What is a Chinese tea table?

A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.

What are tea tables called?

Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the difference between a tea infuser and a tea strainer?

A tea infuser is a container with small holes that lets you put tea inside and submerge it in water to steep. A tea strainer is a cup-shaped instrument with small holes that rests over a cup. Fill it with tea and pour hot water through to brew your tea. Tea infusers are better for teas that need a longer steeping time, while tea strainers are better for teas that need a shorter steeping time. Shop an array of tea infusers and strainers on 1stDibs.

What is a tea trolley?

A tea trolley is a small wheeled table, often outfitted with shelves, that is used to serve tea, beverages, or snacks. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tea trolleys from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

A tea wagon is a table mounted on wheels that was once commonly used to serve tea in homes. Sometimes, people refer to these furniture pieces as bar carts or tea trolleys. Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as the aforementioned tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf, to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of tea carts from some of the world's top sellers.

What is a Russian tea maker?

A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.

What is a tea bowl used for?

Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. 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. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.

What is the best tea set?

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.

What is a Bavaria tea set?

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.

What era are tea dresses from?

Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.

When were tea carts popular?

Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.

What is a Japanese tea cup called?

Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.

What are the pieces in a silver tea set?

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.

Are copper tea kettles safe?

Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique tea set?

To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.

What is the best tea kettle to buy?

The best tea kettle to buy is really a matter of preference. Each style of tea kettle has its pros and cons. On 1stDibs.com, you can choose from a variety of different tea kettles.

What is a Japanese tea house called?

A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.

What is a Japanese tea set called?

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.

What are handleless tea cups called?

Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.

What are Russian tea glasses called?

It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.

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Demilune Dressing Table

Thomas Jefferson Bust

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2010s French For The Table

Hermes H Deco Rouge Tea Cup and Saucer Porcelain Set of 2 New w/ Box

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Tea Table or Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous modern Regency or Art Deco style mahogany tea table, console sofa table, or bedside

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Late 20th Century American Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Nickel

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Tea Table or Console Table

H 25 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality, early 18th century, George II Period Mahogany Demi Lune tea table, of

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

H 28.5 in W 33 in D 16.25 in

Unusual Regency Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 19th Century, Regency Period Mahogany Tea Table, Having Superbly Figured

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Regency Mahogany Tea Table

H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in

Bamboo Tea Table Vintage Octagonal Rattan Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

A vintage rattan table, a bamboo tea table, an octagonal table from the 1970s. Please see photos

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Late 20th Century Bohemian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Tea Table Vintage Octagonal Rattan Table

H 27 in Dm 25 in

Philippe Delzers for Delzers Studio, Tea Table Je Suis Avec Toi, 2005

By Philippe Delzers

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Philippe Delzers (1964) for Delzers Studio, collection "Classical Confessions" Tea table "Je suis

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Philippe Delzers for Delzers Studio, Tea Table Je Suis Avec Toi, 2005

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality George III, Sheraton Period, Satinwood Demi Lune Shaped Tea Table Having

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Tea Table

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

George I style walnut tea table

Located in Salisbury, GB

Georgian style walnut tea table This superb Georgian style walnut tea table was made circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s English George I Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

George I style walnut tea table

H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Georgian Elm Demi Lune Tea Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A charming late 18th century elm tea table having superbly figured fold over top retaining

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Elm

Georgian Elm Demi Lune Tea Table

H 28.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in

Hiku Tea Table by Kana Objects

Located in Geneve, CH

Hiku tea table by Kana Objects Dimensions: D 80 x H 21 cm Materials: Smoked oak. Available in

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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Hiku Tea Table by Kana Objects

H 8.27 in Dm 31.5 in

Bamboo Art Nouveau Tea Table, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau tea table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original bamboo

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Padouk

Bamboo Art Nouveau Tea Table, 1900s

H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 13.78 in

Rare 18th Century Walnut Tea & Silver Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An extremely rare mid 18th century George II period walnut tea table having well figured foldover

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Walnut Tea & Silver Table

H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 12 in

Art Deco Style Circassian Walnut Tea Table

By James Mont

Located in Wilton, CT

Exceptionally made tea table out of Circassian walnut. The graining of Circassian walnut is know

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Style Circassian Walnut Tea Table

H 21 in W 34 in D 14.5 in

18th Century Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century mahogany fold-over tea table with shaped top. Unusual for this type of piece, it sits

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

H 28 in W 30 in D 14 in

Old Asian Tea Table Openwork Copper Tray

Located in Marseille, FR

Old Asian tea table with openwork copper top, foldable base. Period late nineteenth. Dimension

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Antique Late 19th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Copper

Old Asian Tea Table Openwork Copper Tray

H 24.02 in Dm 31.5 in

Maitland-Smith Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tea Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Maitland-Smith hand-painted lacquered Chinoiserie tea table featuring scalloped edge top on elegant

Category

20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Maitland-Smith Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tea Table

H 24.5 in W 38 in D 29 in

Antique George III Mahogany Tea/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

George III antique mahogany tea/side table with a stunning mahogany top, reeded edge, gateleg

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Tea/Side Table

H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in

Louise Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

Louise Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)

H 23.5 in W 25.5 in D 35.5 in

Brazilian Modernist Tea Table Card in Solid Hardwood

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This tea table cart, a product of mid-20th-century design, encapsulates the essence of the era with

