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Vintage Porcelain Alka Coffee Set, Germany, 1960
Vintage Porcelain Alka Coffee Set, Germany, 1960

Vintage Porcelain Alka Coffee Set, Germany, 1960

Located in Bastogne, BE

A wonderful vintage coffee set for 6 persons from the Burgund collection from the famous German

Category

Vintage 1960s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern White Rosenthal Tea, Luncheon or Bridge Set
Mid-Century Modern White Rosenthal Tea, Luncheon or Bridge Set

Mid-Century Modern White Rosenthal Tea, Luncheon or Bridge Set

By Rosenthal

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This signed Rosenthal Germany tea or luncheon set was done in white porcelain in the period and

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815
Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815

Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

late 18th and early 19th Century; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1805
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1805

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Teacup, Japan Imari Pattern, Regency ca 1805

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

, which is known as the Regency period. The set is decorated with a rich Japan pattern of geometric panels

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

and early 19th century; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in an

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820
Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820

By Coalport Porcelain, Richard Rathbone

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisitely decorated trio made by Rathbone circa 1820. Tea and coffee cups were sold

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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain 3-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, France c. 1840
Paris Porcelain 3-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, France c. 1840

Paris Porcelain 3-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, France c. 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

A good Paris porcelain tea and coffee service, comprising a Teapot, Coffeepot, & Sucrier. The

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Red Japan Imari with Birds, Regency, 1815
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Red Japan Imari with Birds, Regency, 1815

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Red Japan Imari with Birds, Regency, 1815

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

18th and early 19th century; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in an

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tiffany & Co / Limoges, France China Audubon Pattern Tea Set
Vintage Tiffany & Co / Limoges, France China Audubon Pattern Tea Set

Vintage Tiffany & Co / Limoges, France China Audubon Pattern Tea Set

By Tiffany & Co., Limoges

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A set of one lidded teapot and two teacups with saucers. Audubon Limoges (1990-2009) porcelain was

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Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Polychrome Cobalt Blue 18-Faceted circa 1800
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Polychrome Cobalt Blue 18-Faceted circa 1800

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Polychrome Cobalt Blue 18-Faceted circa 1800

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

items, of either factory, are now collectors' items. This set is made of very early John Rose

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set in Blue Sèvres Porcelain
Tea Set in Blue Sèvres Porcelain

Tea Set in Blue Sèvres Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tea set in blue Sèvres porcelain Important tea service in blue Sèvres porcelain with polychrome

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service, or dejeuner set, in the famous Shamrock

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Novelty China Strawberry Tea Set By Royal Bayreuth, 1920s Vintage
Antique Novelty China Strawberry Tea Set By Royal Bayreuth, 1920s Vintage

Antique Novelty China Strawberry Tea Set By Royal Bayreuth, 1920s Vintage

By Royal Bayreuth

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE TEA SET The most charming little tea set for one, consisting of a teapot and cover, milk

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Vintage 1920s German Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set

Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set

By Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Puiforcat, Limoges, Fabergé

Located in Wilmington, DE

saucers in fine Limoges porcelain accompanying this exquisite tea set present 4 different egg patterns

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Set by Richard Ginori
Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Set by Richard Ginori

Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Set by Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in Lambertville, NJ

considered the Ferrari of Italian porcelain makers well designed and timeless styling. The set includes a

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Early 20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s
Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s

Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This exquisite Royal Copenhagen tea/coffee set, Saxon Flower collection, is an exceptional example

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako Earthenware Japan Tea
Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako Earthenware Japan Tea

Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako Earthenware Japan Tea

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako Earthenware Japan Tea The box is included. Additional

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tête a Tête Tea Set with Butterflies
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tête a Tête Tea Set with Butterflies

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tête a Tête Tea Set with Butterflies

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Tea service for two people (tête-à-tête) Satsuma earthenware, Meiji period, 19th c. With

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Belgian Porcelain Coffee Set
1970s Belgian Porcelain Coffee Set

1970s Belgian Porcelain Coffee Set

Located in High Point, NC

A porcelain coffee set from 1970s Belgium. Creamy white china is decorated with a design of

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

flowers. Both marked at the base. Rare set! Chinese café au lait porcelain is a type of Chinese porcelain

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 6 People
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 6 People

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 6 People

By Limoges, Cartier

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 12 People

By Limoges, Cartier

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage European Porcelain Dinner and Tea Set
Vintage European Porcelain Dinner and Tea Set

Vintage European Porcelain Dinner and Tea Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage porcelain dinner and tea set made in Czechoslovakia. Place setting for ten with extras. All

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Vintage 1930s European Porcelain

Materials

Gold

19 Th Century Satsuma Set of Blue Tea Service, Japan, Meiji Period
19 Th Century Satsuma Set of Blue Tea Service, Japan, Meiji Period

19 Th Century Satsuma Set of Blue Tea Service, Japan, Meiji Period

By Satsuma

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Satsuma porcelain set consisting of a teapot service, milk and sugar bowl, and five cup

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rörstrand Coffee / Tea Set Koka Blå Pattern Designed by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s
Rörstrand Coffee / Tea Set Koka Blå Pattern Designed by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s

