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19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period
19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period

19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This rare late 19th century footed porcelain teapot was made by Belleek of Ireland in the shell

Category

Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Teacup Trio, Green with Red Flowers, 1800-1810
Derby Porcelain Teacup Trio, Green with Red Flowers, 1800-1810

Derby Porcelain Teacup Trio, Green with Red Flowers, 1800-1810

By Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful "true trio" made by the Derby Porcelain factory between 1800 and 1810. The trio

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Teacup, Yellow Shell Pattern 1045, ca 1810
New Hall Porcelain Teacup, Yellow Shell Pattern 1045, ca 1810

New Hall Porcelain Teacup, Yellow Shell Pattern 1045, ca 1810

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

true porcelain in Staffordshire. This set is made in the typical "hybrid hard paste" porcelain, as

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer
Sevres Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer

Sevres Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique French matched hand painted porcelain cabinet cup and saucer painted with various

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set
Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

Timelessly elegant and of the finest quality, this classic bone china tea set from Royal Crown

Category

Vintage 1980s English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France
Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

Old Paris porcelain coffee and tea set, 40 pieces, 19th century A white ribbed porcelain with gold

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain & Cane Handle Teapot by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman
White Porcelain & Cane Handle Teapot by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman

White Porcelain & Cane Handle Teapot by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman

By Kenji Fujita, Lagardo Tackett, Freeman Lederman

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare white porcelain and cane handle teapot by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman, circa 1950s. The

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Cane

Wedgwood Dark Blue Neoclassical Jasperware Porcelain Teapot, 1 Pint, 1921
Wedgwood Dark Blue Neoclassical Jasperware Porcelain Teapot, 1 Pint, 1921

Wedgwood Dark Blue Neoclassical Jasperware Porcelain Teapot, 1 Pint, 1921

By Wedgwood

Located in London, GB

inside so that the tea will not stain it. It serves about 1 pint, or 4 cups. There is a large number

Category

Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Ko-Imari Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Ko-Imari Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Ko-Imari Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese KO-Kutani style porcelain cup and saucer, hand painted in cobalt blue, red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Six English Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli by Marina J
Six English Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli by Marina J

Six English Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli by Marina J

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

porcelain tea set (Delft, Imperial Russian, and Royal English). But, because of a graceful re-design by

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Japanese Blue Red White Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Japanese Blue Red White Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Japanese Blue Red White Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Elegant contemporary Japanese intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain cup and saucer. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Orphaned Porcelain Teacup, Pink and Gilt Regency, circa 1810
Spode Orphaned Porcelain Teacup, Pink and Gilt Regency, circa 1810

Spode Orphaned Porcelain Teacup, Pink and Gilt Regency, circa 1810

By Josiah Spode

Located in London, GB

been part of a large tea service. It has lost its saucer but is still wonderful by itself. The cup is

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810
Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810

Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Pearlware

Chinese Export Porcelain Coffee Cup, Famille Verte, Qianlong, 1760-1780
Chinese Export Porcelain Coffee Cup, Famille Verte, Qianlong, 1760-1780

Chinese Export Porcelain Coffee Cup, Famille Verte, Qianlong, 1760-1780

Located in London, GB

Export". The Chinese made huge quantities of porcelain for export to the West. This cup is potted in

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Gilded Porcelain Cup and Saucer Hand Painted
Japanese Contemporary Red Gilded Porcelain Cup and Saucer Hand Painted

Japanese Contemporary Red Gilded Porcelain Cup and Saucer Hand Painted

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Ko-Imari (Old Imari) style gilded hand painted porcelain cup and saucer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Japanese Hand-Glazed Green Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Hand-Glazed Green Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Hand-Glazed Green Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in a beautiful soft green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Breakfast Set, Germany, Bavaria
Breakfast Set, Germany, Bavaria

Breakfast Set, Germany, Bavaria

Located in Chorzów, PL

Breakfast set, Germany, Bavaria Measures: Cup: Height 6 cm, diameter 9 cm, Saucer: Diameter

Category

Vintage 1950s German Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Gilded Contemporary Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Japanese Gilded Contemporary Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Japanese Gilded Contemporary Blue Red Hand Painted Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Imari style intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain cup and saucer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Paris Porcelain Three-Footed Gilded Coffee Cups. Empire Period
Pair of Paris Porcelain Three-Footed Gilded Coffee Cups. Empire Period

Pair of Paris Porcelain Three-Footed Gilded Coffee Cups. Empire Period

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb pair of opulent 'Porcelain de Paris' three-footed coffee cups with matching saucers – one

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, 1st Period circa 1765
Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, 1st Period circa 1765

Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Blue Scale Japanese Kakiemon, 1st Period circa 1765

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

"Dr Wall" period. The set is decorated in the famous "blue scale" ground with very fine Japanese

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Antique 1760s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded Japanese red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Gilded Japanese red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Gilded Japanese red Blue Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary Imari gilded porcelain cup and saucer, hand-painted on an attractive gilded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926
Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue Pink Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist
Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue Pink Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Japanese Hand-Glazed Blue Pink Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain cup and saucer, hand-glazed in a stunning vivid deep

