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Antique Empire tea service for five people in porcelain. Dated 1831
Antique Empire tea service for five people in porcelain. Dated 1831

Antique Empire tea service for five people in porcelain. Dated 1831

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Empire tea service for five people in porcelain with hand-painted village motifs and gold

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

HERMES Porcelain Tea and Dessert Setting Chaine D'Ancre in Grey Set of 6
HERMES Porcelain Tea and Dessert Setting Chaine D'Ancre in Grey Set of 6

HERMES Porcelain Tea and Dessert Setting Chaine D'Ancre in Grey Set of 6

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

HERMES Porcelain Dessert Setting D'Ancre Chaine in Grey Set of 6 Product details: Set of 6 (total

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Tea Sets

Modern Blue and White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Rosenthal
Modern Blue and White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Rosenthal

Modern Blue and White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and rare set of five (5) Mid-Century Modern blue and white porcelain coffee or tea

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley "Dainty White" Tête-à-Tête Porcelain Tea Service, 1910-1966
Shelley "Dainty White" Tête-à-Tête Porcelain Tea Service, 1910-1966

Shelley "Dainty White" Tête-à-Tête Porcelain Tea Service, 1910-1966

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming "tête-à-tête" tea service serving two, made by Shelley. The items are from

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Porcelain Teacup and Saucer, Gilt and Pansies by Anton Friedl, 1826
Vienna Porcelain Teacup and Saucer, Gilt and Pansies by Anton Friedl, 1826

Vienna Porcelain Teacup and Saucer, Gilt and Pansies by Anton Friedl, 1826

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in London, GB

glazed but raw porcelain, creating a very interesting contrast with the gilt interior wall. The set is

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coral Decorated Gold Pink and Orange Imari Tea Set
Coral Decorated Gold Pink and Orange Imari Tea Set

Coral Decorated Gold Pink and Orange Imari Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

Coral decorated gold, pink and orange Imari tea set. Continental gilt porcelain coral decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design
Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design

Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and special porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, circa early to mid-20th

Category

Early 20th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot  British  Royal Worcester
Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot  British  Royal Worcester

Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot British Royal Worcester

By Royal Worcester

Located in London, by appointment only

any tea service into a truly glamorous affair. Turning this elegant piece over reveals its authentic

Category

Vintage 1960s British Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Rosenthal "Maria" Tea Cups and Saucers
Set of 8 Rosenthal "Maria" Tea Cups and Saucers

Set of 8 Rosenthal "Maria" Tea Cups and Saucers

By Rosenthal

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rosenthal Porcelain, Germany Collection "Maria White" Tea cup, 7 oz fl -4 1/8" diameter. without

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Vintage 1930s German Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

quality items. This set is made in this typical "hybrid hard paste" porcelain, as New Hall had adapted

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bavarian Porcelain Coffee Set, 15 Pieces
Bavarian Porcelain Coffee Set, 15 Pieces

Bavarian Porcelain Coffee Set, 15 Pieces

By Winterling

Located in Bradenton, FL

A 15 piece porcelain coffee set in the "Moss Rose" pattern, by Winterling of Bavaria, Germany. The

Category

Late 20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges
Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges

Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges

By Bernardaud

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century French tea set signed by Bernardaud Limoges.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China
Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China

Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Bastogne, BE

. The tea set includes: 1. Kettle. 2. Dessert plates- 6 pcs. 3. Tea pairs - 6 pcs. 4. Creamer

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Louis Philippe Period Old Paris Gold Leaf Porcelain Coffee or Tea Service
Louis Philippe Period Old Paris Gold Leaf Porcelain Coffee or Tea Service

Louis Philippe Period Old Paris Gold Leaf Porcelain Coffee or Tea Service

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This Louis Philippe period Old Paris porcelain coffee service features hand applied gold leaf rims

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Richard Ginori coffee or tea cup and saucer porcelain set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. 17 cups

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers
Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers

Eight Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Sharon, CT

8 cups and saucers. 16 pieces in all. All hand painted in 24 Ct. gold by the Paris firm Mansard c. 1890. Blanks most likely Sevres. Cup handles are beautiful gilded ribbons. Saucers ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770
Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio set consists of a teacup, coffee cup, and saucer finely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style. Rare antique porcelain

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teapot, Peach, Gilt and Pink, Regency, circa 1810
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teapot, Peach, Gilt and Pink, Regency, circa 1810

