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Loop Teapot Matte Black Tea Set with Mugs Contemporary Glazed Porcelain
Loop Teapot Matte Black Tea Set with Mugs Contemporary Glazed Porcelain

Loop Teapot Matte Black Tea Set with Mugs Contemporary Glazed Porcelain

By The Bright Angle

Located in Asheville, NC

Mug to have the full tea set. Additional colors available. The grid of colors can be seen in the

Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Tea Set

Vintage Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage gilded porcelain tea set. Six pieces. Excellent condition. The tea set measure 10.5 inches

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set
Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set

Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful green porcelain tea set designed in the 20's, of fine Italian manufacture. The tea set

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

15-Piece Porcelain Tea Set, Royal Limoges, Relief Gilded
15-Piece Porcelain Tea Set, Royal Limoges, Relief Gilded

15-Piece Porcelain Tea Set, Royal Limoges, Relief Gilded

By Limoges

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful porcelain tea set, made by the French brand Royal Limoges. This set is decorated with

Category

1990s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Porcelain Tea Set from Tirschenreuth, Baronesse Collection, Set of 49
Rare Porcelain Tea Set from Tirschenreuth, Baronesse Collection, Set of 49

Rare Porcelain Tea Set from Tirschenreuth, Baronesse Collection, Set of 49

By Tirschenreuth Bavaria

Located in Bastogne, BE

very delicate. - Rare porcelain tea set from Tirschenreuth, Bavaria. - Baronesse collection - For

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Porcelain Tea Set by Fairwood Schonwald Germany - 3 Piece Set
Mid Century Porcelain Tea Set by Fairwood Schonwald Germany - 3 Piece Set

Mid Century Porcelain Tea Set by Fairwood Schonwald Germany - 3 Piece Set

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century porcelain tea set. Elegant minimalist design by Fairwood Schonwald, Germany. Features

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

German White Porcelain Tea Set by Bavaria 27 Pieces
German White Porcelain Tea Set by Bavaria 27 Pieces

German White Porcelain Tea Set by Bavaria 27 Pieces

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful fine white porcelain tea set 27 pieces signed Bavaria, 1980s. The service is complete to

Category

Vintage 1980s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Set Featuring Napoleonic Portraits
19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Set Featuring Napoleonic Portraits

19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Set Featuring Napoleonic Portraits

Located in London, GB

A fine delicate porcelain tea set comprised of 28 pieces, it encompasses a teapot, creamer, tray

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Set
Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Set

Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Katonah, NY

An elegant Chamberlains Worcester* tea set with a wonderful all-over pattern of lavish gilt. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Factory Porcelain Tea Set
Sevres Factory Porcelain Tea Set

Sevres Factory Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Tarzana, CA

circa 1870. Origin: France. Maker: Sevres. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Japanese Porcelain Tea Set
Japanese Porcelain Tea Set

Japanese Porcelain Tea Set

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sofia, BG

Japanese part tea set. Hand-painted egg shell porcelain, with red flowers. Consisting of: One

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ming Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun Fantasia Porcelain Tea Set
Matteo Thun Fantasia Porcelain Tea Set

Matteo Thun Fantasia Porcelain Tea Set

By Matteo Thun, Arzberg

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

different companies such as Bieffeplast, Swatch and Tiffany. This porcelain coffee / tea set he designed for

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

19th Century Minton Porcelain Tea Set
19th Century Minton Porcelain Tea Set

19th Century Minton Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Charming service for four in the Minton porcelain blue & white "seaweed" pattern with gilding

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Tea Set
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Tea Set

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Vieux Paris tea set will make the ceremony of Afternoon Tea even more enjoyable for you and your guests

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Antique Rudolf Kämpf 38 piece Porcelain Tea Set, 1918
Antique Rudolf Kämpf 38 piece Porcelain Tea Set, 1918

Antique Rudolf Kämpf 38 piece Porcelain Tea Set, 1918

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage Rudolph Kampf Czechoslovakian porcelain tea set circa 1918 in date. It

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Traditional Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1950
Traditional Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1950

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

Antique Czech Classical Pictorial and Gilt Royal Vienna Porcelain Tea Set
Antique Czech Classical Pictorial and Gilt Royal Vienna Porcelain Tea Set

Antique Czech Classical Pictorial and Gilt Royal Vienna Porcelain Tea Set

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Czechoslovakian hand-painted and gilt pictorial porcelain Royal Vienna eight piece tea set

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Classical Greek Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Classic Italian White and Gold Fine Porcelain Tea Set
Classic Italian White and Gold Fine Porcelain Tea Set

Classic Italian White and Gold Fine Porcelain Tea Set

By Porcelaine Del Sole

Located in Paris, FR

Fine Classic Italian white porcelain with gold decor representing elegant 19th century carriages

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea Set Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea Set Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set

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

1920s Art Deco English Porcelain Tea Set
1920s Art Deco English Porcelain Tea Set

1920s Art Deco English Porcelain Tea Set

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Art Deco English tea set by Grindley, of Stoke, England, circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820
English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820

English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Teapot cover and stand, milk jug, sugar basin, waste bowl, eight coffee cups and saucers, nine teacups and saucers.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896
Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896

Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896

By Wileman

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea-for-two set (or tete a tete) made by Wileman in 1896. The set consists of

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Dragons in Compartments Porcelain Tea Set David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection
Dragons in Compartments Porcelain Tea Set David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection

Dragons in Compartments Porcelain Tea Set David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

