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Silver Plated Coffee Set Exclusive Antique 6 Parts Kettle Coffee Pot, Warmer Set
Silver Plated Coffee Set Exclusive Antique 6 Parts Kettle Coffee Pot, Warmer Set

Silver Plated Coffee Set Exclusive Antique 6 Parts Kettle Coffee Pot, Warmer Set

Located in Wembley, GB

set, silver-plated tea service, antique coffee pot, Victorian kettle with stand, silver kettle with

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee or tea pot and mug set. Includes one large coffee or teapot and

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

5-Piece French Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set
5-Piece French Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set

5-Piece French Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set

Located in Queens, NY

, creamer, 2 tea/coffee pots) (PRICED AS SET)

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set
4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set

4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set

By International Sterling

Located in Greer, SC

4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set Tea Pot : 9" Tall Coffee Pot

Category

20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver & Malachite Creamer, Spoon & Covered Sugar Pot Set by Emilia Castillo
Silver & Malachite Creamer, Spoon & Covered Sugar Pot Set by Emilia Castillo

Silver & Malachite Creamer, Spoon & Covered Sugar Pot Set by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly collectible Mexican Modernist tabletop set designed and handcrafted by renowned

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set
Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

brown handles and tops and the lids of the coffee and tea pot are hinged. The entire set is in pristine

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pots, sugar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Repousse Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Tiffany & Co. Antique Repousse Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

Tiffany & Co. Antique Repousse Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pot, sugar, creamer, bowl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Dudson Brothers, Jasperware Antique Blue coffee pot milk jug set, 19th century
Dudson Brothers, Jasperware Antique Blue coffee pot milk jug set, 19th century

Dudson Brothers, Jasperware Antique Blue coffee pot milk jug set, 19th century

By Wedgewood

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This set features antique blue jasperware-style stoneware produced by Dudson Ltd. of Hanley

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Coffee pots
Art Nouveau Coffee pots

Art Nouveau Coffee pots

By Joseph Sankey & Sons

Located in Glasgow, GB

A fine pair of Art Nouveau Coffee pots by the Birmingham Coppersmith Joseph Sankey and Sons . Art

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Meeuws & Zoon Den Haag Pewter Five Piece Coffee and Tea Service Set
Meeuws & Zoon Den Haag Pewter Five Piece Coffee and Tea Service Set

Meeuws & Zoon Den Haag Pewter Five Piece Coffee and Tea Service Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tea pot. This Netherlands pewter set consists of one lidded coffee pot, one lidded tea pot, one

Category

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

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs
Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs

Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs

By Dresden Porcelain, A. Lanternier & Co. Limoges, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1, Limoges

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

set contains: -Tea pot (H 7.7in - 19.5cm x W9in-23cm x D5.9in - 15cm) -Sugar bowl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Grann & Laglye Danish Sterling Silver Tea Set of Four Pieces SKU 0407
Grann & Laglye Danish Sterling Silver Tea Set of Four Pieces SKU 0407

Grann & Laglye Danish Sterling Silver Tea Set of Four Pieces SKU 0407

By Grann & Laglye

Located in Big Bend, WI

. Retailed by Dana Comp mark. The set dates from the 1940s. The set includes: Tea pot: Measures 7 1/4" tall

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot
Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot

Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Japanese mid-century coffee pot in mustard yellow, made by Aurora Ironstone. Sleek lines

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot
Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot, Victorian Era, Late 19th Century Tall Cylindrical Form

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti
1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti

1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti

By Art.Krupp Berndorf, Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Krupp Milano in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Herend Queen Victoria Older Coffee Pot
Herend Queen Victoria Older Coffee Pot

Herend Queen Victoria Older Coffee Pot

By Herend

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Elegant Herend China coffee pot with flower lid . This is the older pattern of Queen Victoria that

Category

20th Century Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II Newcastle sterling silver coffee pot, an

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz
Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz

Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Hester Bateman, London 1781 sterling silver coffee pot
Hester Bateman, London 1781 sterling silver coffee pot

