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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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno Italy Chrysanthemum Dessert Set with 17 Pieces
Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno Italy Chrysanthemum Dessert Set with 17 Pieces

Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno Italy Chrysanthemum Dessert Set with 17 Pieces

By Ernestine

Located in Miami, FL

A set of 5 each dessert plates, coffee cups and saucers plus a creamer with saucer in bright and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Set of Four Art Deco "Grand" Teacups
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Set of Four Art Deco "Grand" Teacups

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Set of Four Art Deco "Grand" Teacups

Located in København, Copenhagen

, sugar / cream set and four plates in pastel blue porcelain with hand painted gold border. 1930s-1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Henriksen Guggenheim Frank Lloyd Wright Collection Teapot and Cups, Set for 2
Henriksen Guggenheim Frank Lloyd Wright Collection Teapot and Cups, Set for 2

Henriksen Guggenheim Frank Lloyd Wright Collection Teapot and Cups, Set for 2

By Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful great design and condition teapot set for 2 with 2 cups and saucers, in white porcelain

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set
Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tea set Herend Hungary Porcelain A serving tea set

Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set
Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea set Herend Hungary Porcelain A Tea set with a

Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Art Deco Italian Thea Cup and Milk Jug by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno
Set of Four Art Deco Italian Thea Cup and Milk Jug by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno

Set of Four Art Deco Italian Thea Cup and Milk Jug by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno

By Verbano, Guido Andlovitz

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Stylish Art Deco Italian tea set by Guido Andlovitz for Verbano Laveno. Good conditions overall

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mintons Pink and Blanc de Chine Dessert Set for Six Raised Leaf and Gold
Mintons Pink and Blanc de Chine Dessert Set for Six Raised Leaf and Gold

Mintons Pink and Blanc de Chine Dessert Set for Six Raised Leaf and Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What a fabulous dessert service for six! This set consists of 21 pieces including service for six

Category

Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Tea Set
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Tea Set

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Tea Set

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Tea Set, Consisting of three pieces all in well cared for

Category

20th Century Dutch Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Tea Set for Rosenthal Series Noire
Tapio Wirkkala Tea Set for Rosenthal Series Noire

Tapio Wirkkala Tea Set for Rosenthal Series Noire

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 8 cups with saucers plus pitcher with brass handle. No chips!

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Ginori Tea /Coffee Set Designed by Gariboldi
Mid-Century Ginori Tea /Coffee Set Designed by Gariboldi

Mid-Century Ginori Tea /Coffee Set Designed by Gariboldi

By Richard Ginori

Located in Ross, CA

This set given the name "Colonna", was designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal TAC 1 Gropius Tea & Dessert Set
Rosenthal TAC 1 Gropius Tea & Dessert Set

Rosenthal TAC 1 Gropius Tea & Dessert Set

By Walter Gropius, Rosenthal

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, this stunning modernist tea and dessert set was designed by Walter Gropius and Louis

Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Porcelain

Japanese Matcha Bowl 'Mt. FUJI' RAKU Ware, 1970s
Japanese Matcha Bowl 'Mt. FUJI' RAKU Ware, 1970s

Japanese Matcha Bowl 'Mt. FUJI' RAKU Ware, 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a bowl for tea ceremony with porcelain. It was made with technique 'Raku' (Raku ware). It

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers
Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain tea cups and saucers in hand-painted porcelain

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups
Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups

Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique/Vintage Colorfull Teapot with Figures and Handle, 20th Century
Antique/Vintage Colorfull Teapot with Figures and Handle, 20th Century

Antique/Vintage Colorfull Teapot with Figures and Handle, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Japanese Style: Satsuma

Category

20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun modern teapot for one, Memphis style 1980s
Matteo Thun modern teapot for one, Memphis style 1980s

Matteo Thun modern teapot for one, Memphis style 1980s

By Matteo Thun

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

different companies such as Bieffeplast, Swatch and Tiffany. This porcelain tea for one pot he designed for

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Teapot
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Teapot

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Teapot

Located in Toronto, ON

The practice of drinking tea is an institution in Asian Culture. Bring this ancient tradition into

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern
1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern

1930's Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Shelly with Chintz Pattern

By Shelley Pottery

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 10 porcelain tea trios from the English brand Shelley. The cups and saucers are

Category

Vintage 1930s English Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

HERMÈS “LES TOUCANS” Six coffee cups
HERMÈS “LES TOUCANS” Six coffee cups

HERMÈS “LES TOUCANS” Six coffee cups

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMES 1986: “LES TOUCANS Six coffee cups Limoges polychrome porcelain, Plate diameter: 13

Category

Late 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Coffee Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch with Gems
6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Coffee Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch with Gems

6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Coffee Cups and Saucers by Villeroy & Boch with Gems

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

saucers with white porcelain cups decorated with hanging gems, the saucer with Le Cirque logo in center

Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Dragons in Compartments Breakfast Cups and Saucers Hand Painted
Pair Dragons in Compartments Breakfast Cups and Saucers Hand Painted

Pair Dragons in Compartments Breakfast Cups and Saucers Hand Painted

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

eight ounces of tea or coffee. The cups are painted with mythical beasts alternating with images of

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Teapot Painted Underglaze Blue Mansfield Pattern c-1765
First Period Worcester Teapot Painted Underglaze Blue Mansfield Pattern c-1765

First Period Worcester Teapot Painted Underglaze Blue Mansfield Pattern c-1765

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

Worcester Porcelain Worcester Porcelain is believed to be the oldest remaining English porcelain brand

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Cup and Saucer, Gilt and Pink Sprigs, Regency, 1815-1820
New Hall Cup and Saucer, Gilt and Pink Sprigs, Regency, 1815-1820

