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

Tea Cup Karo - 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

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

Shelley, Demitasse Porcelain Coffee Set.
Shelley, Demitasse Porcelain Coffee Set.

Shelley, Demitasse Porcelain Coffee Set.

Located in Bellport, NY

Lovely little porcelain set of 5 demitasse cups and saucers,one milk jug, one sugar bowl

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Breakfast Tea Service, Finger and Thumb Pattern, 1803-1807
Coalport John Rose Breakfast Tea Service, Finger and Thumb Pattern, 1803-1807

Coalport John Rose Breakfast Tea Service, Finger and Thumb Pattern, 1803-1807

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

tea service for two like this one is often called a "breakfast set". Coalport was one of the

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Cascara Tea Set, Germany, 1980s
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Cascara Tea Set, Germany, 1980s

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Cascara Tea Set, Germany, 1980s

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Villeroy&Boch Cascara tea set vintage tea set: sugar bowl, tea pairs, Serving Dish with Lid, Plates

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Minerva and Cherubs, Bronze, Regency ca 1810
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Minerva and Cherubs, Bronze, Regency ca 1810

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Minerva and Cherubs, Bronze, Regency ca 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

and saucers were sold in the late 18th and early 19th century: as you would never drink tea and coffee

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley Dainty White Porcelain Tea Service for Six, Early 20th C
Shelley Dainty White Porcelain Tea Service for Six, Early 20th C

Shelley Dainty White Porcelain Tea Service for Six, Early 20th C

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful full tea service serving six, made by Shelley. The items are from different

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

By Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea bowl and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Complete Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue, Jeweled, Enameled, and Gilt Tea Service
Complete Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue, Jeweled, Enameled, and Gilt Tea Service

Complete Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue, Jeweled, Enameled, and Gilt Tea Service

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and quite rare 19th century Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue complete tea

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Insulated Art Deco Bauhaus coffee or tea pot, porcelain silver plate bakelite
Insulated Art Deco Bauhaus coffee or tea pot, porcelain silver plate bakelite

Insulated Art Deco Bauhaus coffee or tea pot, porcelain silver plate bakelite

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Bauscher Weiden

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

. The porcelain jug can be inserted into an insulated shell made of hammered silver-plated metal, lined

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mason's Porcelain Serving Dish, Light Blue with Birds Nest, Regency, ca 1813
Mason's Porcelain Serving Dish, Light Blue with Birds Nest, Regency, ca 1813

Mason's Porcelain Serving Dish, Light Blue with Birds Nest, Regency, ca 1813

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

early ones of the second wave of British porcelain makers, alongside Spode and others. Mason was a

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Tea Bowl Cup Landscape, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th century Paire of Limoges Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucer, 1920s
Early 20th century Paire of Limoges Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucer, 1920s

Early 20th century Paire of Limoges Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucer, 1920s

By Limoges

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant Pair of Limoges Porcelain Tea Cups – Bernardaud & Delinières Add a touch of refinement to

Category

Vintage 1920s French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio Boy at the Door Pattern Chinoiserie circa 1805
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio Boy at the Door Pattern Chinoiserie circa 1805

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio Boy at the Door Pattern Chinoiserie circa 1805

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Six Jungle tea cups with saucer in porcelain with gold decoration and

Category

Late 20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set
Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set

Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain coffee or tea set comprising a tea pot, a coffee pot, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, a fine

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

21st century Set of Four Tea Cups by Hermes
21st century Set of Four Tea Cups by Hermes

21st century Set of Four Tea Cups by Hermes

By Hermès

Located in LEGNY, FR

Tea set consisting of four porcelain cups and saucers from the most famous French brand, Hermès

Category

Vintage 1980s French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 2 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 2 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 2 + 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

French Tea Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + 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

French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Ligne - 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

French Tea Cup Vague / Set of 4 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Vague / Set of 4 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Vague / 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

French Tea Cup Graphic / Set of 4 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Graphic / Set of 4 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Graphic / 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

French Tea Cup Mixed / Set of 4 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Mixed / Set of 4 + Saucers