. The tea set exemplifies the sophistication of early 19th-century English porcelain design and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1990s Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Memphis Style Porcelain Tea Set
1990s Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Memphis Style Porcelain Tea Set

1990s Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Memphis Style Porcelain Tea Set

By Rosenthal, Barbara Brenner

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Memphis style Tea set designed by Barbara Brenner and manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal. The

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German White and Gold Porcelain Tea Set by Schaller, 15 Pieces
German White and Gold Porcelain Tea Set by Schaller, 15 Pieces

German White and Gold Porcelain Tea Set by Schaller, 15 Pieces

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful fine white porcelain teaset 15 pieces signed Schaller, circa 1940s. The service is

Category

Vintage 1980s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set
An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set

An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Katonah, NY

Rose colors and Chinoiserie designs were popular. This typical tea set comprises: a teapot, creamer and

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Winton Porcelain Chintz "Summertime" Tea Set, circa 1920
English Royal Winton Porcelain Chintz "Summertime" Tea Set, circa 1920

English Royal Winton Porcelain Chintz "Summertime" Tea Set, circa 1920

By Royal Winton Grimwade

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English porcelain tea set by Royal Winton Grimwaders in Summertime pattern offers all

Category

20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Villeroy and Boch Red Fasan Porcelain Tea Dinner Set
Villeroy and Boch Red Fasan Porcelain Tea Dinner Set

Villeroy and Boch Red Fasan Porcelain Tea Dinner Set

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Villeroy and Boch Tea set from Red Fasan Series. Vintage Red and White Porcelain Tea Set of 6

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Centuy KPM Porcelain Tete e Tete
19th Centuy KPM Porcelain Tete e Tete

19th Centuy KPM Porcelain Tete e Tete

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully Gilded Porcelain Tea Set

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD
Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD

Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD

Located in London, GB

A wonderful, vibrant, Chinese blue on white porcelain teabowl and saucer set, with original boxes

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Shipwreck Salvaged Porcelain Tea Set from the Nanking Cargo
Shipwreck Salvaged Porcelain Tea Set from the Nanking Cargo

Shipwreck Salvaged Porcelain Tea Set from the Nanking Cargo

Located in London, GB

A rare, extremely desirable and perfectly preserved Chinese Imari pavilion saucer and tea bowl set

Category

Antique 1750s Ceramics

Fine 19th Century Qajar Bohemian Tea Set
Fine 19th Century Qajar Bohemian Tea Set

Fine 19th Century Qajar Bohemian Tea Set

Located in London, GB

A fine 19th century porcelain tea set with medallion portrait of Eastern Potentate and blue floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware
Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware

Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware

Located in Somis, CA

A set of fully functional celadon porcelain consists 13 beautiful, brand new, hand made pieces

Category

2010s Ceramics

Materials

Celadon, Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked
Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked

Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely tea set in Blue and white. Very nicely potted porcelain, moulded also

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top
Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top

Antique Chinese Lotus SE Asian Market Porcelain Tea Set Cups Bowls Top

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A set of six famille rose porcelain cups and saucers, decorated with flowers. Unmarked

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700
Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700

Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely thinly potted antique Chinese porcelain saucer and cup with a central decoration of a person

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tea Set for 9 Person, C. Tielsch, 1890s, Germany
Antique Tea Set for 9 Person, C. Tielsch, 1890s, Germany

Antique Tea Set for 9 Person, C. Tielsch, 1890s, Germany

By Carl Tielsch & Co. 1

Located in Bastogne, BE

This exquisite antique porcelain tea set is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship

Category

Antique 1890s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set
Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Meissen 24-karat golden baroque gold leaf on white porcelain coffee tea set. Coffee pot

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Coalport Tea Set for Four
Coalport Tea Set for Four

Coalport Tea Set for Four

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A Coalport porcelain tea service comprising: a tea-pot and stand, covered sugar box, cream jug

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer
19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer

19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of

Category

Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790
Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790

Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790

By Zurich Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Milford, NH

Hand painted porcelain tête-à-tête tea set in the Meissen style includes tray, covered teapot

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vauxhall Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, c1755-60
Vauxhall Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, c1755-60

Vauxhall Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, c1755-60

By Vauxhall Porcelain Factory 1

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Vauxhall Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, c1755-60 Eric Knowles Comments : It is to be imagined that

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Rose Leaf Tea Service, 19th Century
German Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Rose Leaf Tea Service, 19th Century

German Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Rose Leaf Tea Service, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

German porcelain Trompe L'oeil rose tea service, 19th century. The tea service comprises of a

Category

Antique 19th Century German Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Service Tea Purple Indian Pattern No. 343410 '12 Cups'
Meissen Porcelain Service Tea Purple Indian Pattern No. 343410 '12 Cups'

Meissen Porcelain Service Tea Purple Indian Pattern No. 343410 '12 Cups'

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Meissen porcelain tea set; the set consists of a teapot, a sugar bowl, and twelve cups with plate

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774
A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774 Additional

Category

Antique 18th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Miniature Tea Set
Royal Crown Derby Miniature Tea Set

Royal Crown Derby Miniature Tea Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Royal Crown Derby style and comprised of a 7.5" oval tray, 3" tea pot, tea cup with saucer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Gold Porcelain Tea / Coffee Set, 28 Pieces
Paris Gold Porcelain Tea / Coffee Set, 28 Pieces

Paris Gold Porcelain Tea / Coffee Set, 28 Pieces

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Paris Gold porcelain coffee and tea set. France, circa 1940. Unmarked. Includes the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

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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 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 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, 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 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 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.
  • 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.