tea set, comprising a teapot, a covered pot, and two matching cups.
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
porcelain Tea Set Cula Olaf Nicolai x Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg
By Olaf Nicolai, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
porcelain Tea Set Cula, limited Edition 15/20 Olaf Nicolai x Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg This limited edition tea service was developed by Olaf Nicolai in collaboration with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Tea Set with Landscape Scenes, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
This refined Limoges porcelain tea set features a full service for eight, including eight cups with matching saucers, a teapot, a lidded sugar bowl, and a creamer.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
**Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set – Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s–1930s** Rare Art Deco porcelain tea set designed by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, dating from the 1920s–1930s.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Designer Pop Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Teeforelle" 'Tea Trout'
$3,534Sale Price|23% Off
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).
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Designer Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Leda" by Paul Wunderlich
$2,061Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set from Central Asia in Kobalt Blue & Gold
$1,790Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 cookies.
Category
Vintage 1960s Central Asian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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 tea set for 12 persons with the Indian Basket pattern.
Category
20th Century Hungarian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
20th century White Limoges Porcelain Tea set by Bernardaud, 1930s
By Bernardaud
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Limoges Porcelain Tea Set by Bernardaud – Gold Trimmed Refined and timeless, this exquisite Limoges porcelain tea set is crafted by the prestigious house of Bernardaud, "Ver...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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 includes (1) tray, (3) cups, (5) saucers, (1) covered sugar bowl, (1) creamer, (1) teapot.
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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 Tielsch in 19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain. Tea set with mug, tea strainer and six coasters.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Chinese porcelain. Tea set with mug, tea strainer and six bottle-/glass coasters.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal, Porcelain Tea Set Consisting of Teapot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a porcelain tea set consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar bowl.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
10 Pc., Ambrosius Lamm, Dresden Porcelain Tea Set C. 1910
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 the elegance and refinement of early 20th-century German porcelain artistry.
Category
Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
12-Piece Porcelain Tea Set - Limoges - White and Gold
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain tea set, made by the French brand Limoges.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Tea Set, Model Sahara from 1920s, in Cabana Style
$2,686Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Meissen, “Pink Indian”. Porcelain tea set comprising five cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, “Pink Indian” Tea set for 5 persons, early 20th century. Porcelain tea set comprising five cups with saucers, hand-painted in the classic "Pink Indian" pattern, decorated wi...
Category
Early 20th Century German Tea Sets
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 (circa 1815–1830), a time known for its elegant and meticulously detailed porcelain.
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.
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Hutschenreuther Porcelain Tea Set - Vintage German Craftsmanship
Located in Bastogne, BE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning vintage tea set from the renowned Hutschenreuther factory in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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 cups, saucers, & dessert plates, 2 trays, 1 tea pot, sugar, creamer) (Priced as set...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set
$14,500 / set
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 cups, saucers, & dessert plates, 2 trays, 1 tea pot, sugar, creamer) (PRICED AS SET)
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Antique French Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Gold Gilt Jewelled Porcelain Tea Set Ser
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Antique French Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Gold Gilt Jewelled Porcelain Tea Set Service French, Late 19th Century Smallest (teapot): Height 15cm, width 18cm, depth 11cm Largest (tray)...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Tea Sets
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 period as well as the elegant floral decoration. The complete service for 8, plus ext...
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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 Creamer and Sugar Bowl cups and saucers Tea pot 6.75 x 4 w x 7.25 Sugar 3.75 h x 5 w x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 21 piece Doric China Longton Stafford Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Doric China High Street Longton Staffordshire porcelain tea set Circa 1926 - 35 in date. It contains 21 pieces and is beautifully made with superb decor...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 21 piece Royal Albert Crown China Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Royal Albert Crown china porcelain tea set, circa 1917 to 1925. It contains 21 pieces and is beautifully made with superb gilded decoration in Cobalt and...
Category
Early 20th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Tomato Porcelain Tea Set, Germany, Circa 1900–192
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Exquisite antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria porcelain tea set modeled in the celebrated tomato form, one of the most collectible and recognizable naturalistic designs produced by the Ge...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
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 Russian Imperial Porcelain manufacturer Lomonosov.
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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,...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Nippon Nagoya Shofu Gold Porcelain Tea set for four
Located in Pomona, CA
Lovely delicate gold on white hand gilded Tea Service for 4. This tea service set is very old and still very beautiful!
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900
$1,045Sale Price / set|46% Off
Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Latvian Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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 probably Rauenstein or Limbach. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Potte...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Coalport "Bat Wing" Pattern Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A superb Coalport ‘bat wing’ pattern tea service, circa 1910 in date. The set is superbly painted with flowers between cobalt blue borders heightened with raised gilt and with strik...
Category
Early 20th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
$1,342Sale Price|41% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example with Donkey and Traveller with attendant. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18t...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
French Epinal Porcelain Tea Set, Rovina V.S., Hand-Painted Roses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French porcelain tea service, signed Rovina V.S. Épinal, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative craftsmanship.
Category
Early 20th Century French Restauration Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
28-Piece Hammersley & Co. Porcelain Tea Set, Blue & Red Floral, Gilded, 1900
By Hammersley
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This is a beautiful 28-piece fine bone china tea set by Hammersley & Co., featuring the beloved “Howard Sprays” pattern.
Category
Antique 1860s English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China/Japan Period: 18th century Decoration Type / Colour: Imari ...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Blue and Gold Porcelain Tea Set by Émile Grisard, 19th Century
$3,261Sale Price / set|25% Off
Sèvres Blue and Gold Porcelain Tea Set by Émile Grisard, 19th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, E. Grisard 1
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century tea set was crafted by the prestigious Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, one of France’s most esteemed porcelain factories.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival 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. With a delicate painting of flowers. Additional information: Material: Tea/Coffe...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese 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. With a delicate painting of flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is for 13pcs the Saucers, The Coffee Cup, The Coffeepot, The sugar Pot and Creamer & the plates! Unusual and very detailed pieces of porcelain with a satsuma style colouring. M...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong ...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Blue & Gold Porcelain Tea Set By Stará Role, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
$1,291Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Blue & Gold Porcelain Tea Set By Stará Role, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
A refined vintage porcelain set crafted by the renowned Stará Role factory in Czechoslovakia, celebrated for its exceptional quality and artistry.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
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 fish-scale border, scrolling garland and florets, circa 1781-1835.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set LOTOS with Alchemie decor
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain LOTOS Tea cup incl. tray with "Alchemie" Décor A true classic of German porcelain design, the LOTOS service was created in the early 1930s by Wolfgang von Wer...
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2010s German Arts and Crafts Tableware
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set LOTOS with Alchemie decor
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain LOTOS Tea cup incl. tray with "Alchemie" Décor A true classic of German porcelain design, the LOTOS service was created in the early 1930s by Wolfgang von Wer...
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2010s German Arts and Crafts Tableware
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Porcelain
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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 Tea-sets for You
Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.
Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.
Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.
But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.
Questions About Porcelain 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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