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New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency
New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency

New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a set of four small tea plates with a charming pattern of roses set in a cobalt blue and

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot

Located in Katonah, NY

This 18th century Chinese export tea pot was painted in Famille rose colors during the Qianlong

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800
Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800

Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800

By Crown Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a very stunning porcelain breakfast set (also called Tête à Tête) made by the Crown Derby

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Service and Its Meissen Tray, 19th Century
Porcelain Service and Its Meissen Tray, 19th Century

Porcelain Service and Its Meissen Tray, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain service and its Meissen tray, 19th century Porcelain service and its Meissen tray in

Category

Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Schwarzburg Golfing Tea Set
Schwarzburg Golfing Tea Set

Schwarzburg Golfing Tea Set

By Schwarzburger Werkstätten 1

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Schwarzburg golf porcelain tea set. A group of four Schwarzburg porcelain pieces with golf scenes

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine German Meissen porcelain cabinet coffee cup and saucer hand painted with shipping

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Coffee / Tea Set
Chinese Export Coffee / Tea Set

Chinese Export Coffee / Tea Set

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of monogrammed, GM, Chinese export porcelain with beautiful gilt border: Includes both coffee

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service
Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service

Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful, symbolic and perfect is this gold rimmed italian Gucci porcelain service set from italy

Category

20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Vienna Porcelain Set of Tea Cups, 1900s
Early 20th Century Vienna Porcelain Set of Tea Cups, 1900s

Early 20th Century Vienna Porcelain Set of Tea Cups, 1900s

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful set of two tea cups and saucers made by the Vienna porcelain manufacture. Pretty romantic

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Swid Powell Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Robert Venturi, Set of 3
Postmodern Swid Powell Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Robert Venturi, Set of 3

Postmodern Swid Powell Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Robert Venturi, Set of 3

By Robert Venturi, Swid Powell

Located in New York, NY

A scarce set of three (3) '90s Postmodern black and white "Dashes" porcelain coffee or tea cups by

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840
Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

to a large tea service. It is potted in sturdy, extremely white porcelain with a beautiful wasted

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820
Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820

Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

quality tea and dinnerware. The set is finely potted in extremely white porcelain. The surface of the cup

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency
Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency

Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

also made very fine porcelain tea services. This set is made of bone china, which points to

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Cobalt Blue & Gold
Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Cobalt Blue & Gold

Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Cobalt Blue & Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

decoration and sword mark Circa 1825-1924 "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Teacup, Ridgway, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825
Porcelain Teacup, Ridgway, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825

Porcelain Teacup, Ridgway, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is beautiful teacup and saucer made around 1825 by Ridgway. The set is decorated in a cobalt

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825
Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is beautiful teacup and saucer made around 1825 by Ridgway. The set is decorated in a cobalt

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825
Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made around 1825 by Ridgway. The set has a simple

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency 1820-1825
Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency 1820-1825

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency 1820-1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

period. The set has a cobalt blue rim and beautiful hand painted flowers. The shape is typical for its

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique England Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Tea Service
Antique England Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Tea Service

Antique England Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique ten-piece royal crown derby Imari pattern porcelain cabaret tea service. Each piece is in

Category

Antique 1880s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Minton  Porcelain 30-piece Tea Service
A Fine Minton  Porcelain 30-piece Tea Service

A Fine Minton Porcelain 30-piece Tea Service

Located in Downingtown, PA

The service is decorated in pattern #827, which consists of white roses painted on a rich dark blue ground. The service uses particularly rare shapes for this period.

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20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Periwinkle Lilac, Gilt Wild Roses, Regency, Ca 1815
Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Periwinkle Lilac, Gilt Wild Roses, Regency, Ca 1815

Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Periwinkle Lilac, Gilt Wild Roses, Regency, Ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Regency era. The set is decorated in a gorgeous periwinkle blue ground with rich gilt and white wild roses

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency circa 1825
Ridgway Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency circa 1825

Ridgway Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency circa 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

beautiful tea and dinner wares are often underestimated. This set is unmarked, as most Ridgway items, but

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coalport Porcelain Cups and Saucers Neoclassical White and Gold
Antique Coalport Porcelain Cups and Saucers Neoclassical White and Gold

Antique Coalport Porcelain Cups and Saucers Neoclassical White and Gold

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A group of four Coalport neoclassical cups and saucers each hand-painted with a monochrome silhouette of a classical figure acting out a dramatic scene. Each border is decorated in g...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815
Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

collectors' items. This set was thinly potted in light porcelain and has a "London" style handle. The

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Neo-classical Design Red, Yellow and Black, ca 1805
Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Neo-classical Design Red, Yellow and Black, ca 1805

Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Neo-classical Design Red, Yellow and Black, ca 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming teacup and saucer made by Coalport in about 1805. The set is decorated with

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency
Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

By Minton

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning tea service consisting of nine true trios and two cake plates, made by Minton in

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain China Flowers, ca 1800
Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain China Flowers, ca 1800

Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain China Flowers, ca 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Region of Origin

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue
Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional Vienna porcelain hand decorated miniature chocolate cup with cover and circular

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue
Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Sevres Style Chocolate Tea Cup Saucer Cobalt Blue

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional Vienna Porcelain hand decorated chocolate cup with cover and circular stand of