French 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

French Tea Cup Vague - Set of 2 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Vague - Set of 2 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Vague - Set of 2 + 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

French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + 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

French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 4 + Saucers
French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 4 + Saucers

French Tea Cup Ecaille - 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

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari, Regency, ca 1815
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari, Regency, ca 1815

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari, Regency, ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

to be simpler in those days so this would have been a very expensive tea service. The set is

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Bird Tea Bowl China, 18th Cen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Bird Tea Bowl China, 18th Cen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Bird Tea Bowl China, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University. Third Millennium Publishing

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six Jungle Tea Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

By Gianni Versace

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Six Jungle tea cups with saucer in porcelain with gold decoration and

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden
1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden

1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden

By Hertha Bengtson

Located in Balen, BE

Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite "Blå eld" tea pot

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Tea Service for 10 People in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Vienna Tea Service for 10 People in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

Vienna Tea Service for 10 People in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vienna tea service for 10 people in hand-painted porcelain with gold leaf decoration. Approx. 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810
New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

made some very high quality items. This set is made in this typical "hybrid hard paste" porcelain

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

23 Pc Wedgwood Amherst Dinnerware Tea Coffee Demitasse Set
23 Pc Wedgwood Amherst Dinnerware Tea Coffee Demitasse Set

23 Pc Wedgwood Amherst Dinnerware Tea Coffee Demitasse Set

By Wedgwood

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century 23 piece lot of Wedgwood china in the platinum trimmed Amherst pattern. Set

Category

Late 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, White, Mazarine Blue, Flower Baskets, ca 1810
New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, White, Mazarine Blue, Flower Baskets, ca 1810

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, White, Mazarine Blue, Flower Baskets, ca 1810

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

hybrid hard-paste porcelain and has beautiful hand painted flower baskets set in a mazarine blue and gilt

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Winterling Bavaria German Coffee/Tea Service "Tète A Tète" in White Porcelain
Winterling Bavaria German Coffee/Tea Service "Tète A Tète" in White Porcelain

Winterling Bavaria German Coffee/Tea Service "Tète A Tète" in White Porcelain

By Winterling

Located in Prato, Tuscany

a tete coffee/tea service; the pieces are made of fine German white porcelain; they have elaborate

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980
Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980

Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980

By Arzberg, Matteo Thun

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Memphis post-modern stack tea-for-one set from the "Fantasia" line by Arzberg, designed

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1815
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1815

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

to be simpler in those days so this would have been a very expensive tea service. The set is

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Italian 1970's design tea set, coffee set
Rare Italian 1970's design tea set, coffee set

Rare Italian 1970's design tea set, coffee set

Located in Hoogeveen, NL

Rare vintage Italian design porcelain / ceramic coffee set / tea set, Italian made and numbered

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Blue Pimpernel Pattern Tea Set 20th Centuy
Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Blue Pimpernel Pattern Tea Set 20th Centuy

Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Blue Pimpernel Pattern Tea Set 20th Centuy

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful 36 piece Royal Crown Derby Blue Pimpernel pattern  porcelain tea service, dated

Category

20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20-Piece Art Deco Tea Set Made by Aynsley
20-Piece Art Deco Tea Set Made by Aynsley

20-Piece Art Deco Tea Set Made by Aynsley

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely set of 10 Art Deco tea trio's, made by the English brand Aynsley. Nicely square shaped

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Tea or Coffee Set by MAS, Italy, 1990s
Postmodern Tea or Coffee Set by MAS, Italy, 1990s

Postmodern Tea or Coffee Set by MAS, Italy, 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Post modern coffee or tea set with tray, sugar holder and five cups and saucers.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Steel

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Orange, Regency ca 1815
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Orange, Regency ca 1815

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Orange, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

full tea service serving eight, which will appear in the shop soon. The set is unmarked as was usual

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bogucice Porcelain Coffee Service Set, Poland, 1970s
Bogucice Porcelain Coffee Service Set, Poland, 1970s

Bogucice Porcelain Coffee Service Set, Poland, 1970s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain coffee/tea service by Bogucice from the 1970s. Very good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Other 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.