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Royal Copenhagen Demitasse Set of Two, Pale Honey and Ice Blue
Royal Copenhagen Demitasse Set of Two, Pale Honey and Ice Blue

Royal Copenhagen Demitasse Set of Two, Pale Honey and Ice Blue

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Royal Copenhagen porcelain demitasse set of two in pale honey and ice blue color tones

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Cup with Grecian Handle and Saucer
Imari Cup with Grecian Handle and Saucer

Imari Cup with Grecian Handle and Saucer

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Leeds, GB

A Derby Imari decorated Cup and Saucer. The Grecian handle accords with the example per Twitchett. Cup h 6.40 cm. d 6.40 cm. Saucer h 3.20 cm. d 13.80 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Two
Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Two

Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Two

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare Crown Staffordshire cups in pink squiggle pattern, features elaborate 'London' style handle.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Six
Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Six

Rare Crown Staffordshire Pink Squiggle Demitasse Set of Six

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare Crown Staffordshire cups in pink squiggle pattern, features elaborate 'London' style handle.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Pot in Imari Colors
Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Pot in Imari Colors

Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Pot in Imari Colors

Located in Wilton, CT

Chinese Export Punch Pot Decorated in Imari Colors Portraying Sprays of Peonies in Repeat Segments

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets

Italian Mid-Century Geometric Pink and Blue Demitasse Set of Two
Italian Mid-Century Geometric Pink and Blue Demitasse Set of Two

Italian Mid-Century Geometric Pink and Blue Demitasse Set of Two

Located in New York, NY

Mid century demitasse set of two in a raspberry pink and pale blue geometric pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Mid Century Green Striped Expresso Set of Two
Rare Japanese Mid Century Green Striped Expresso Set of Two

Rare Japanese Mid Century Green Striped Expresso Set of Two

Located in New York, NY

Chic leaf green stripe and crisp white set of two, made in Japan.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Lenox Demi-Tass Set 12 Sterling Silver Holders, Rare Design
Lenox Demi-Tass Set 12 Sterling Silver Holders, Rare Design

Lenox Demi-Tass Set 12 Sterling Silver Holders, Rare Design

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Lenox rare vintage barrel shaped inserts with reticulated sterling silver holders. Unique floral basket design. Some inserts. Marked Tiffany and Co. Unique floral basket design. Some...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Vintage Jean Haviland Porcelain Tea Luncheon Service, France, 1960s
Beautiful Vintage Jean Haviland Porcelain Tea Luncheon Service, France, 1960s

Beautiful Vintage Jean Haviland Porcelain Tea Luncheon Service, France, 1960s

By Haviland & Co.

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Beautiful vintage Jean Haviland porcelain Tea and Luncheon set for 12 persons (the tea set for 6

Category

Vintage 1960s French Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gorgeous Swedish Tea Set "Mon Amie" by Rörstrand
Gorgeous Swedish Tea Set "Mon Amie" by Rörstrand

Gorgeous Swedish Tea Set "Mon Amie" by Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

Located in Raleigh, NC

Designed by Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, 1950s design Classic Mon Amie in high quality porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Tea Set for Four Persons
Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Tea Set for Four Persons

Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Tea Set for Four Persons

By Herend

Located in Budapest, HU

. Express shipping with FedEx (two days) available for 110 USD. Manufacturer: Herend Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Grainger's Worcester 'Gloster' Shape Part Tea Set C.1835-1840
Grainger's Worcester 'Gloster' Shape Part Tea Set C.1835-1840

Grainger's Worcester 'Gloster' Shape Part Tea Set C.1835-1840

Located in Exeter, GB

A Grainger's Worcester Porcelain 'Gloster' Shape Part Tea Set c.1835-1840. Finely decorated with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Queen Victoria Tea Set for Six Persons, circa 1960
Herend Queen Victoria Tea Set for Six Persons, circa 1960

Herend Queen Victoria Tea Set for Six Persons, circa 1960

By Herend

Located in Budapest, HU

. Manufacturer: Herend Porcelain Manufactory (Hungary) Quality: Handpainted, 1st class Pattern: Queen Victoria

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Representative Pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set C.1820
Representative Pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set C.1820

Representative Pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set C.1820

By James Yates

Located in Exeter, GB

Representative pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set c.1820. Comprising a teapot, sugar box

Category

Antique 1820s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Iridescent Hand-Painted Japanese Coffee/Tea Set Cherry Blossom Design
Lovely Iridescent Hand-Painted Japanese Coffee/Tea Set Cherry Blossom Design

