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Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970
Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970

Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970

By Hans Theo Baumann, Arzberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea/coffee pot with lid, a small casserole pot with lid

Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set Salta Leather Tea Pot,  Cream & Sugar  Alpaca Silver & Leather
Set Salta Leather Tea Pot,  Cream & Sugar  Alpaca Silver & Leather

Set Salta Leather Tea Pot, Cream & Sugar Alpaca Silver & Leather

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Set Salta Leather Tea Pot, Cream & Sugar Alpaca Silver & Leather (4 pieces) 1 Salta Square Tray

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets
A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets

A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A set of (3) antique German porcelain tea / coffee pot trivets. Each plate is a 6.5' in diameter

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Set – 3 Piece Tea Service Pot Sugar Bowl
Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Set – 3 Piece Tea Service Pot Sugar Bowl

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Set – 3 Piece Tea Service Pot Sugar Bowl

Located in Wembley, GB

-plated vintage tea set, 3-piece silver coffee service, sterling silver coffee pot, antique silver sugar

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Set of Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Pot and Milk Jug
19th Century French Set of Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Pot and Milk Jug

19th Century French Set of Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Pot and Milk Jug

Located in Sofia, BG

French silver set of small coffee pot and milk jug standing on three legs ending in delicate claws

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese 20th Century Porcelain Tea Set
Chinese 20th Century Porcelain Tea Set

Chinese 20th Century Porcelain Tea Set

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 20th-century Chinese glazed porcelain tea set, comprising a teapot, a covered pot, and two

Category

20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver
Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver

Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver

Located in Kiel, SH

A Coffee and tea set with sugar pot and milk jug All pieces are made of Sterling silver with

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967
Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967

Vintage Stackable Tea Set by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, 1967

By Liisi Meronen Beckmann, Gabbianelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

exceptional piece that embodies the epitome of mid-century modern design innovation. What sets this tea pot

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which provided his livelihood, allowed him from around 1945

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed double fountains table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950.
Glazed double fountains table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950.

Glazed double fountains table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets, small pots for cacti

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic candle lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Glazed ceramic candle lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Glazed ceramic candle lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which provided his livelihood, allowed him from around 1945

Category

20th Century French Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: faience ceramics, of which he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Red glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: faience ceramics, of which he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets

Category

20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Grey glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Grey glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Grey glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist
Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist

Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist

By Eva Zeisel

Located in Sharon, CT

Extremely rare and important example of the young Eva Zeisel's early work for the German Majolica Factory Schramberg.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940
Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940

Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Metal

Tea Pot "Boin"
Tea Pot "Boin"

Tea Pot "Boin"

Unavailable|$10,775 / item

Tea Pot "Boin"

Located in Paris, FR

This tea pot is a reedition of the tea pot boin, made by designer Goerges Boin for Maison Lapparra

Category

2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Sarreguemines Tea Pot
Sarreguemines Tea Pot

Sarreguemines Tea Pot

Unavailable|$1,300

Sarreguemines Tea Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Sarreguemines porcelain tea pot with cover, circa 1880. Marked, "Opaque De

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Wooden Tea Pot
1930s Wooden Tea Pot

1930s Wooden Tea Pot

Unavailable|$295

1930s Wooden Tea Pot

Located in Pasadena, CA

Tea Pot. Skillfully hand-carved from solid wood, this unique vessel boasts a warm, natural patina

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Wood

Tea Pot Art Deco
Tea Pot Art Deco

Tea Pot Art Deco

Unavailable|$10,176

Tea Pot Art Deco

Located in Paris, FR

). Measures: Height 10 cm, height with handle 16.5 cm, width 26 cm, tea pot diameter 16 cm. Made in France.

Category

2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hungarian Silver tea pot
Hungarian Silver tea pot

Hungarian Silver tea pot

Unavailable|$950

Hungarian Silver tea pot

By Gusman

Located in New York, NY

Hungarian Silver tea pot by Gusman , 1813

Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Danish Silver Tea Pot
Danish Silver Tea Pot

Danish Silver Tea Pot

Unavailable|$1,500

Danish Silver Tea Pot

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Beautiful Danish silver tea pot with wooden handle from the 1st half of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Castleford covered tea pot
Castleford covered tea pot

Castleford covered tea pot

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Castleford type smear glaze felspathic stoneware covered tea pot with cobalt blue enamel stripping

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Sterling Silver Tea Pot
Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Unavailable|$1,019

Sterling Silver Tea Pot

By James William Benson

Located in London, GB

Sterling silver teapot made in the reign of George V. The pot is of faceted rectangular form, with

Category

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) George IV Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Ornamental by Lameice Tea Pot
Ornamental by Lameice Tea Pot

Ornamental by Lameice Tea Pot

Unavailable|$450 / item

Ornamental by Lameice Tea Pot

By Lameice Abu Aker

Located in Jerusalem, IL

teapot, affectionately named "Chai pot" pays tribute to the communal ritual of tea drinking, a tradition

Category

2010s Palestinian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage French Sterling Silver 2pc Set: Large Tea Pot & Sugar
Vintage French Sterling Silver 2pc Set: Large Tea Pot & Sugar

Vintage French Sterling Silver 2pc Set: Large Tea Pot & Sugar

Located in San Marcos, CA

Fabulous antique to vintage French Belle Epoch era two piece sterling silver tea or coffee set: a

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots
English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots

English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots

By English School

Located in Milton, DE

pot for tea and the other is actually the tea pot. This was how they were made originally and to have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Decorated French Brass Tea Pot, circa 1850
Decorated French Brass Tea Pot, circa 1850

Decorated French Brass Tea Pot, circa 1850

Located in Ambler, PA

Decorated French brass tea pot, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 1850s French Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Dutch / Flemish Brass Tea Pot, circa 1880

Dutch / Flemish Brass Tea Pot, circa 1880

Located in Ambler, PA

Dutch / Flemish brass tea pot, circa 1880. Neat shape, dovetailed.