Rörstrand Coffee / Tea Set Koka Blå Pattern Designed by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Miami, FL

A Rörstrand coffee / tea set of cups, saucers, creamer and sugar bowl in the  KOKA BLÅ  pattern

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Regency Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari 2451 Set, 32 Pieces
Vintage Regency Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari 2451 Set, 32 Pieces

Vintage Regency Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari 2451 Set, 32 Pieces

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Regency coffee and tea service. Made by the iconic Royal Crown Derby group. The

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Mid-20th Century British Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups
Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 8-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set by one of France's Premier French

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826
Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover on a stand, a sucrier with cover, a

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Antique 1820s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set and Plates Lady Carlyle Pattern 14 Pcs
Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set and Plates Lady Carlyle Pattern 14 Pcs

Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set and Plates Lady Carlyle Pattern 14 Pcs

By Royal Albert

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Stunning English fabulous porcelain - Bone China Tea set from Royal Albert. Decorated with the much

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20th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ecaille
French Tea Cup Ecaille

French Tea Cup Ecaille

Sold|$62 / item

French Tea Cup Ecaille

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Graphik
French Tea Cup Graphik

French Tea Cup Graphik

Sold|$62 / item

French Tea Cup Graphik

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 Pot Ligne
French Tea Pot Ligne

French Tea Pot Ligne

Sold|$239 / item

French Tea Pot Ligne

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 Pot Graphik
French Tea Pot Graphik

French Tea Pot Graphik

Sold|$239 / item

French Tea Pot Graphik

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
French Tea Cup Vague

French Tea Cup Vague

Sold|$62 / item

French Tea Cup Vague

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
French Tea Cup Ligne

French Tea Cup Ligne

Sold|$62 / item

French Tea Cup Ligne

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

Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg
Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg

Set of Six Espresso Coffee or Tea Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch Luxembourg

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of six espresso cups and saucers by Villeroy & Boch in white porcelain. New wave

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Late 20th Century Luxembourgish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE
Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE

Italian Gucci Set of 6 Beautiful Porcelain Cups and Saucers/SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

... what an elegant way to be served tea or coffee. THIS IS ON SALE NOW.... SOLD AS A SET, PLEASE

Category

20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set Blue Dragon, 1950s
Vintage Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set Blue Dragon, 1950s

Vintage Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set Blue Dragon, 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

A magnificent Blue Dragon coffee set: 10 beautiful antique cups and saucers, a coffee pot, a sugar

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

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Tea Service for Eight
Derby Tea Service for Eight

Derby Tea Service for Eight

Located in New York, NY

Antique Derby tea service with eight trios of teacup, coffee can, and saucer, lidded teapot on

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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks
Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks

Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens & Cocks

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

We invite you here to look at a splendid Meissen coffee / tea set for twelve persons: The

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Vintage 1930s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tête-à-tête Coffee Set in Limoges Porcelain from the 1950s
Tête-à-tête Coffee Set in Limoges Porcelain from the 1950s

Tête-à-tête Coffee Set in Limoges Porcelain from the 1950s

By Limoges

Located in Milano, MI

Coffee set for two in Limoges porcelain made in the 1950s Tray - Ø 40 cm Ø 27.5 cm The Limoges

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated Glazed Porcelain Coffee Set / Ten People
Herend Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated Glazed Porcelain Coffee Set / Ten People

Herend Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated Glazed Porcelain Coffee Set / Ten People

By Herend

Located in Tarry Town, NY

, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship. This magnificent glazed porcelain set, designed to accommodate

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906
Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906

Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

the most respected manufacturers of fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th century, and many of

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810
Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a rare set of six orphaned coffee cups made by Chamberlains in Worcester circa 1810. The

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Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand
Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand

Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand

By Crown Derby

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

decor porcelain Cabaret Set on a never-before-seen "lazy susan" revolving pedestal or stand. The 11

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabaret Set, circa 1900
Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabaret Set, circa 1900

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabaret Set, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fabulous antique hand-painted sevres porcelain cabaret set, comprising a tray

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Antique Early 1900s French Tea Sets

Swansea Breakfast Cup, Regency Shape with Birds and Flowers, Regency 1817-1820
Swansea Breakfast Cup, Regency Shape with Birds and Flowers, Regency 1817-1820

Swansea Breakfast Cup, Regency Shape with Birds and Flowers, Regency 1817-1820

By Swansea Porcelain

Located in London, GB

made beautiful porcelain for only a few short years, when it put the famous William Billingsley in

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers Patt. 2/893, Regency, ca 1820
Ridgway Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers Patt. 2/893, Regency, ca 1820

Ridgway Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers Patt. 2/893, Regency, ca 1820

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

quality tea and dinnerware. Ridgway had a tradition of a very wide-ranging offer of china products

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Porcelain Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of porcelain tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct porcelain tea sets — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2318 antique and vintage porcelain tea sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 232 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Porcelain tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, mid-century modern and modern porcelain tea sets are consistently popular styles. Porcelain tea sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Rosenthal and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much are Porcelain Tea Sets?

Prices for porcelain tea sets start at $16 and top out at $626,416 with the average selling for $775.

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.

Questions About Porcelain Tea Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.