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

Brazilian Modernist Tea Table Card in Solid Hardwood

H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 27.56 in

Late 19th Century Painted Lacquered Asian Tea Table

Located in Marseille, FR

Asian lacquered tea table painted late 19th century, height 39 cm for a size of 80 cm by 80 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Painted Lacquered Asian Tea Table

H 15.36 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Circa 1780 George III Period English Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 George III period tea table, English. Mahogany & flame mahogany veneer. Flip top with

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Antique 1870s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1780 George III Period English Tea Table

H 28.5 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in

Christian Dior 1970s Wicker 3 piece Picnic Set

By Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

thermos for tea, a second for coffee and a bottle cooler. Dimensions of the 3 pieces - Tea thermos: height

Category

1970s French For The Table

Christian Dior 1970s Wicker 3 piece Picnic Set

Antique Ormolu Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

Antique ormolu mounted tea table attributed to Paul Sormani French, Late 19th Century Height 94cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani

H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 21.66 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Copper by Alison Spear for S.Odegard Size- 18"x 18"x 16

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Copper

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Gucci Vintage Fine Bone China Knight Mug

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Did someone say Gucci? Snag this one of a kind mug for your next early morning coffee or tea! Trust

Category

1980s Italian For The Table

Gucci Vintage Fine Bone China Knight Mug

H 4 in

Gabriel Viardot - Tea Table In Carved Wood, Napoleon III

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in NONANCOURT, FR

Tea table with two carved wooden trays in which are integrated old Chinese mother-of-pearl panels

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze

Gabriel Viardot - Tea Table In Carved Wood, Napoleon III

H 35.44 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in

Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet is a specialty item that is not

Category

Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet

H 31 in W 25 in D 15.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

19th Century Antique William IV Mahogany Tea/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique William IV mahogany tea/side table having a marvelous mahogany round cornered

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Other

19th Century Antique William IV Mahogany Tea/Side Table

H 29.14 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table in Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Brass by Alison Spear for S. Odegard Size- 18"x 18"x 16

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table in Smooth Brass

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Oriental Asian Hardwood Tea Table with Set of Four Seats

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oriental Asian hardwood tea table with four seats

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oriental Asian Hardwood Tea Table with Set of Four Seats

H 21.26 in Dm 29.93 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Square Drink Table Mid. Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Tables and Tea Tables Square Drink Table Mid. Hammered Copper by Alison Spear for Stephanie Odegard Size

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Square Drink Table Mid. Hammered Copper

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze by Alison Spear Size

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Square Drink Table Fine Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Tables and Tea Square Drink Table Fine Hammered Copper by Alison Spear for Stephanie Odegard Size- 18"x

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Square Drink Table Fine Hammered Copper

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid.Hammered Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid.Hammered Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Brass

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

art deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 in

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 in

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Demilune Card Console Tea Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

can be used as a card, a tea or a console table. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Demilune Card Console Tea Table, 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Rare French Antique Flame Mahogany Dish-Top Tea Table Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and unusual pair of antique French mahogany round dish-top pedestal side tables. Handcrafted

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare French Antique Flame Mahogany Dish-Top Tea Table Pair

H 28 in W 20 in D 20 in

American Queen Anne Antique Tea Table, Likely Chester County, circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE WALNUT TEA TABLE Pennsylvania, likely Chester County; circa 1770 Item

Category

Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Queen Anne Antique Tea Table, Likely Chester County, circa 1770

H 26.63 in Dm 31.75 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul

Category

2010s American Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

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Table For Tea For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic table for tea available at 1stDibs. Each table for tea for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 83 options for an antique or vintage table for tea now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a table for tea — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right table for tea, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one table for tea that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu and Alvar Aalto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Table For Tea?

Prices for a table for tea can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $555 and can go as high as $23,483, while the average can fetch as much as $2,386.

Questions About Table For Tea

What is a Chinese tea table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
What are tea tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the difference between a tea infuser and a tea strainer?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A tea infuser is a container with small holes that lets you put tea inside and submerge it in water to steep. A tea strainer is a cup-shaped instrument with small holes that rests over a cup. Fill it with tea and pour hot water through to brew your tea. Tea infusers are better for teas that need a longer steeping time, while tea strainers are better for teas that need a shorter steeping time. Shop an array of tea infusers and strainers on 1stDibs.
What is a tea trolley?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A tea trolley is a small wheeled table, often outfitted with shelves, that is used to serve tea, beverages, or snacks. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tea trolleys from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a tea wagon?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
A tea wagon is a table mounted on wheels that was once commonly used to serve tea in homes. Sometimes, people refer to these furniture pieces as bar carts or tea trolleys. Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as the aforementioned tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf, to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of tea carts from some of the world's top sellers.
What is a Russian tea maker?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.
What is a tea bowl used for?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. 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. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.
What is the best tea set?
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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.
What is a Bavaria tea set?
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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.
What era are tea dresses from?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.
When were tea carts popular?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.
What is a Japanese tea cup called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
What are the pieces in a silver tea set?
1 Answer
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.
Are copper tea kettles safe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
What is the best tea kettle to buy?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The best tea kettle to buy is really a matter of preference. Each style of tea kettle has its pros and cons. On 1stDibs.com, you can choose from a variety of different tea kettles.
What is a Japanese tea house called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.
What is a Japanese tea set called?
1 Answer
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.
What are handleless tea cups called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
What are Russian tea glasses called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.