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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

Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers, Regency ca 1820
Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers, Regency ca 1820

Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue with Orange Flowers, 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

Rare Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Sublime Landscapes, circa 1825
Rare Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Sublime Landscapes, circa 1825

Rare Ridgway Coffee Cup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Sublime Landscapes, circa 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tea Pot Oribe Style, 1920s
Japanese Antique Tea Pot Oribe Style, 1920s

Japanese Antique Tea Pot Oribe Style, 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is antique tea pot made in Japan around 1920s in Taisho era. Taisho era is from 1912 to 1926

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820
Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820

Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Coalport in circa 1820. The set is made of Coalport

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

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 Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835
Coalport Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835

Coalport Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Rococo Revival. It would have belonged to a large tea and coffee service and it would have shared its

Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805
Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805

Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

This gorgeous set of three antique English porcelain coffee cups with matching saucers was hand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Chaine D’Ancre Porcelain Cup and Plate Set
Hermes Chaine D’Ancre Porcelain Cup and Plate Set

Hermes Chaine D’Ancre Porcelain Cup and Plate Set

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Hermes Collection: Chaine D’Ancre Material: porcelain Set: two cups and two plates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Tea Sets

Rare Jeweled All-Over Gilt Demi Tasse Cup & Saucer, Coalport England, circa 1905
Rare Jeweled All-Over Gilt Demi Tasse Cup & Saucer, Coalport England, circa 1905

Rare Jeweled All-Over Gilt Demi Tasse Cup & Saucer, Coalport England, circa 1905

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. A painstaking art of forming by hand little pearls or jewels of porcelain onto the pieces, hand

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rare Antique Coalport England Demi Cup & Saucer, Pink Hand Painted Raised Gold
Rare Antique Coalport England Demi Cup & Saucer, Pink Hand Painted Raised Gold

Rare Antique Coalport England Demi Cup & Saucer, Pink Hand Painted Raised Gold

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming antique circa 1900 blush pink cup and saucer with cartouches of hand painting encircled with raised tooled gilding. A scallop shape, ear form handle and pedestal foot addi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco WMF Tea Service No. 6029 "Anmut"
Art Deco WMF Tea Service No. 6029 "Anmut"

Art Deco WMF Tea Service No. 6029 "Anmut"

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco WMF tea service from the 1930s. "Heinrich" porcelain steel covered and silver plated

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Walter Gropius & Herbert Bayer 'Tac 1' Tea Service
Walter Gropius & Herbert Bayer 'Tac 1' Tea Service

Walter Gropius & Herbert Bayer 'Tac 1' Tea Service

By Herbert Bayer

Located in Kent, Dover

A German, eight-person tea service, designed by Walter Gropius in the 1930's and again by Herbert

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones, Marina J
6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones, Marina J

6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones, Marina J

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

easily matches with the classic blue and white porcelain or modern tea set, making for a beautiful gift

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Traditional Antique Spanish Porcelain Coffee Set of 10 Pieces, circa 1940
Traditional Antique Spanish Porcelain Coffee Set of 10 Pieces, circa 1940

Traditional Antique Spanish Porcelain Coffee Set of 10 Pieces, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique tea set consistent of 10 pieces including coffee plates, coffee cups and pots. Hand

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Porcelain Tea Trios by Raynaud Limoges
Set of 12 Porcelain Tea Trios by Raynaud Limoges

Set of 12 Porcelain Tea Trios by Raynaud Limoges

By Limoges

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 12 porcelain cups and saucers with 12 pastry plates, by the French brand Rauynaud

Category

Vintage 1980s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Bird Coffee Service
Paris Porcelain Bird Coffee Service

Paris Porcelain Bird Coffee Service

Located in New York, NY

Paris porcelain bird coffee service. French Empire gilt porcelain ornithological coffee service for

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 6
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 6

Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 6

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea set for 6 6 cups and saucers, numbered with

Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

"12 piece Antique Haviland & Co Limoges tea / coffee / chocolate set for E. Offner of New Orleans

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946
Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946

Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a very stunning and large Belleek tea service in the "Harp" design, consisting of a teapot

Category

Vintage 1930s Northern Irish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1970's Rare Italian Ceramic Tea and Coffee Service by Richard Ginori
1970's Rare Italian Ceramic Tea and Coffee Service by Richard Ginori

1970's Rare Italian Ceramic Tea and Coffee Service by Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in Paris, FR

A fantastic collectable tea or coffee set of 5 Italian blue and white porcelain tea or coffee cups

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle. Complete Art Deco Grand tea service in pastel blue porcelain

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot
1920s Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot

1920s Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large decorative Chinese export tea pot, beautifully hand painted on 1 side with a bird and flowers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

By Cauldon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victorian English Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold Art Nouveau Style. Rare antique porcelain hot

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Set
Coffee Set

Coffee Set

Sold|$3,600

Coffee Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Hand-painted "Old Paris" Porcelain Coffee Set

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Missoni Italian Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup and Saucer
Missoni Italian Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup and Saucer

Missoni Italian Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup and Saucer

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful colorful porcelain coffee espresso or demitasse tea cup and saucer from the iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover
Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover

