Solid Silver Tea Set
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Other Tea Sets
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1870s Indian High Victorian Tea Sets
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Tea Sets
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century American Tea Sets
Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1920s Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Unknown Baroque Tea Sets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Tea Sets
Silver, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Other Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Empire Tea Sets
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Other Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Ceramic
Vintage 1910s Danish Empire Tea Sets
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Silk
Early 20th Century German Rococo Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain, Teak
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Tea Sets
Pewter
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Brass, Silver
Antique 18th Century English George I Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Tea Sets
Silver
Late 20th Century English Tea Sets
Pewter
Mid-20th Century German Modern Tea Sets
Metal
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Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver 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, 2021Silver 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, 2021A 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, 2021The 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.
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