New Hall Cup and Saucer, Gilt and Pink Sprigs, Regency, 1815-1820

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg

Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

tea-time friend. The cups and saucers can be stacked to save space. Product Condition: Some brown

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style
French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style

French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style

By Edmé Samson

Located in Katonah, NY

18th century Japanese porcelain had a major influence on the first European porcelain factories

Category

Antique 1870s French Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Coffee Cup and Saucer, Pattern 2101, circa 1815
New Hall Coffee Cup and Saucer, Pattern 2101, circa 1815

New Hall Coffee Cup and Saucer, Pattern 2101, circa 1815

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English 24-Karat Gold, Blue and White Espresso Coffee Cup
English 24-Karat Gold, Blue and White Espresso Coffee Cup

English 24-Karat Gold, Blue and White Espresso Coffee Cup

By Cauldon

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English 24-karat, gold turquoise blue, and white porcelain, 'Demitasse' espresso coffee

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Flight Barr & Barr Teacup Trio, Peach Gilt Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815
Flight Barr & Barr Teacup Trio, Peach Gilt Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

Flight Barr & Barr Teacup Trio, Peach Gilt Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful porcelain teacup trio, or "true trio", made by Flight, Barr & Barr between 1813

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805
Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805

Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

. The set is made of the blueish porcelain of the very early 19th century, before bone china got

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Pale Yellow, Flowers and Butterflies, ca 1834
Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Pale Yellow, Flowers and Butterflies, ca 1834

Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Pale Yellow, Flowers and Butterflies, ca 1834

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Teapot, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa, Green Leafs
Rare Teapot, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa, Green Leafs

Rare Teapot, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa, Green Leafs

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

made in porcelain with a steel and wooden handle. It is 17,5 cm high (included the handle) and 15.5 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

12 Plates, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs
12 Plates, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs

12 Plates, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

12 plates in porcelain in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Six Blue and White Espresso Cups
Six Blue and White Espresso Cups

Six Blue and White Espresso Cups

By Copeland Spode

Located in New York, NY

Six blue and white espresso cups. Assembled set of three pairs of English espresso cups and in rich

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bohemia Porcelaine Coffee Maker, 1970
Vintage Bohemia Porcelaine Coffee Maker, 1970

Vintage Bohemia Porcelaine Coffee Maker, 1970

Located in Roma, IT

elegant porcelain coffee maker realized by "Bohemia Porcelaine Fine de Boheme Carlsbad Czechoslovakia' as

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Tearcup Trio, Maroon, Yellow, Gilt and Fine Landscapes, ca 1845
Samuel Alcock Tearcup Trio, Maroon, Yellow, Gilt and Fine Landscapes, ca 1845

Samuel Alcock Tearcup Trio, Maroon, Yellow, Gilt and Fine Landscapes, ca 1845

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sampson Bridgwood Cup and Saucer, Raised Gilt, Victorian ca 1860
Sampson Bridgwood Cup and Saucer, Raised Gilt, Victorian ca 1860

Sampson Bridgwood Cup and Saucer, Raised Gilt, Victorian ca 1860

Located in London, GB

Minton, Coalport and Spode. The set is finely potted in extremely white porcelain. It has a beautiful

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gothic Church Veilleuse
Gothic Church Veilleuse

Gothic Church Veilleuse

Located in New Orleans, LA

This excellent porcelain veilleuse is crafted in the form of an orange brick Gothic church, with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Six Charming Hand-Painted Song Bird Cup and Saucers, Vintage Lenox
Six Charming Hand-Painted Song Bird Cup and Saucers, Vintage Lenox

Six Charming Hand-Painted Song Bird Cup and Saucers, Vintage Lenox

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of six unique and whimsical demi tasse or after dinner coffee cup and saucers featuring a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891
Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869
Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Chintz Coffee Pot, Antique English, Black Background
Charming Chintz Coffee Pot, Antique English, Black Background

Charming Chintz Coffee Pot, Antique English, Black Background

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

which does not affect the beauty or complete functionality of the set. Ready for your Chintz collection!

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Slop Bowl, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845
Samuel Alcock Slop Bowl, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845

Samuel Alcock Slop Bowl, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

part of every tea service; as people didn't use tea strainers yet, you would always have some tea

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flight Barr and Barr Teacup, White with Puce Flowers, Regency ca 1815
Flight Barr and Barr Teacup, White with Puce Flowers, Regency ca 1815

Flight Barr and Barr Teacup, White with Puce Flowers, Regency ca 1815

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

Porcelain Company. In fact the factory went through various partnerships and names, most of which involved

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845
Samuel Alcock Teacup, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845

Samuel Alcock Teacup, Grey Striped with Flower Rococo Revival, circa 1845

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

particularly make rational sense. This tea set can be identified as Rococo Revival because of its generous

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Hockey Stick Moulding, Regency, circa 1820
Samuel Alcock Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Hockey Stick Moulding, Regency, circa 1820

Samuel Alcock Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Hockey Stick Moulding, Regency, circa 1820

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

beautiful shapes. This set has an interesting shape; it has the "hockey stick moulding", which you can

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box
Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box

Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box

By Hermès

Located in Vienna, AT

the fine white porcelain of the Carnets d'Équateur series from HERMÈS Paris. They are insights into

Category

20th Century Hungarian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Mugs and Tumbler by Lagardo Tackett
Ceramic Mugs and Tumbler by Lagardo Tackett

Ceramic Mugs and Tumbler by Lagardo Tackett

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of four white mugs and tumbler with blue vertical stripes by Lagardo Tackett. Tumbler measures

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Porcelain Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Porcelain Tea Sets?

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

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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