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1910's Carlsbad Gutherz Floral Blossom Pattern Tea or Coffee Pot
1910's Carlsbad Gutherz Floral Blossom Pattern Tea or Coffee Pot

1910's Carlsbad Gutherz Floral Blossom Pattern Tea or Coffee Pot

By Carlsbad

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique c1900s Mark & Gutherz Carlsbad Austrian Porcelain Blossom Pattern Tea/Coffee Pot

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot
Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot

Chinese Hand Painted Yellow Floral Porcelain Famille Tea Pot

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid-20th-century Chinese hand-painted yellow floral porcelain teapot, combining traditional

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Union, Large Tea Service
Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Union, Large Tea Service

Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Union, Large Tea Service

Located in København, Copenhagen

The Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Union. Large tea service in hand-painted porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Unionm Large Tea Service
Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Unionm Large Tea Service

Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Unionm Large Tea Service

Located in København, Copenhagen

The Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Soviet Union. Large tea service in hand-painted porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy
Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy

Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Porcelain lidded samovar, tea or coffee urn, handmade in Italy. Great decorative piece with handles

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Gilt Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 12
Haviland Limoges Gilt Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 12

Haviland Limoges Gilt Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 12

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 20th century Haviland, Limoges France gilt porcelain tea / coffee service for twelve people

Category

Late 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee

Category

Antique 17th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set
Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set

Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a partial set of Belleek Limpet porcelain. The Limpet tea set has 9 pieces. The teapot and

Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set
Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set

Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a highly sought after set of Belleek Neptune porcelain. This tea set has 15 pieces. It has

Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain. Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s.
Chinese porcelain. Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s.

Chinese porcelain. Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Chinese porcelain. Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s. Cylindrical porcelain cups

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century
Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century

Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine porcelain silver mounted tea pot and cover 19th century possibly Meissan with underglaze

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790
English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790

English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790

Located in New York, NY

Comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and similar sugar bowl and cover. Cross batons and D mark, pattern number 574. With ring finials, the pink border between gilt lines and with gilt pe...

Category

Antique 1790s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl
Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice edo period example in nice condition, 18th century A Japanese pair of Kakiemon tea bowls

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service
18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set
Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set

Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautiful set of three hand painted dishes to add a touch of sophistication to tea time! The

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service
Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese export Rose Medallion porcelain tea service. Service for 6: cups & saucers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration. Additional information: Material

Category

20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim
Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

in green, this set dates to the mid-20th century. The porcelain’s luminous white finish, combined

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Pair tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very rare Kangxi Famille Verte Tea Set with Ruyi decoration for the SE Asian market. Marked with a

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Vintage Mustache Tea Cup, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, 1890
English Vintage Mustache Tea Cup, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, 1890

English Vintage Mustache Tea Cup, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, 1890

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

It's a true curiosity: an old and nice English tea cup for mustache. There is another one with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Edo , c. 1700 Tea

Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set
Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

By Johann Haviland

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Crocus pattern. Soft pastels. Johann Haviland Bavaria Tea Set to include service for 10

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup, 12 Avail.
Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup, 12 Avail.

Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup, 12 Avail.

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

'Contessa' gold and terracotta rust-red porcelain coffee or tea cup, circa late-20th century, Italy. Cups

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80
Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese export porcelain globe tea pot with lid and twisted strap handle. The pot is decorated in

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century
Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century

Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century Lovely and very

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Region

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration
Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined Paris porcelain tea service dates from the early 19th-century and beautifully reflects

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Gallo Tea Set "Lombardia Apricot" - Vintage 23 Pieces
Gallo Tea Set "Lombardia Apricot" - Vintage 23 Pieces

Gallo Tea Set "Lombardia Apricot" - Vintage 23 Pieces

Located in Bastogne, BE

This charming vintage tea set from Gallo, featuring the "Lombardia Apricot" pattern, is a

Category

Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Quality Antique Porcelain Coffee Set
Quality Antique Porcelain Coffee Set

Quality Antique Porcelain Coffee Set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique porcelain coffee set consisting of an oval tray, four coffee cups and saucers, a

Category

Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century
Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo and qing period. Marriage Additional information: Primary Material

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tea Coffee Set Edelstein Bavaria Ramona Collection
Vintage Tea Coffee Set Edelstein Bavaria Ramona Collection

Vintage Tea Coffee Set Edelstein Bavaria Ramona Collection

By Edelstein

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage porcelain coffee or tea service set, consists of 31 pieces in an off-white cream colored

Category

20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Four Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Services
Four Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Services

Four Gilded Age Mansard, Paris Sevres Style Porcelain Tea Services

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Sharon, CT

Each service comprised of a cup, saucer and dessert plate. 12 pieces in all. All hand painted in 24 Ct. gold by the Paris firm Mansard c. 1890. Blanks most likely Sevres. Cup handles...

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Tea Pot Pink Landscape
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Tea Pot Pink Landscape

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Tea Pot Pink Landscape

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century porcelain tea pot with landscapes drawings in pink, hand made in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain
Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain

Located in Catania, IT

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine porcelain from the mid-19th century Hand painted of excellent

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700 Tea

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern "Studio Line" white porcelain tea pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Japanese Tobacco Pattern, Georgian, circa 1795
New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Japanese Tobacco Pattern, Georgian, circa 1795

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Japanese Tobacco Pattern, Georgian, circa 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

Staffordshire. This set is made in the typical "hybrid hard paste" porcelain, as New Hall had adapted the

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Tea Set, Service for 6, Plus 1
Limoges Tea Set, Service for 6, Plus 1

Limoges Tea Set, Service for 6, Plus 1

Located in Vista, CA

Limoges tea set, service for 6, plus 1. Gold Farmhouse collection, France, perfect condition, 7

Category

Mid-20th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980
Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980

Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980

By Arzberg, Matteo Thun

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Memphis post-modern stack tea-for-one set from the "Fantasia" line by Arzberg, designed

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700
Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set with fishermen. In the style of Frederik Van Frytom. Very thinly potted. Additional

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Porcelain Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Porcelain Tea Sets?

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

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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