Lovely Iridescent Hand-Painted Japanese Coffee/Tea Set Cherry Blossom Design

Located in Westport, CT

iridescent interior. Beautiful soft porcelain in an iridescent taupe - coffee/tea pot, creamer, sugar, four

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate and Pair of Bowls
19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate and Pair of Bowls

19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate and Pair of Bowls

Located in Chamblee, GA

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate with scalloped edge and cobalt and bittersweet

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Three Antique Russian Kuznetsov Porceain Cups
Three Antique Russian Kuznetsov Porceain Cups

Three Antique Russian Kuznetsov Porceain Cups

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Three Antique Russian Kuznetsov Porcelain handpainted cups, highly collectible.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Grafton Violets Coffee Cup & Saucer
Vintage Royal Grafton Violets Coffee Cup & Saucer

Vintage Royal Grafton Violets Coffee Cup & Saucer

Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW

Violets print, with gold trim, slight ware to gold trim stamped Royal Grafton Material: Porcelain

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Kyo chawan with flowersand Kintsugi
Kyo chawan with flowersand Kintsugi

Kyo chawan with flowersand Kintsugi

Located in MEAUX, FR

are inseparable from the rise of Japan’s tea culture: artists vied for creativity in adorning the

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tuscan Provence Coffee Cup & Saucer
Vintage Tuscan Provence Coffee Cup & Saucer

Vintage Tuscan Provence Coffee Cup & Saucer

Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW

Provence Circa: 1940s Material: Porcelain Country Of Origin: England Measurements Cup: 6cm high, 9cm

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes, Paris Face to Face "Balcons du Guadalquivir"
Hermes, Paris Face to Face "Balcons du Guadalquivir"

Hermes, Paris Face to Face "Balcons du Guadalquivir"

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Including: - 2 tea cups - 2 table plates 26.5 cm - 2 dessert plates, diameter 21.5 cm More

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840
Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840

Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Fine and rare Fitzhugh pattern cups and saucers. Chinese export, brilliant orange color, exquisitely painted details. circa 1840.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad Teapot
Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad Teapot

Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad Teapot

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s Rosenthal Studio line porcelain teapot by Bjorn Wiinblad. This vintage teapot is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th century teapot
18th century teapot

18th century teapot

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese 18th century porcelain teapot in the shape of a noble lady.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare First Period Worcester "Chequered Tent" Coffee Pot
Rare First Period Worcester "Chequered Tent" Coffee Pot

Rare First Period Worcester "Chequered Tent" Coffee Pot

By Royal Worcester

Located in New York, NY

A rare First Period Worcester porcelain lobed coffee pot painted in the Chequered Tent pattern

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Teapot & Cover
First Period Worcester Teapot & Cover

First Period Worcester Teapot & Cover

By Royal Worcester

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

panels. Unmarked c1770. WORCESTER PORCELAIN (founded 1751)

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Serenity Restored: Kintsugi Celadon White Bowl
Serenity Restored: Kintsugi Celadon White Bowl

Serenity Restored: Kintsugi Celadon White Bowl

Located in MEAUX, FR

object, carrying a profound philosophy: a porcelain bowl of rare delicacy, adorned with a soft shade of

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Fortuna Blue and White Teapot Painted with Butterflies and Flowers
Herend Fortuna Blue and White Teapot Painted with Butterflies and Flowers

Herend Fortuna Blue and White Teapot Painted with Butterflies and Flowers

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

beautifully hand-painted with butterflies and flowers. It was made in Hungary by the renown Herend Porcelain

Category

1990s Hungarian Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Heemskerk, NL

Pattern in Half Lace. The set consists of a breakfast plate (diameter 19cm) a coffee cup (height 6.5cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Heemskerk, NL

pattern in half lace. The set consists of a breakfast plate (diameter 19cm) a coffee cup (height 6.5cm

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Coffee Pot
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Coffee Pot

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Coffee Pot

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Heemskerk, NL

Copenhagen produced. It was first made in 1775. The pattern is inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Tazza / Footed Dish
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Tazza / Footed Dish

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Tazza / Footed Dish

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Heemskerk, NL

Copenhagen produced. It was first made in 1775. The pattern is inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica coffee pot no 3620 - 128 Wooden Handle Latin Name: primula veris elatior Oed 1 black Holder 6 cups Measures H 17.5 cm (6.88 in)".  