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815
Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815

By Rathbone

Located in London, GB

set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing and hardly any rubbing

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark
Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark

Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Wilton, CT

Early Worcester porcelain lobed teapot in the "Dragons in Compartments" or "Kylin" pattern

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795
New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795

New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

cooperative of several Staffordshire potters making use of the porcelain license of Bristol Porcelain Company

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880
Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880

Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th century French Sèvres style porcelain cabaret set, comprising of two cups

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822
Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822

Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822

By Nantgarw China Works

Located in Katonah, NY

What makes Nantgarw porcelain special? In the years 1813-1822, some of the most beautiful porcelain

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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teapot, Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1837
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teapot, Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1837

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teapot, Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1837

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis

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Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flight Barr and Barr Small Porcelain Bowl, Gilt Seaweed, Regency 1816-1820
Flight Barr and Barr Small Porcelain Bowl, Gilt Seaweed, Regency 1816-1820

Flight Barr and Barr Small Porcelain Bowl, Gilt Seaweed, Regency 1816-1820

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

continuation of the famous Worcester Porcelain Company. In fact the factory went through various partnerships

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Lina Porcelain Coffee or Tea Mugs Vintage Set /4
Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Lina Porcelain Coffee or Tea Mugs Vintage Set /4

Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Lina Porcelain Coffee or Tea Mugs Vintage Set /4

By Rosenthal, Piero Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of  4 Piero Fornasetti serigraphed transfer porcelain coffee or tea mugs for Rosenthal

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flight & Barr Porcelain Oval Barrel Teapot, Orange with Gilt, Georgian 1792-1804
Flight & Barr Porcelain Oval Barrel Teapot, Orange with Gilt, Georgian 1792-1804

Flight & Barr Porcelain Oval Barrel Teapot, Orange with Gilt, Georgian 1792-1804

By Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

famous Worcester Porcelain Company. In fact the factory went through various partnerships and names, most

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960
Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960

Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960

By Hazel Thumpston, Foley China

Located in London, GB

fountains. The shapes are smooth and playful. Condition report: The set is in perfect condition without any

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Demi Tasse, Set of 5
Richard Ginori Demi Tasse, Set of 5

Richard Ginori Demi Tasse, Set of 5

Located in Sheffield, MA

Set of five vintage Richard Ginori porcelain demitasse espresso cups and saucers with floral design

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

An Antique English Demitasse Coffee Set
An Antique English Demitasse Coffee Set

An Antique English Demitasse Coffee Set

Located in Katonah, NY

An English demitasse set lavishly decorated in the Imari palette of iron red, cobalt and gold with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Josef Hoffmann Hand Painted Porcelain "Mocha Service"
Josef Hoffmann Hand Painted Porcelain "Mocha Service"

Josef Hoffmann Hand Painted Porcelain "Mocha Service"

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

15 piece Mocha dessert service acquired from the Neue Galerie. Together with 6 silver-plated spoons, also designed by Hoffmann. Produced by Augarten. Marked: "Wien, Austria". 21 piec...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Tea Sets

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Tea Set
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Tea Set

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Tea Set

By Wedgewood

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Tea Set. It has a creamer, a sugar bowl and a teapot. They are

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece
Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece

Rosenthal Germany Continental Chippendale 1930's Coffee Set, 29 Piece

By Rosenthal

Located in Plainview, NY

A charming antique Rosenthal coffee or tea set of 29 pieces made in Bahnof Selb, Germany circa 1930

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20th Century German Chippendale Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926
Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926

Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, and many of their products are now

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Copper & Porcelaine Espresso Set Of 6 Cups, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Copper & Porcelaine Espresso Set Of 6 Cups, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Copper & Porcelaine Espresso Set Of 6 Cups, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

the cup comfortably with hot drink inside. The set can be used for coffee, but also tea, as the size

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Copper

Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Cups & Saucers
Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Cups & Saucers

Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Cups & Saucers

By Wedgewood

Located in Morristown, NJ

Wedgwood set is perfect for collectors, tea enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates fine porcelain with a

Category

Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Rosenthal Studio Line Stacking Mug Set, FREE SHIPPING
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Rosenthal Studio Line Stacking Mug Set, FREE SHIPPING

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Rosenthal Studio Line Stacking Mug Set, FREE SHIPPING

By Rosenthal, (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Bochum, NRW

includes mugs with the iconic Marilyn face. Made by Rosenthal, Studio Line, this set of 4 porcelain mugs is

Category

Early 2000s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Versace Medallion Meandre D'Or Creamer & Sugar Set. Original Boxes
Versace Medallion Meandre D'Or Creamer & Sugar Set. Original Boxes

Versace Medallion Meandre D'Or Creamer & Sugar Set. Original Boxes

By Versace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Versace Designed Crisp White Porcelain with raised Medusa Medallion Head in their collars. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

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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.