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Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl
Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl

$11,733 / set

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl Indian, Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Late 20th century French St Clément Ceramic Tea-pot, 1960s
Late 20th century French St Clément Ceramic Tea-pot, 1960s

Late 20th century French St Clément Ceramic Tea-pot, 1960s

$490

Late 20th century French St Clément Ceramic Tea-pot, 1960s

By Saint-Clément

Located in LEGNY, FR

Add a touch of charm and authenticity to your tea breaks with this beautiful ceramic teapot

Category

Late 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

$5,400

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hand-crafted elegant 925 sterling silver Mid Century modern coffee or tea pot with handle and lid

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot
Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot

Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot

$395

Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Victorian silver plate tea kettle or coffee pot In the manner of

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

$1,100

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

Located in Kenilworth, IL

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

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1950's Yellow Vernon Kilns Califonia Ceramic Large Tea Pot
1950's Yellow Vernon Kilns Califonia Ceramic Large Tea Pot

1950's Yellow Vernon Kilns Califonia Ceramic Large Tea Pot

$192Sale Price|44% Off

1950's Yellow Vernon Kilns Califonia Ceramic Large Tea Pot

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. Its large size suggests that it's designed to hold a substantial amount of tea.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle
Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle

Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle

$175

Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern pewter tea pot or kettle by Holland KMD. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot
James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot

$395

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot. Item features "B from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

W W Harrison & Co. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot
W W Harrison & Co. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot

W W Harrison & Co. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot

$1,173

W W Harrison & Co. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot

By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1

Located in London, GB

W W Harrison & Co (William Wheatcroft Harrison). An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Stoneware tea pot with spaniel lid finial by Wedgwood, c. 1829
Stoneware tea pot with spaniel lid finial by Wedgwood, c. 1829

Stoneware tea pot with spaniel lid finial by Wedgwood, c. 1829

$475

Stoneware tea pot with spaniel lid finial by Wedgwood, c. 1829

By Wedgewood

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Slip cast stoneware tea pot in a putty colored smear glaze. The tea pot features a spaniel finial

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

$137Sale Price|44% Off

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

By Carlsbad

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Crakeled Ceramic Tea Pot Attributed Green Color 20 th Century France
Crakeled Ceramic Tea Pot Attributed Green Color 20 th Century France

Crakeled Ceramic Tea Pot Attributed Green Color 20 th Century France

$260

Crakeled Ceramic Tea Pot Attributed Green Color 20 th Century France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Crakeled Ceramic tea pot atributed. Green Color, good condition, Seens to have not been used

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art
Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art

Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art

$1,195

Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Abstract 20th century tea pot by french artist original good condition Signed at the base

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Andy Warhol American Modern "Some Like it Hot" Pattern Coffee / Tea Pots

Andy Warhol American Modern "Some Like it Hot" Pattern Coffee / Tea Pots

$1,440 / set

Andy Warhol American Modern "Some Like it Hot" Pattern Coffee / Tea Pots

By Andy Warhol

Located in Queens, NY

SET OF 6 Andy Warhol American Modern coffee / tea pots featuring a "Some Like it Hot" Marilyn

Category

20th Century American Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Other

Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France
Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France

Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France

$295

Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique silver plated on brass collectible French Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France. Art

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

$2,630

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

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$140Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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

Materials

Porcelain

Tea-Pot Sculpture by French Jean Fontaine Abstract Colors Mechanical Forms
Tea-Pot Sculpture by French Jean Fontaine Abstract Colors Mechanical Forms

Tea-Pot Sculpture by French Jean Fontaine Abstract Colors Mechanical Forms

$1,674

Tea-Pot Sculpture by French Jean Fontaine Abstract Colors Mechanical Forms

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jean Fontaine Beautiful sculptural tea-pot. Signed by the French artist. Decorative French

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Villeroy and Boch Coffee or Tea Pot Izmir Collection, Luxembourg, 1973
Villeroy and Boch Coffee or Tea Pot Izmir Collection, Luxembourg, 1973

Villeroy and Boch Coffee or Tea Pot Izmir Collection, Luxembourg, 1973

$149

Villeroy and Boch Coffee or Tea Pot Izmir Collection, Luxembourg, 1973

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Villeroy & Boch Izmir Collection Coffee Pot in Vitro Porcelain. Rare edition. Porcelain coffee

Category

Vintage 1970s Luxembourgish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

British Mid Century Royal Selangor Pewter & Rosewood Tea Pot By Gerald Benney
British Mid Century Royal Selangor Pewter & Rosewood Tea Pot By Gerald Benney

