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Black Dragon POOL, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta
Black Dragon POOL, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta

Black Dragon POOL, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This Tea Time Set is part of the Black Dragon Pool Porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta

Category

2010s Italian Other Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta
Le Volte Celesti, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta

Le Volte Celesti, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This Tea Time Set is part of the Volte Celesti Porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta

Category

2010s Italian Other Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set 18C Chinese porcelain Dish CORNELIS PRONK 'Dame Au Parasol' Pattern
Tea Set 18C Chinese porcelain Dish CORNELIS PRONK 'Dame Au Parasol' Pattern

Tea Set 18C Chinese porcelain Dish CORNELIS PRONK 'Dame Au Parasol' Pattern

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish and Cup after the ‘Dame Au Parasol’ design by Cornelis Pronk

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Armorial WW Family Tea Set Porcelain Qianlong, 18th C, China
Antique Chinese Armorial WW Family Tea Set Porcelain Qianlong, 18th C, China

Antique Chinese Armorial WW Family Tea Set Porcelain Qianlong, 18th C, China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A lovely set of 4 Armorial tea / coffee cups with the monogram WW. Condition 1

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain

By Noritake, Lagardo Tackett

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Rattan

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Landscape
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Landscape

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of bowls with and lids. Very nicely decorated with a landscape scene. They lids are

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Ca 1700 Kangxi Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Lotus
Ca 1700 Kangxi Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Lotus

Ca 1700 Kangxi Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Lotus

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and high quality set of Six famille verte cups and saucers plus 1

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 6 tea bowls decorated with characters, poem and valuables. They are marked on

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dish & Bowl Blue &White Zoshuntei Sanpo
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dish & Bowl Blue &White Zoshuntei Sanpo

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dish & Bowl Blue &White Zoshuntei Sanpo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice quality blue and white tea set dish and bowl with a mark. Japan, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set Antique 19th C Japanese Porcelain Edo/Meiji Arita Blue White Tea Bowls
Set Antique 19th C Japanese Porcelain Edo/Meiji Arita Blue White Tea Bowls

Set Antique 19th C Japanese Porcelain Edo/Meiji Arita Blue White Tea Bowls

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nicely decorated set of Japanese Porcelain tea bowls with nice decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 9 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 9 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Set of 9 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 9 gaiwan bowls decorated with parsley and butterflies. They are marked on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

6# Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
6# Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

6# Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 6 Cups. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Condition 1 dish

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo tea cup and saucer is material

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five Antique 18-Karat Porcelain Table Tea Limouge and Signed Osborne
Set of Five Antique 18-Karat Porcelain Table Tea Limouge and Signed Osborne

Set of Five Antique 18-Karat Porcelain Table Tea Limouge and Signed Osborne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of five 18-karat plated porcelain table tea set with bowl, creamer, sugar, large sugar dish

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Gold Plate

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700. Tea Bowl and dish

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Bavaria Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set, White Blue Gold, Germany, 1950s
Bavaria Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set, White Blue Gold, Germany, 1950s

Bavaria Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set, White Blue Gold, Germany, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

1950s gorgeous white, blue and gold tea set/coffee set in Bavaria Porcelain. Made in Germany. The

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Set of Tea Cup Bowl and Saucer Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period
Japanese Porcelain Set of Tea Cup Bowl and Saucer Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period

Japanese Porcelain Set of Tea Cup Bowl and Saucer Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Saucers perfect. Size: 90 x 17mm cups 2 perfect, rest with some damage see pictures, 18th century. Size: 50 x 29mm. Period Edo Period (1603–1867).

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Thoughts of Home, 24x30" oil, framed

Thoughts of Home, 24x30" oil, framed

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

life with flowers and fruit amongst a porcelain tea set, multicolor ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu Haskew 1921

Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 5 Tea Bowls with Dish Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Plates
Set of 5 Tea Bowls with Dish Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Plates

Set of 5 Tea Bowls with Dish Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Plates

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Offering you this antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Tea Set Of 7 Pcs
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Tea Set Of 7 Pcs

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Tea Set Of 7 Pcs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese enamel on ceramic tea set. A total of 7 items. The set comprises a pair of cups and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Rosenthal Madeleine 87 Piece Dinner and Tea Set
Vintage Rosenthal Madeleine 87 Piece Dinner and Tea Set

Vintage Rosenthal Madeleine 87 Piece Dinner and Tea Set

By Rosenthal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a vintage 87 piece set of Rosenthal Madeline dinnerware and tea set from 1931 in Germany

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th century Japanese Kaiseki set Tea Ceremony in Box Japan
Antique 19th century Japanese Kaiseki set Tea Ceremony in Box Japan

Antique 19th century Japanese Kaiseki set Tea Ceremony in Box Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A lovely set for the Kaiseki meal. Condition Some minor ware. With kiln made

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer
Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer

Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer

By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund three piece tea set and saucer. Early 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Two Horses Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Two Horses Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Two Horses Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

cafe-au-lait glaze. Tea saucer and teabowl set. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production

Category

Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Located in seoul, KR

The teabowl and saucer set depicts flower elements. In particular, this set is relatively larger

Category

Antique 17th Century Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria
#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria

#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Tea set Satsuma of 11 pieces. Meiji period, 19th century Marked: Condition 1 cup with