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Beautiful Rosenthal Porcelain and Silver Tea Service
Beautiful Rosenthal Porcelain and Silver Tea Service

Beautiful Rosenthal Porcelain and Silver Tea Service

Located in North Miami, FL

Three piece tea service by Rosenthal consisting of a tea pot, a coffee pot/creamer, and a sugar

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20th Century German Tea Sets

Contemporary Lou Rota London Flamingo Tea Set
Contemporary Lou Rota London Flamingo Tea Set

Contemporary Lou Rota London Flamingo Tea Set

Located in Toronto, ON

A chic fine bone china tea set with flamingos from Lou Rota, London. This sophisticated set

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2010s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tea Coffee Set Zsolney Hungary, 1960s
Vintage Tea Coffee Set Zsolney Hungary, 1960s

Vintage Tea Coffee Set 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

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tête-à-tête, Tea service, Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period. Tea service, tête-à-tête in 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh Tea Set
Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh Tea Set

Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh Tea Set

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh tea set - pot, cream & covered sugar. English porcelain, Staffordshire

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Antique Mid-19th Century Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pale Pink & Grey Johann Haviland Tea Set
Pale Pink & Grey Johann Haviland Tea Set

Pale Pink & Grey Johann Haviland Tea Set

By Johann Haviland

Located in Stamford, CT

Tea set marked Johann Haviland Bavaria 30140 41. Seven cups and saucers, seven dessert plates, one

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

HERMES, La Siesta: Tea set 28 Pieces
HERMES, La Siesta: Tea set 28 Pieces

HERMES, La Siesta: Tea set 28 Pieces

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès la SIESTA Hermès 'La Siesta' tea/breakfast set 28 pieces, including : - 6 cups and 6

Category

Late 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qianlong Armorial Tea Bowl Chinese Porcelain, China, 18th Century
Antique Qianlong Armorial Tea Bowl Chinese Porcelain, China, 18th Century

Antique Qianlong Armorial Tea Bowl Chinese Porcelain, China, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Decoration Type / Colour: Armorial

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers Yellow and Gold
Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers Yellow and Gold

Antique Worcester Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers Yellow and Gold

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of four Chamberlain's Worcester yellow tea cups and saucers each with a broad border of

Category

Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chamberlain Worcester White Floral Porcelain Tea Service, 18th Century
Antique Chamberlain Worcester White Floral Porcelain Tea Service, 18th Century

Antique Chamberlain Worcester White Floral Porcelain Tea Service, 18th Century

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and extensive antique Chamberlain Worcester porcelain part tea set hand painted with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Circa 1860-80 Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot
Circa 1860-80 Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot

Circa 1860-80 Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860-80 Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Pot. With original cover; raffia wrapped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Raffia

Michael Graves Porcelain Set
Michael Graves Porcelain Set

Michael Graves Porcelain Set

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

manufactured by Swid Powell; coffee pot, creamer, & sugar bowl; copyright 1987

Category

Late 20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815
Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815

Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815

By Machin

Located in London, GB

This is a charming orphaned tea bowl made by Machin between 1812 and 1815. The bowl is made of very

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Red Tea Pot Porcelain Yamaka Fine China from Japan
1960s Red Tea Pot Porcelain Yamaka Fine China from Japan

1960s Red Tea Pot Porcelain Yamaka Fine China from Japan

By Royal Nippon Hinode

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Perky red tea pot vintage modern yamaka China from Japan Lovely design in red black and white

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Mid - 20th century Satsuma Tea/Coffee set
Japanese Mid - 20th century Satsuma Tea/Coffee set

Japanese Mid - 20th century Satsuma Tea/Coffee set

By Satsuma

Located in Firenze, IT

porcelain tea/coffee service with its decorations and its gold leaf accents will add a splash of color to

Category

20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Spode Hand Painted Imari Tea Set
19th C. Spode Hand Painted Imari Tea Set

19th C. Spode Hand Painted Imari Tea Set

By Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Striking Imari porcelain 5 piece tea set with hand painted all-over floral decoration, gold

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Porcelain Tea Coffee and Dessert Set Furstenberg 1960’s White and Blue 37 Pieces
Porcelain Tea Coffee and Dessert Set Furstenberg 1960’s White and Blue 37 Pieces

Porcelain Tea Coffee and Dessert Set Furstenberg 1960’s White and Blue 37 Pieces

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Crespières, FR

A tea or coffee set with a tea pot, sugar bowl milk jug, cups and saucers, dessert plates and a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Bat Printed Minerva
Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Bat Printed Minerva

Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Bat Printed Minerva

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wares made of "Patent Ironstone". This set would have been part of a large tea service. It is made

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, Minerva and Cherubs, Regency
Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, Minerva and Cherubs, Regency

Miles Mason Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Can, Minerva and Cherubs, Regency

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

one of the early ones of the second wave of British porcelain makers, alongside Spode and others

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup, Provenance, Pine Trees & Bamboo, Regency ca 1810
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup, Provenance, Pine Trees & Bamboo, Regency ca 1810

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup, Provenance, Pine Trees & Bamboo, Regency ca 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

also made very fine porcelain tea services. This set would have been part of such a large tea

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720
Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice edo period example in nice condition, ca 1680-1732. A Japanese Kakiemon tea bowl and

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers

Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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 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.