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teapot, Peach, Gilt and Pink, Regency, circa 1810

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

Geoffrey A. Godden's book "Coalport & Coalbrookdale Porcelains". The pot, cover and Stand are decorated in

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service for four in the green Neptune design made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for one, or "solitaire", made in the famous Echinus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Tête-à-tête Tea Set Karlsbad Red Silver on Ivory
Art Deco Tête-à-tête Tea Set Karlsbad Red Silver on Ivory

Art Deco Tête-à-tête Tea Set Karlsbad Red Silver on Ivory

By PENZ Karlsbad

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco tête-à-tête tea set Karlsbad red silver on ivory porcelain.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set
MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set

MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set

By Rosenthal

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century porcelain creamer and lidded sugar bowl set from the "Classic Modern White" pattern

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Hutschenreuther

Located in Nuernberg, DE

included in this set are a creamer and the sugar pot. These two items are made of porcelain and are silver

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co Staffordshire Playing Cards Demitasse Tea Cup & Saucer, Set of 4
Tiffany & Co Staffordshire Playing Cards Demitasse Tea Cup & Saucer, Set of 4

Tiffany & Co Staffordshire Playing Cards Demitasse Tea Cup & Saucer, Set of 4

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tiffany & Co Staffordshire playing cards demitasse tea cup & saucer - Set of 4. Item features gold

Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Lalique 3-Piece Limoges Porcelain Mures Blackberry Coffee Set
Lalique 3-Piece Limoges Porcelain Mures Blackberry Coffee Set

Lalique 3-Piece Limoges Porcelain Mures Blackberry Coffee Set

By René Lalique

Located in Vista, CA

3-piece white, blue and multicolored Limoges porcelain Lalique Mûres Blackberry coffee set with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Green and Blue Tea Set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1980s
Green and Blue Tea Set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1980s

Green and Blue Tea Set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1980s

By Ambrogio Pozzi

Located in Stockholm, SE

floral decoration makes it equally suited to everyday use and festive tea gatherings. Made of glazed

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C
Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C

Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of six tea bowls and saucers made in China for export to the West in the

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream
Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream

Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Early Irish Belleek Porcelain Tridanca tea pot with textured body and stylish almond pink wash

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Mid-century modern piled up Tea set, SC3 Italy 1970s
Mid-century modern piled up Tea set, SC3 Italy 1970s

Mid-century modern piled up Tea set, SC3 Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century modern piled up brown porcelain and metal Tea set SC3 Italy 1970s Teapot - H 10.5 x

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of Four English Gilt Coral Pattern and Magenta Porcelain Trios
Set of Four English Gilt Coral Pattern and Magenta Porcelain Trios

Set of Four English Gilt Coral Pattern and Magenta Porcelain Trios

Located in New York, NY

Set of four English gilt coral pattern and magenta porcelain trios consisting of four dessert or

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret teapot set in the green Neptune design, consisting of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Twenty-Piece Japanese Porcelain Dragon Tea Set C1940
Twenty-Piece Japanese Porcelain Dragon Tea Set C1940

Twenty-Piece Japanese Porcelain Dragon Tea Set C1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

Twenty-Piece Japanese Porcelain Dragon Tea Set C1940 Measures - 1.75"H x 4.5"W x 3.5"D

Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Haviland Limoges cup and saucer set was made of thin, semi-translucent porcelain and hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain George Jensen Demitasse Cups, Set of 12, Platinum Lustre, White
Porcelain George Jensen Demitasse Cups, Set of 12, Platinum Lustre, White

Porcelain George Jensen Demitasse Cups, Set of 12, Platinum Lustre, White

By Georg Jensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of twelve George Jensen Demitasse cups. Georg Jensen, in white body with platinum lustre glaze

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups
Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups

Set of Two Faberge Porcelain Tea, Coffee Cups

By Modern Fabergé

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine porcelain set of two Faberge original porcelain coffee or tea cups. Enjoy the start to your

Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bohemian Tea Set in Porcelain & Gold, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Bohemian Tea Set in Porcelain & Gold, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Bohemian Tea Set in Porcelain & Gold, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful tea and coffee set in white porcelain with gold marks as a decoration. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

matches Ill. 389 on page 236 of "British Teapots & Tea Drinking" by Robin Emmerson, and the holes of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical 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.