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 is the plate under a tea cup called?

A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.

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.

Tea Cup Holder

Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Spoon Holder

Silver Art Nouveau Tea Service

Paris Porcelain Tea Service

Danish Teak Side Table Magazine Rack

Ukraine Ceramics

Penwork Furniture

French Silver Minerva

Vintage Israeli Porcelain Tea Cups in Brass Holders - Set of 6

$120 / set

Vintage Israeli Porcelain Tea Cups in Brass Holders - Set of 6

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Israeli porcelain tea cups set of 6 with ornate brass holders. A traditional Middle Eastern serving set with collectible charm.

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Tea Sets

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Brass

Porcelain Coffee Cup w/ a Silver Cup Holder & Saucer by Alfred Hector

$884

Porcelain Coffee Cup w/ a Silver Cup Holder & Saucer by Alfred Hector

By Alfred Hector 1

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain coffee cup with a silver cup holder and saucer, Alfred Hector (AH), Societe Alluaud Depose, France, Limoges, Paris, 1881 - 1913 Additional Information: Materials: Ceram...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Brass & Glass Tea Set, France Set 2 Glasses, Glass Holders and Spoons

$113

Antique Brass & Glass Tea Set, France Set 2 Glasses, Glass Holders and Spoons

Located in Bastogne, BE

The original set of antique utensils for tea consists of 2 glass tea cups, brass glass holders and spoons.

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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

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Brass Tea Light Cups 'Set of 5'

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H 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in

Brass Tea Light Cups 'Set of 5'

Located in Paonia, CO

The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our brass tea light cups ...

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2010s American Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Four Russian Repousse and Reticulated .800 Silver Cup Holders, 19th Century

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H 3.75 in Dm 4 in

Four Russian Repousse and Reticulated .800 Silver Cup Holders, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of 4 (2 pairs) .800 silver Russian repousse reticulated tea cup holders feature filigree cases with floral and paisley design, 19th century Measures - bottom pr: 3" h x 4&q...

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Antique 19th Century Ukrainian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Tea cup holders come with later fitted Maissen porcelain cups.

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Tea cup holders come with later fitted Maissen porcelain cups.

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

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H 7 in W 12.25 in D 6.25 in

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

Interior includes two tea compartments flanking a central cup holder.

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

River Rock Candle Holders

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H 11.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

River Rock Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

Imported from the Jordan River by Jerusalem, these earthy, primitive river rocks are hand chiseled to perfection with an insert for tea cup candle holders. Vary in sizes, average...

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20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Collection of River Rock Candle Holders

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H 11.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

Collection of River Rock Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

Imported from the Jordan River by Jerusalem, these earthy, primitive river rocks are hand chiseled to perfection with an insert for tea cup candle holders. Vary in sizes, average h...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Newspaper Rack by S.P. Jensen, Furbo BRDR, Denmark, 1960s

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H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Newspaper Rack by S.P. Jensen, Furbo BRDR, Denmark, 1960s

By BRDR Furbo

Located in Hamburg, DE

A stable and tasteful helper for all newspaper and magazine readers, which not only holds the newspaper at a comfortable sitting height, but also serves as a tea cup holder (which mu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Linen, Teak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Tea Cups, Mappin & Webb, 1948

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H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Tea Cups, Mappin & Webb, 1948

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1948 by Mappin & Webb, this very stylish set of 6 Sterling Silver Tea Cups, feature silver cup holders and glass bodies.

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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Extensive Zsolnay Porcelain Dinner Service for Eight, circa 1930

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H 1.19 in W 17.52 in D 6.3 in

Antique Extensive Zsolnay Porcelain Dinner Service for Eight, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Eight coffee cups and saucers. Eight tea cups and saucers. Two tea holders.

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Porcelain

Vintage Brandy Glasses, France, Set 6 Crystal Drinking Glasses

$269 / set

H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Brandy Glasses, France, Set 6 Crystal Drinking Glasses

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage Lead Crystal Brandy/Cognac Glasses Set 6 produced in France. Circa 1980s. Embossed Crystal brandy glasses used for serving whiskey, brandy, cognac and others liquids. C...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Barware

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

$240Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo coffee cup and saucer is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set

$1,200 / set

H 8 in W 17.75 in D 12 in

Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a wondeeful tea service from the Arts and Crafts period. Dazzle guests with a one of a kind find like this early 20th century coffee/tea ...

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

$286Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo tea cup and saucer is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty an...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

$241Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.17 in Dm 4.53 in

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this tea cup and saucer, from the Scipione Collection, is decorated on the outside with African red enamel intertwined with small gol...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

$975

H 3 in W 4.13 in D 4.13 in

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Porcelain cup and saucer ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Country Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

$250 / set

H 1.5 in Dm 5 in

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

By Wedgwood

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total. Each piece i...

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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century

$125

H 2.56 in Dm 5.12 in

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron' with elaborate gilt decoration of vine leafs Fair condition; Little hairline. Tiny fleebites to the rims and little loss of gold. Unma...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, France by F. Legrand & Cie., 1919 - 1944

$121

H 2.37 in Dm 4.73 in

Set of Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, France by F. Legrand & Cie., 1919 - 1944

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain coffee cup and saucer, F. Legrand & Cie., France, Limoges, 1919 - 1944 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, print Vintage from the 1910s Artist/...

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ginori Porcelain Castello Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Italy 1980s

$175 / set

H 2.4 in Dm 4.15 in

Ginori Porcelain Castello Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Italy 1980s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Castello pattern with cobalt blue borders accent...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

$275

H 2.5 in Dm 5.38 in

Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. With maker's mark on bottom of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Vintage Beucler Copper, Brass and Glass Irish Coffee Mugs

$175 / set

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in

Set of Four Vintage Beucler Copper, Brass and Glass Irish Coffee Mugs

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage set of four beucler copper, brass and glass Irish coffee mugs, circa 1980s. The mugs are in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3.5"W x 2.25"D x 5"H ea...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

$250 / set

H 2.4 in Dm 4.2 in

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Elegant Porcelain Coffee Cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Gold Plated

$154 / set

H 1.97 in Dm 4.34 in

Elegant Porcelain Coffee Cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Gold Plated

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

elegant porcelain coffee cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria gold plated.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Porcelain Tea Cup Set, Mid-20th Century

$291

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Elegant Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Porcelain Tea Cup Set, Mid-20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Elegant Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Porcelain Tea Cup Set, Mid-20th Century An elegant porcelain tea set consisting of a teacup, saucer, and dessert plate, produced by the renowned...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four

$345 / set

H 3.75 in Dm 2 in

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four

Located in Pomona, CA

This exquisite Japanese Kutani porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a true testament to fine craftsmanship with hand painted Geisha girl and flowers. The delicate, translucent eggshel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Tea Cup Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tea cup holder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and glass, every tea cup holder was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tea cup holder, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tea cup holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tea cup holder made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made tea cup holder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fabergé, Royal Copenhagen and Villeroy & Boch are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tea Cup Holder?

The average selling price for a tea cup holder at 1stDibs is $1,598, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Tea Cup Holder

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 is the plate under a tea cup called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
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.