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

PORCELAIN : from the Collection of Dr.Zelnik , 2000 3) Sotheby’s Amsterdam, 2007 : Made In Imperial China

Category

Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

10 Pc English Hammersley & Co Rose Point Strawberry Basket Tea Serving Set
10 Pc English Hammersley & Co Rose Point Strawberry Basket Tea Serving Set

10 Pc English Hammersley & Co Rose Point Strawberry Basket Tea Serving Set

By Shelley Pottery, Hammersley

Located in Dayton, OH

#38183 Vintage 10 piece serving set by Hammersley & Company. White bone china with gilded details

Category

Late 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Edo Period Tea Dishes Arita with Fuku Mark
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Edo Period Tea Dishes Arita with Fuku Mark

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Edo Period Tea Dishes Arita with Fuku Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Edo Period Tea Dishes Arita with Fuku Mark Additional information

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Tea or Coffee Set "Elka" by J. Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, CZ
1960s Tea or Coffee Set "Elka" by J. Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, CZ

1960s Tea or Coffee Set "Elka" by J. Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, CZ

By Jaroslav Jezek

Located in Praha, CZ

- very good original condition - dimensions: teapot - 22 x 20 x 9; mug - 6 x 8 x 6; saucer - 2 x 12 x 12, sugar - bowl 6 x 11 x 8; milkweed - 11 x 8 x 4cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

was a great demand in the West during the 18th and 19th centuries for Chinese porcelain dinner sets

Category

Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century
Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

porcelain dinner sets, tea services, and vases, and Canton enamel played a vital role in meeting this demand

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Augarten Vienna Mocha Tea Set Six Persons Maria Theresia Form Schubert
Augarten Vienna Mocha Tea Set Six Persons Maria Theresia Form Schubert

Augarten Vienna Mocha Tea Set Six Persons Maria Theresia Form Schubert

By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur

Located in Vienna, AT

We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as nicest Augarten Vienna Mocha & Tea Set for

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Porcelain Tea Set, 28 Pieces
Vintage French Porcelain Tea Set, 28 Pieces

Vintage French Porcelain Tea Set, 28 Pieces

Located in Livingston, NJ

French porcelain tea set. Hand-decorated with 24-karat gold paint accented with a thin black

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Miss Etoile Gold Porcelain Tea Set Rococo Style
Vintage Miss Etoile Gold Porcelain Tea Set Rococo Style

Vintage Miss Etoile Gold Porcelain Tea Set Rococo Style

By Miss Étoile

Located in London, GB

A charming gold 'Miss Etoile' tea set Rococo style. Comprising of six cups with saucers and a

Category

Early 2000s European Rococo Tea Sets

Louis Philippe Antique French Fine Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1850
Louis Philippe Antique French Fine Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1850

Louis Philippe Antique French Fine Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

This hand painted Louis Philippe period fine porcelain antique French tea set has the most

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt and Colorful Rococo Decoration
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt and Colorful Rococo Decoration

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
Early 20th Century Purple and Gold Porcelain Tea Set for Eight Persons

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

Heinrich Bavaria Porcelain Tea-Set, 14-Piece Gold Rimmed Bone China Set
Heinrich Bavaria Porcelain Tea-Set, 14-Piece Gold Rimmed Bone China Set

Heinrich Bavaria Porcelain Tea-Set, 14-Piece Gold Rimmed Bone China Set

By Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in Venice, Murano

Beautiful set of 14-piece tea-service, manufactured in Germany by Heinrich & Co, circa 1960s-1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set
Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set

Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A hand painted Japanese porcelain tea set with six dessert plates, one larger plate, two cups and

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Tea Set
French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Tea Set

French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Tea Set

Located in Pataskala, OH

This porcelain tea set from the south of France has so many interesting characteristics. It has

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set Limoges Porcelain, France
Tea Set Limoges Porcelain, France

Tea Set Limoges Porcelain, France

Unavailable|$119 / set

Tea Set Limoges Porcelain, France

By Limoges

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

classic appeal of French porcelain artistry. Perfect for tea lovers or collectors, this set brings a touch

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set in Portuguese Porcelain "Candal"
Tea Set in Portuguese Porcelain "Candal"

Tea Set in Portuguese Porcelain "Candal"

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This elegant Candal porcelain set includes three beautifully crafted pieces: a milk jug, sugar bowl

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900
Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900

Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

high Oval dish 27cm x 38cm Creamer 13.5cm Sugar pot with cover 11cm high 12 tea coffee cups 9.5cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M
19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M

19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Pasadena, CA

A fine mid-19th century porcelain tea and coffee service by Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur more

Category

Antique 1850s European Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans
Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A Derby Porcelain tea service with coffee cans decorated in King's pattern. I have not included the

Category

Antique 1810s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set in Renowned Portuguese Porcelain "Vista Alegre"
Tea Set in Renowned Portuguese Porcelain "Vista Alegre"

Tea Set in Renowned Portuguese Porcelain "Vista Alegre"

By Vista Alegre

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Porcelain tea/coffee incomplete set from the renowned Vista Alegre Factory in the “Old Kitchen

Category

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

Materials

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver 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, 2021
    Silver 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, 2021
    A 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.