British Mid Century Royal Selangor Pewter & Rosewood Tea Pot By Gerald Benney

$220Sale Price|20% Off

British Mid Century Royal Selangor Pewter & Rosewood Tea Pot By Gerald Benney

By Royal Selangor, Gerald Benney

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage mid century designed Royal Selangor tea pot. Designed by Gerald Benney during the

Category

Late 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set
23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

$14,500 / set

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Queens, NY

cups, saucers, & dessert plates, 2 trays, 1 tea pot, sugar, creamer) (PRICED AS SET)

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s

$82

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Hand made and hand painted in Poland, Europe. Signed "made...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Ceramic

Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s
Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s

Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s

$358

Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s

By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Arzberg

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-century German tea or coffee pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s This piece has an

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel INOX 18/10 Stainless Steel
Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel INOX 18/10 Stainless Steel

Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel INOX 18/10 Stainless Steel

$595

Cerutti Italy Tea, Coffee Pot, Carafe, Vessel INOX 18/10 Stainless Steel

By Cerutti

Located in Miami, FL

Original Cerutti Italy Mid-Century Modern Inox 18/10 stainless steel Serving Coffee or Tea Pot

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970
White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970

White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970

$896

White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970

By Jacques Laroussinie

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

porcelain ceramic tea pot. Original perfect condition Signed under the base Measures: Height 20 cm

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland
Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

$320

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

By Kaj Franck, Raija Uosikkinen

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern enameled teapot / kettle from the 1960s. Designed by Kaj Franck and illustrated by Raija Uosikkinen, featuring white and black nordic Scandin...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Tea Pot by Pucci Umbertide
1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Tea Pot by Pucci Umbertide

1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Tea Pot by Pucci Umbertide

$418

1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Tea Pot by Pucci Umbertide

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An elegant mid-century modern light green and gold ceramic tea pot designed and manufactured by

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot
Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

$3,968

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

By Crispin Fuller

Located in London, GB

An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the Teapot and on the Oval Tray below. The Teapot and Tray both have matched crests en...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handsome dachshund dog porcelain tea pot Germany late 1940's, Original Label
Handsome dachshund dog porcelain tea pot Germany late 1940's, Original Label

Handsome dachshund dog porcelain tea pot Germany late 1940's, Original Label

$425

Handsome dachshund dog porcelain tea pot Germany late 1940's, Original Label

Located in Red Lion, PA

Charming Late 1940s Dachshund Porcelain Teapot, Gold Crown E & R, Western Germany A delightful and highly collectible porcelain dachshund teapot, made in Western Germany in the late...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic
1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic

1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic

$300

1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Art Deco Bauhaus-style Teapot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic, designed and produced by Era Keramik in Switzerland in the 1940s. The silhouette incorporates both curves and...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set
23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

$14,500

23-Piece English Victorian Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Queens, NY

cups, saucers, & dessert plates, 2 trays, 1 tea pot, sugar, creamer) (Priced as set).      

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960
Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960

$2,630

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960

By Jean and Jacqueline Lerat

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat Realised in La Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic tea pot

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

1960thies BAVARIA teaset for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers
1960thies BAVARIA teaset for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers

1960thies BAVARIA teaset for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers

$538 / set

1960thies BAVARIA teaset for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers

By Thomas Bavaria

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1960thies BAVARIA tea set for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers. The tea pot cups

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece
Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece

Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece

$1,076

Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jacques Migeon - La Borne 20th grey stoneware ceramic tea pot Unique handmade piece French

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist
Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist

Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist

$1,554

Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Seung ho Yang Rare stoneware ceramic tea-pot by Seugn ho Yang, realised in La Borne, France

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

$533Sale Price|39% Off

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-...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C

$1,799Sale Price|39% Off

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese large pot with the well known Thousand Faces scene, meiji period. The Meiji era

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Tea Pot Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tea pot set for your home. Each tea pot set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a tea pot set, we have 185 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tea pot set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tea pot set made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tea pot set over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, André Fu and Arthur Krupp are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tea Pot Set?

A tea pot set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,840, while the lowest priced sells for $82 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Tea Pot Set
  • What is the best tea set?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify vintage tea sets?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • How do I identify an antique tea set?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • Are silver tea sets safe to use?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are silver tea sets worth anything?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is a silver tea set worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is a sterling silver tea set?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know how much my tea set is worth?
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    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.

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