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French 19th Century Rare Tea Set with Foliage Adorned Majolica Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
France during the 19th century, this rare tea set charms us with its unusual design. Four tea cups are
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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

A rare tea set in dark green by Saint-Clément includes a teapot and a milk jug
By Saint-Clément
Located in Landshut, BY
Rare Tea Set (as produced in this colour): The set comprises a teapot and a milk jug. St. Clément
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Rare antique Doulton four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare antique Doulton four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee pot, tea pot, milk jug and sugar
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Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Hutschenreuther powdery pink Dragen-Rose Model Full Tea set
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A beautiful German Hutschenreuther tea set, from the mid-20th century, in a delicate pastel pink
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Tea Set Totai Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enamel porcelain tea set. Features a captivating bird and floral design
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Particularly rare set tea bowls, made of nephrite gemstone, 1900, London England
Located in Wien, AT
This special antique tea set in its original box is made of nephrite, circa 1900 in England
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Rare Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Edward C. Brown
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Rare Victorian silver tea and coffee set by Edward C. Brown English, 1867 Milk jug: Height 7.5cm
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare Coco De Mer Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare coco de mer tea caddy crafted with the unusual double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Coconut

Porcelain Tea Trio Set GDR Made in GDR Tea Porcelain Set, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
A rare collection tea trio set “Firebird” made in GDR. Goldrelief manufacture! Porcelain tea
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked. Egg Shell Tea cups
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Set, Robert Picault, circa 1950
By Robert Picault
Located in New York, NY
condition, consistent with age and use A rare and complete ceramic tea set by Robert Picault, the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver 4-Piece Tea&Coffee Set w Satin Finish SALE
By Buccellati, Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati sterling silver tea and coffee set, made in a rare Buccellati technique with satin
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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Chinoiserie Tea Set
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Wedgwood celadon Apprey chinoiserie tea set. Charming and rare individual tea set with one serving
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare
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20th Century American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare
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20th Century North American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
By Japanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and rare teal tea set, emerald green, gold, ocher and white in the finest porcelane which, against
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Flow Blue Rare India Pattern Tea Pot
By Meakin & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and very rare India pattern flow blue goose neck teapot in amazing condition. The aging
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Rare 1930s Art Deco German Porcelain Orientalist Style Figural Tea Strainer
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain Orientalist Figural Tea Strainer This exquisite German Art
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

1870s Victorian Silver Plated English 3 Pieces Tea Set
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A rare three pieces tea set made in England in the second part of the 19th century. It's signed in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare elaborately decorated Jogja tea service, 800/1000, workshop Moeljodihardjo
Located in Gorssel, GE
Rare elaborately decorated Jogja tea service with unusual decoration of boddhisatva, taotie masks
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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Impressive and Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service
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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
By Rolf Sinnemark, Röstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
square tea kettle on its original brass barley twist stand with original copper burner. The dimensions
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.
By Richard Hunt
Located in London, GB
Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated six piece matching tea and coffee service. Measurements :- Tray
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Antique 1850s British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

RARE Vintage Rosewood 3 Piece Tea Table Set, Eagle, Koi Fish
Located in Oakwood, GA
What a cool find! You don’t see this everywhere! Solid Rosewood, The table has a magnificent carved eagle holding a koi fish in his talons, a smaller flat surface next to sculpture f...
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Late 20th Century North American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Very unsual tea set. Decorated after british creamware style. Early 19th century. Scene of a European
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Naj Oleari Ceramic Tea Set by Massimo Iosa Ghini New Old Stock 1980s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the iconic style of the 80s design movement with this rare and amazing tea or coffee set
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
set is a rare and exciting example of European Arts and Crafts design and early Haviland craftsmanship
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Very Rare Glass Teapot
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A very rare diamond cut, glass teapot on pedestal foot.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

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
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Mid-century Double Teapot, Stig Lindberg Gustavsbergs Studio, Faience
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare double teapot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio. The smaller pot is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period
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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georgian Wedgwood Salt Glazed Panel Shape Bacchus Mask Teapot
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Georgian English salt glazed panel teapot decorated with Bacchus masks by renowned maker
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. Have an example in private collection and this is the second one have seen in 10 years. Additional information: Mate...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Memphis Porcelain Rolf Sinnemark Rörstrand 'Atlantis' series Teapot 1984
By rorstrand studio, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Rare Memphis style 'Atlantis' series porcelain Teapot with printed geometric decoration in black
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine and Rare William IV English Silver Gilt Coffee Jug
Located in New York, NY
Engraved with a Marquess's coronet. Marked: London, 1834 Maker: Paul Storr.
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Antique 1830s English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare 12 Pcs. Sponge Ware Child's Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and rare 19thc sponge ware tea set is in good condition and very rare to find. Teapot
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber
By Elkington & Co., George Shiebler
Located in Paris, FR
silver bachelor's tea set is a rare find, sure to be cherished for generations to come. Embrace the
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 5 tea bowls decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked on the base
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 3 Piece Tea Ceremony Dragon Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered and footed enamel tea set including three pieces. The set includes a large tea
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Antique Kangxi Period Blood and Milk Tea Set Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period 17/18th century Chinese porcelain blood and milk rooster tea bowls Condition
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Important 19th Century Museum Qty 3 Piece Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is this RARE 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set
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Antique 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 47 pcs. Sterling Silver & Rare Collection 4 Set Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare Collection of 4 sets Cased 47 antiques and valuable sterling silver spoons. An elegant
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Soviet 875 Silver Set of Tea Spoons (x 6), Chinois Style (Bamboo) 84gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Very rare Vintage Soviet Silver Spoon Set, comprising of 6 tea spoons, featuring a delightful
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Vintage 1950s Russian Retro Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pottery

Rare 'Imari Pavilion' Blue And White Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
tea set features elaborate depictions of traditional East Asian gardens and pavilions. Period : Qing
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Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique China Tennis Tea Set by George Jones & Sons, 19th Century
By George Jones & Sons
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This is a very rare China tennis tea set by George Jones & Sons. The set comprises of a tea pot
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Antique 1880s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett, Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Rattan

Vintage Förstenberg Porcelain Tea Caddies with Historical Danish Stamps
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of china tea containers made for the Danish marked by Föstenberg Porcelain in West
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20th Century Danish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
match with a coffee or tea set. A rare find that's worth collecting! #4382RM
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Verner Panton Tonight Candleholders for Georg Jensen
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 3 tea or block light candleholders in polished aluminum. Designed by Verner Panton in
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Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum

Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Rare Glass Orientalist Teapot, Italy, 1964
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Archive of Cenedese Glassworks, Murano, Italy. Ermanno Nason designed this beautiful teapot for Vetreria Gino Cenedese in 1964. It is composed of a milky, opaque glas...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Rare Glass Orientalist Teapot, Italy, 1964
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Archive of Cenedese glassworks, Murano, Italy. Ermanno Nason designed this beautiful teapot for Vetreria Gino Cenedese in 1964. It is composed of a milky, opaque glas...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

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Rare Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare tea set you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, every rare tea set was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a rare tea set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare tea set, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare tea set over the years, but those crafted by Emile Puiforcat, Georg Jensen and Coalport Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Tea Set?

Prices for a rare tea set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,115.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rare Tea Set
  • 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.