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Porcelain Tea Coffee Set by Zsolney Hungary, 1960s
Porcelain Tea Coffee Set by Zsolney Hungary, 1960s

Porcelain Tea Coffee Set by Zsolney Hungary, 1960s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage porcelain coffee or tea service set by Zsolney Manufacturer, Hungary, 1960s. It consists

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Versace - Porcelain Tableware Tea Coffee Set Gold Ivy
Versace - Porcelain Tableware Tea Coffee Set Gold Ivy

Versace - Porcelain Tableware Tea Coffee Set Gold Ivy

By Versace, Versace Home Collection

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tea and Coffee Set "Gold Ivy" made in porcelain by Versace in 1990s. All pieces are signed. All

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea and Coffee Set in Porcelain, 19th Century
Tea and Coffee Set in Porcelain, 19th Century

Tea and Coffee Set in Porcelain, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Tea and coffee set in porcelain, 19th century" Coffee service head to head in Sevres porcelain in

Category

Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Friesland Porcelain Tea Service
Friesland Porcelain Tea Service

Friesland Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Los Angeles, CA

porcelain teapot, stand, sugar bowl, milk bowl stand has handy inset for tea light

Category

Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne - 12 People
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne - 12 People

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne - 12 People

By Cartier, Limoges

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tea Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are signed

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne -8 People
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne -8 People

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Venitienne -8 People

By Cartier, Limoges

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tea Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are signed

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5  Versace Signed Porcelain Gilded Tea/ Coffee
Set of 5  Versace Signed Porcelain Gilded Tea/ Coffee

Set of 5 Versace Signed Porcelain Gilded Tea/ Coffee

Located in North Miami, FL

This beautiful vintage Italian Versace coffee/tea service set is marked on the bottom in french

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea and Coffee Service
Meissen Tea and Coffee Service

Meissen Tea and Coffee Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and extensive Meissen porcelain tea and coffee service displays exceptional artistry

Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century
Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century

Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine comprehensive 34 piece Clifton china antique porcelain tea set Made by Wildblood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Porcelain Japanese Tea Set for Two Memphis Style
Petite Porcelain Japanese Tea Set for Two Memphis Style

Petite Porcelain Japanese Tea Set for Two Memphis Style

By Kotobuki

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful delicate tea set, circa 1980s, in graphite and blue colors for two. Nice condition no

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Art Deco - 6 People
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Art Deco - 6 People

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Tea Set Maison Art Deco - 6 People

By Limoges, Cartier

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tea Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are signed

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges France Porcelain Tea Coffee Set Jazz Band Design, 1960s
Limoges France Porcelain Tea Coffee Set Jazz Band Design, 1960s

Limoges France Porcelain Tea Coffee Set Jazz Band Design, 1960s

By Limoges

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning 1960s Limoges France porcelain tea or coffee service set. The set features 13 pieces

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sevres jeweled Porcelain Tea Service
Sevres jeweled Porcelain Tea Service

Sevres jeweled Porcelain Tea Service

Located in New York, NY

Very fine and unusual French 19 century Sevres jeweled porcelain tea service consisting of A

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

German Meissen "Purple Indian" Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set
German Meissen "Purple Indian" Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

German Meissen "Purple Indian" Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

German Meissen porcelain coffee / tea set for 8 persons including serving items. Porcelain is hand

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Minton Haddon Hall 11 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain
Minton Haddon Hall 11 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain

Minton Haddon Hall 11 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

This tea set is composed of 11 pieces: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk pot, and 8 teacups and with

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set C.1820-30
Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set C.1820-30

Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set C.1820-30

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Exeter, GB

A wonderful Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set c.1820-30. Gilt gadrooned edge

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

desired color, and it is hard to find an entire matching set! The tea service is made in a beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

whole set is nice and clean and excellent for use. Antique porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

whole set is nice and clean and excellent for use. Antique porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoserie Tea Set
Chinoserie Tea Set

Chinoserie Tea Set

Sold|$91 / set

Chinoserie Tea Set

Located in Chorzów, PL

Tea set. Damaged milk jug, as shown in the attached photos.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoserie Tea Set
Chinoserie Tea Set

Chinoserie Tea Set

Sold|$94 / set

Chinoserie Tea Set

Located in Chorzów, PL

Chinoserie tea set Very good condition.   