By Old Paris

Located in Downingtown, PA

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover, circa 1825. This coffee pot has a gilt foot

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Luigi Colani Mid-Century Modern Tear Drop Tea Pot and Creamer for Rosenthal
Luigi Colani Mid-Century Modern Tear Drop Tea Pot and Creamer for Rosenthal

Luigi Colani Mid-Century Modern Tear Drop Tea Pot and Creamer for Rosenthal

By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Rare and collectible teapot and creamer that's from the Drop tea service designed in the 1970's by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup
Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

By Raymond Loewy

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful matte black or 'charcoal' and white espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup by designer

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Imari Tête-à-Tête on Matching Tray
Royal Crown Derby Imari Tête-à-Tête on Matching Tray

Royal Crown Derby Imari Tête-à-Tête on Matching Tray

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A lovely "tea for two" royal crown derby Imari decorated service is presented on a matching tray

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

G.F. Bowers Large Tea Service, Grey with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, 1843
G.F. Bowers Large Tea Service, Grey with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, 1843

G.F. Bowers Large Tea Service, Grey with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, 1843

By G.F. Bowers

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning full tea service made by G.F. Bowers in 1843. The service consists of a teapot

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gilded Porcelain Cup, 8
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gilded Porcelain Cup, 8

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gilded Porcelain Cup, 8

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup in a stunning flower

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Chinese Porcelain teapot with wire handles, Qing Dynasty Canton Rose Medallion circa 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940
Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

This is a charming coffee set for four in the very desired "Dainty White" design of Shelley. The

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vieux Paris Porcelain Coffee Service with Napoleonic Emblems
Vieux Paris Porcelain Coffee Service with Napoleonic Emblems

Vieux Paris Porcelain Coffee Service with Napoleonic Emblems

Located in Pembroke, MA

A lovely Vieux Paris porcelain coffee service with gilded Napoleonic emblems, including bees, stars

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Purple Porcelain Service for 12 People, Poland
Midcentury Purple Porcelain Service for 12 People, Poland

Midcentury Purple Porcelain Service for 12 People, Poland

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain service for 12 people, Poland. Very good condition.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Neo-Grecian Porcelain Coffee Cup, circa 1860
Copeland Neo-Grecian Porcelain Coffee Cup, circa 1860

Copeland Neo-Grecian Porcelain Coffee Cup, circa 1860

By Copeland

Located in London, GB

most prominent potteries right from the start of English porcelain production in the late 1700s to the

Category

Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot
Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot

Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish antique Chinese Qing porcelain teapot and cover in the puzzle design decorated with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Teacup Trio, Gilt Briar Pattern on Bucket Shape, ca 1810
Coalport John Rose Teacup Trio, Gilt Briar Pattern on Bucket Shape, ca 1810

Coalport John Rose Teacup Trio, Gilt Briar Pattern on Bucket Shape, ca 1810

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

and the quality of the porcelain that it is Coalport. CONDITION REPORT The set is in excellent

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Villeroy & Boch Teapot Melina Series  Vintage Porcelain Teapot
Villeroy & Boch Teapot Melina Series  Vintage Porcelain Teapot

Villeroy & Boch Teapot Melina Series Vintage Porcelain Teapot

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

produced by Villeroy & Boch. Porcelain. In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or crazing. Size

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Piero Fornasetti Rare Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set Titled "Architettura"
Italian Piero Fornasetti Rare Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set Titled "Architettura"

Italian Piero Fornasetti Rare Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set Titled "Architettura"

By Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This Italian Fornasetti rare and very special architectural black and white small porcelain tea or

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold White Blue Porcelain Cup, 3
Japanese Contemporary Gold White Blue Porcelain Cup, 3

Japanese Contemporary Gold White Blue Porcelain Cup, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Staffordshire Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Regency
Staffordshire Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Regency

Staffordshire Porcelain Teacup Trio, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Regency

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

in Staffordshire, which at the time was a major centre of porcelain industry in the world. This item

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Teacup and Saucer, Regency Pattern, circa 1810
John Rose Coalport Teacup and Saucer, Regency Pattern, circa 1810

John Rose Coalport Teacup and Saucer, Regency Pattern, circa 1810

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

either factory, are now collectors' items. The set has been potted well in light, very white

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Lily Pattern, circa 1815
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Lily Pattern, circa 1815

Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Lily Pattern, circa 1815

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

the 1840s the factory merged back with Worcester. This set is potted in early greyish porcelain

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Orphaned Coffee Can Gilt, Peach and Pink, Regency, circa 1810
John Rose Coalport Orphaned Coffee Can Gilt, Peach and Pink, Regency, circa 1810

John Rose Coalport Orphaned Coffee Can Gilt, Peach and Pink, Regency, circa 1810

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

this is how cups and saucers were sold; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons
Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons

Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons

By Herend

Located in Sofia, BG

porcelain. This coffee set contains a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and six cups with plates. Prefect condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons
Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons

Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set for Six Persons

By Herend

Located in Sofia, BG

porcelain. This coffee set contains a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and six cups with plates. Prefect condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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.