Hester Bateman, London 1781 sterling silver coffee pot

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Coffee Pot, features bead borders, a plain body, a wooden scroll handle, and acanthus detailing to the

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns
Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee pot in the George I style

Category

Vintage 1960s English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chiocolate Pot
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chiocolate Pot

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chiocolate Pot

By Ferrari silversmith

Located in VALENZA, IT

Baroque style sterling silver chocolate pot. The object was completely handmade in Italy by the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quality 19th Century antique Middle Eastern copper coffee pot
Quality 19th Century antique Middle Eastern copper coffee pot

Quality 19th Century antique Middle Eastern copper coffee pot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality 19th Century antique Middle Eastern copper coffee pot, having a quality 19th century copper

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Martin, Hall & Co
Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Martin, Hall & Co

Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Martin, Hall & Co

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver coffee pot in the Queen Anne

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Czech Art Deco Coffee Pot in 800 Purity Silver
Czech Art Deco Coffee Pot in 800 Purity Silver

Czech Art Deco Coffee Pot in 800 Purity Silver

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

We love a good piece of Art Deco silver, and this coffee pot from the 1920s is an exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical style engraved

Category

Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot
1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot

1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot

By Alessi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Club Personal Service Coffee Pot Aluminum Ware Wood Handle Clear logo present 11.5 h x 8.5 d

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Antique Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service

Antique Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

coffee set; part of our silver teaware collection. This magnificent antique sterling silver tea and

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner
19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

coffee pot and burner set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver side-handled chocolate pot; an addition

Category

Antique 1710s French George I Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot
Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen
1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen

1930s Danish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

pot/jug made by George Jensen; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

Early 21st Century Villeroy & Boch Flora Bella Coffee Pot
Early 21st Century Villeroy & Boch Flora Bella Coffee Pot

Early 21st Century Villeroy & Boch Flora Bella Coffee Pot

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Birmingham, AL

Coffee Pot & Lid Flora Bella by Villeroy & Boch with large multi-color flowers against a white

Category

Late 20th Century German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre
Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre

Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ceramic coffee maker designed by Le Pot de Terre pottery in Flayosc, France, in the 1960s. With

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913
Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913

Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in London, London

Pot, features a wooden side handle, and a conical lid. The coffee pot measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout
Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout

Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver coffee pot with grooved body and lid and chestnut wood handle, spout with

Category

Antique 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Louis pattern sterling silve coffee pot by Barnards in 1856
Louis pattern sterling silve coffee pot by Barnards in 1856

Louis pattern sterling silve coffee pot by Barnards in 1856

By Barnard Brothers

Located in London, London

Silver Coffee Pot, is in the Louis pattern style, featuring chased decoration throughout and an engraved

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable

Category

Vintage 1920s British Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Floral English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Floral English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Floral English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable

Category

Vintage 1920s English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern transparent glass Pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Timber Handle
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Timber Handle

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Timber Handle

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This tall George II period sterling silver coffee pot is decorated with elegant floral repousse

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821

By John Watson & Son

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique George IV solid Silver Coffee Pot featuring a lovely chased design showing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper
19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper

19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th century Dutch overscale copper coffee pot, possibly a trade sign from a coffee house

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

20th Century Italian Silver torchon Chocolate-Pot, completely handcrafted
20th Century Italian Silver torchon Chocolate-Pot, completely handcrafted

20th Century Italian Silver torchon Chocolate-Pot, completely handcrafted

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Silver 800 Baroque replica chocolate-pot The torchon body is chiselled completely by hand. Feet

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

Smooth silver coffee pot with chestnut wood application on the lid
Smooth silver coffee pot with chestnut wood application on the lid

Smooth silver coffee pot with chestnut wood application on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Smooth silver coffee pot with chestnut wood application on the lid. Metal: Silver

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant

Category

Vintage 1920s British Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver coffee pot with plant engravings, monogram and raised knob lid
Silver coffee pot with plant engravings, monogram and raised knob lid

Silver coffee pot with plant engravings, monogram and raised knob lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver coffee pot with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and a hinged

Category

20th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.