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Coffee Pot No 3620

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica coffee pot no 3620 wooden handle Latin Name: 1 black Holder 6 cups. Measures H 17.5 cm".  

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Cat Cup and Saucer by Rosenthal
Fornasetti Cat Cup and Saucer by Rosenthal

Fornasetti Cat Cup and Saucer by Rosenthal

By Fornasetti

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

heavy gold finish on the fine, white Porcelain. Both pieces are factory marked to the rear or base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Black Shoulders Demitasse Cups and Saucers
Tiffany Black Shoulders Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Tiffany Black Shoulders Demitasse Cups and Saucers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany N.Y Set of six Black Shoulders demitasse cups and saucers. (Pattern no longer available

Category

Vintage 1950s American Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving
Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

By Noritake

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

later, in 1914, that Japan's first Western-style dinner set was finally completed and exported to the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot
American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot

Located in Great Barrington, MA

OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FROM THE MOTTAHEDEH COLLECTION IN THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM by Howard and Ayers.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Pair of Chinese Export Mandarin Palette Cups and Saucers
Pair of Chinese Export Mandarin Palette Cups and Saucers

Pair of Chinese Export Mandarin Palette Cups and Saucers

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Rich strong colors with background areas of buff/peachy color.
Very fine detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Shelly Sheraton Pattern English Footed Teacup and Saucer
Shelly Sheraton Pattern English Footed Teacup and Saucer

Shelly Sheraton Pattern English Footed Teacup and Saucer

Located in Stamford, CT

Shelly Sheraton pattern English footed teacup and saucer. Saucer 5.75 inches diameter, circa 1920s.   

Category

Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export teapot
Chinese export teapot

Chinese export teapot

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese export teapot with cover. Decorated with polychrome domestic scene.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides
Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides

Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

coffee or tea time. Price of coffee pot-$450.00 The Herend Rothschild Bird pattern was originally made

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1880s E J D Bodley Porcellain Moustache Cup and Saucer with Gilded Borders
1880s E J D Bodley Porcellain Moustache Cup and Saucer with Gilded Borders

1880s E J D Bodley Porcellain Moustache Cup and Saucer with Gilded Borders

Located in Milan, IT

1883s E J D Bodley bone china mustache cup and saucer in pale marine green color with berries gilded pattern and gilded borders made in Burslem, England. Marked on the bottom with bo...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flamestone Coffee Pot by Quistgaard Dansk Designs, 1958, Vintage Edition
Flamestone Coffee Pot by Quistgaard Dansk Designs, 1958, Vintage Edition

Flamestone Coffee Pot by Quistgaard Dansk Designs, 1958, Vintage Edition

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

glazed finish, while the inner features off-white porcelain. The upper half is decorated with a subtle

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Large Herend Rothschild Bird Teapot Painted with Birds, Butterflies and Insects
Large Herend Rothschild Bird Teapot Painted with Birds, Butterflies and Insects

Large Herend Rothschild Bird Teapot Painted with Birds, Butterflies and Insects

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

I want to present you with this charming large Herend Rothschild Bird teapot. It is hand painted with two birds on each side with added colorful accents of butterflies and insects on...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Majolika Tea & Dessert Set

Majolika Tea & Dessert Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polka Dot Tea & Dessert Set

Category

20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori IL Circo Porcelain Tea Service Set
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori IL Circo Porcelain Tea Service Set

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori IL Circo Porcelain Tea Service Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional Richard Ginori Tea service set designed by Gio Ponti. This beautiful set is Circus

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Dinner Plates

Chinese Export Miniature Tea Set
Chinese Export Miniature Tea Set

Chinese Export Miniature Tea Set

Located in Great Barrington, MA

These are sometimes referred to as child's tea services and well they may have been as their final

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Porcelain Flower Four Piece Table Dishes Tea Set in Box
Hermes Porcelain Flower Four Piece Table Dishes Tea Set in Box

Hermes Porcelain Flower Four Piece Table Dishes Tea Set in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Porcelain Flower Four Piece Table Dishes Tea Set in Box Porcelain Signed Cups measure 3.25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary For The Table

Swid Powell  "Big Dripper" Coffee or Tea Set by Architect, Michael Graves
Swid Powell  "Big Dripper" Coffee or Tea Set by Architect, Michael Graves

Swid Powell "Big Dripper" Coffee or Tea Set by Architect, Michael Graves

By Swid Powell

Located in Chicago, IL

This Michael Graves designed set consists of the following: A coffee or teapot, a creamer, a lidded

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Ceramics

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.