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain “City Modern” Tea Set by Lutz Rabold for Arzberg
Vintage Porcelain “City Modern” Tea Set by Lutz Rabold for Arzberg

Vintage Porcelain “City Modern” Tea Set by Lutz Rabold for Arzberg

By Arzberg, Lutz Rabold

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfectly postmodern porcelain “City Modern” tea set by Lutz Rabold for Arzberg, the famous

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain "Voyage En Ikat"  Tea Cups Set for Two, France
Hermès Porcelain "Voyage En Ikat"  Tea Cups Set for Two, France

Hermès Porcelain "Voyage En Ikat" Tea Cups Set for Two, France

By Hermès

Located in Cagliari, IT

An Hermès porcelain set of two tea cups and saucers, "Voyage en Ikat" pattern. Inspired by ikat

Category

2010s French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve Richard Ginori Decò Tea Set in Porcelain from the 1940s
Twelve Richard Ginori Decò Tea Set in Porcelain from the 1940s

Twelve Richard Ginori Decò Tea Set in Porcelain from the 1940s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, MI

Complete deco tea/coffee set of 12 porcelain cups, made by Richard Ginori in the 1940s. The set is

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Chodzież Poland
Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Chodzież Poland

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Chodzież Poland

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain coffee / tea service, Chodziez Poland. Very good condition. The set includes: a jug

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

1920s French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Modern Octagonal Tea / Coffee Set
1920s French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Modern Octagonal Tea / Coffee Set

1920s French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Modern Octagonal Tea / Coffee Set

By Balleroy Freres

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco French porcelain 28-piece set for 6, from Limoges by Balleroy Frères with dating mark

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information

Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Meiji Period Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Meiji Period Porcelain Eggshell

Antique Japanese Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Meiji Period Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice and delicate gaiwan set, Japanese 19th century. Very nicely decorated. They are marked

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Porcelain Tea Pot 1960
Japanese Antique Porcelain Tea Pot 1960

Japanese Antique Porcelain Tea Pot 1960

Located in Paris, FR

This is a tea pot made in Japan around Showa era in 1960s. This is made with porcelain and the

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and stunning Belleek cabaret set serving just one, in the "Dragon" style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Helene Wolfsohn Dresden, Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in Hand Painted Porcelain
Helene Wolfsohn Dresden, Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in Hand Painted Porcelain

Helene Wolfsohn Dresden, Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Helene Wolfsohn for Dresden. Tête-à-tête tea set in hand painted porcelain with merchants and gold

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen cobalt gold 2 rare vintage tea cups with saucers
Meissen cobalt gold 2 rare vintage tea cups with saucers

Meissen cobalt gold 2 rare vintage tea cups with saucers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Meissen B form Cobalt Gold 2 charming tea cups with sauces Cup d 10 cm h 8 cm Sauce d 16 cm h 3

Category

Vintage 1940s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853
Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wares and this is one reason their beautiful tea and dinner wares are often underestimated. This set is

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Tea Service for Six People
Vintage Porcelain Tea Service for Six People

Vintage Porcelain Tea Service for Six People

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage white porcelain with 24-karat gold trim coffee or tea service for six people. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Tea Service
First Period Worcester Porcelain Tea Service

First Period Worcester Porcelain Tea Service

By Royal Worcester

Located in Downingtown, PA

Circa 1775-85. The tea service is painted with a mazarine blue border highlighted in gilt. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Thorn Tea Set
Belleek Thorn Tea Set

Belleek Thorn Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This delightful and rare Belleek dejeuner tea set exhibits the intriguing Thorn pattern. Comprised

Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Super Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Flowers, 18C
Set of 12 Antique Super Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Flowers, 18C

Set of 12 Antique Super Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Flowers, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Set of 12 Antique Super Set Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Imari Flowers, 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Gold Ming Court Dragon Chinoiserie Tea Cup & Saucer Swords
Antique Meissen Gold Ming Court Dragon Chinoiserie Tea Cup & Saucer Swords

Antique Meissen Gold Ming Court Dragon Chinoiserie Tea Cup & Saucer Swords

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Meissen scalloped porcelain demitasse cup and saucer, numbered B117 with gold and red dot

Category

Early 20th Century Ming Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Sèvres Porcelain Complete Tea Set, with Painters and Guilders Mark
18th Century Sèvres Porcelain Complete Tea Set, with Painters and Guilders Mark

18th Century Sèvres Porcelain Complete Tea Set, with Painters and Guilders Mark

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in New York, NY

A marvelous Louis XVI period Sèvres Porcelain complete tea service, with date letter for 1782

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Coalport White and Gilt Neoclassical Tea Pot with Greek Key Design
A Coalport White and Gilt Neoclassical Tea Pot with Greek Key Design

A Coalport White and Gilt Neoclassical Tea Pot with Greek Key Design

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A beautifully gilded Coalport tea pot with a neoclassical design of double bands of Greek key

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup or Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Scene is the Ode to the Red

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Dansk Flamestone Tea Set
Dansk Flamestone Tea Set

Dansk Flamestone Tea Set

Sold|$1,200 / set

Dansk Flamestone Tea Set

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in New York, NY

1950s Dansk flamestone tea set designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark. The Measurements

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960
Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Japanese Tea Pot made around 1960s in Showa era. It is made with porcelain and the wrist

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service by Wałbrzych, Poland
Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service by Wałbrzych, Poland

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service by Wałbrzych, Poland

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain coffee / tea service by Walbrzych, Poland. Very good condition.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek porcelain cabaret tea set in the Grass design made by Belleek between

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Wałbrzych, Poland, 1960s
Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Wałbrzych, Poland, 1960s

Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service, Wałbrzych, Poland, 1960s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain coffee / tea service, ref. No. Walbrzych. Very good condition. dimensions jug

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish 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 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 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.