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Tea Sets

American Silver Tea Pot And Sugar Bowl
American Silver Tea Pot And Sugar Bowl

American Silver Tea Pot And Sugar Bowl

Located in New York, NY

American silver tea pot and sugar bowl Ca. 1830 made by John McMullin, Philadelphia

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1870 Sheffield Silver Tea & Coffee Pots - a Pair
1870 Sheffield Silver Tea & Coffee Pots - a Pair

1870 Sheffield Silver Tea & Coffee Pots - a Pair

By George Wish

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1870's George Wish (England) 19th century, sheffield silver plate coffee and tea pots

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Moscow 1768 Silver Sterling Tea Pot by Cemenov
Moscow 1768 Silver Sterling Tea Pot by Cemenov

Moscow 1768 Silver Sterling Tea Pot by Cemenov

By Pierre Cemenov

Located in Paris, FR

Very rare silver sterling tea pot made in Moscow in 1768. Masterpiece for its qualities of

Category

Antique 1760s Russian Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Hand-Chased Repousse Tea Pot and Waste Bowl Set
S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Hand-Chased Repousse Tea Pot and Waste Bowl Set

S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Hand-Chased Repousse Tea Pot and Waste Bowl Set

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Hand-Chased Coffee Pot (#474) and Waste Bowl (#474) Tea Pot Approximately 7.5" Tall (9

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sumida Gawa Pottery Piece (Tea Pot  w/ Lid)
Sumida Gawa Pottery Piece (Tea Pot  w/ Lid)

Sumida Gawa Pottery Piece (Tea Pot w/ Lid)

Located in West Hollywood, CA

everyday objects such as tea pots, vases, and mugs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Silver Plated Tea-Pot with Cover and Bone Finial
Silver Plated Tea-Pot with Cover and Bone Finial

Silver Plated Tea-Pot with Cover and Bone Finial

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Long Island City, NY

A silver plated tea-pot with cover and bone finial, the design in the manner of Dr. Christopher

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Early 19th Century Dutch Brass Tea Pot, circa 1800

Early 19th Century Dutch Brass Tea Pot, circa 1800

Located in Ambler, PA

Early 19th century Dutch brass tea pot, circa 1800. Dovetailed. Measures: Height 13 1/2?, base

Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Majolica Tea/Coffee Pot Ribbon and Cherry Blossom Design
Majolica Tea/Coffee Pot Ribbon and Cherry Blossom Design

Majolica Tea/Coffee Pot Ribbon and Cherry Blossom Design

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Milton, DE

believe that it is taller than most and is possible part of a coffee set. SO, your choice. It is a lovely

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

English Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Pot, Robert Garrard I, 1805
English Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Pot, Robert Garrard I, 1805

English Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Pot, Robert Garrard I, 1805

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Santa Fe, NM

English Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Pot, Robert Garrard I, 1805. Excellent Estate Condition.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Dutch Brass Tea Pot or Kettle, circa 1785
18th Century Dutch Brass Tea Pot or Kettle, circa 1785

18th Century Dutch Brass Tea Pot or Kettle, circa 1785

Located in Ambler, PA

18th century Dutch brass tea pot or kettle, circa 1785. With inset copper base. Measures

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Small Size Dutch Brass Tea Pot or Kettle, circa 1765

Small Size Dutch Brass Tea Pot or Kettle, circa 1765

Located in Ambler, PA

Small size Dutch brass tea pot / kettle, circa 1765. Dovetailed above and below the spout

Category

Antique 1760s Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Pot Wooden Handle 16.60 Ounce
Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Pot Wooden Handle 16.60 Ounce

Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Pot Wooden Handle 16.60 Ounce

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is a stunning example of French Antique Sterling Silver in this Tall Tea Pot with a Black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel Style Tea Pots
Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel Style Tea Pots

Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel Style Tea Pots

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

A Super lot of 5 Hotel Style Tea pots From left to right numbered 1 to 5 1- Made in sheffield 1

Category

Early 20th Century British Tea Sets

Antique Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered Tea Pot Floral Repousse, 8358
Antique Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered Tea Pot Floral Repousse, 8358

Antique Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered Tea Pot Floral Repousse, 8358

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Authentic Tiffany & Co. Makers silver soldered tea pot Made in the repousse style, decorated with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Regency Style Silver Sterling Tea and Coffee Pot by Cardeilhac of Paris
Antique Regency Style Silver Sterling Tea and Coffee Pot by Cardeilhac of Paris

Antique Regency Style Silver Sterling Tea and Coffee Pot by Cardeilhac of Paris

By Cardeilhac

Located in Paris, FR

Antique tea and coffee set. Of large size, baluster-shaped on small piedestal, straight body "à

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Italian Four-Piece Tea Set
Sterling Silver Italian Four-Piece Tea Set

Sterling Silver Italian Four-Piece Tea Set

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

is a finely crafted mid-century Italian set with tea pot, sugar with lid, creamer and waste bowl. All

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tea pot by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand
Brown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tea pot by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand

Brown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tea pot by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Berlin, Germany

Brown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tea pot by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand This tea pot was

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tea Pot Made by William Ker Reid in 1845
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tea Pot Made by William Ker Reid in 1845

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tea Pot Made by William Ker Reid in 1845

By William Ker Reid

Located in London, GB

A Victorian antique sterling silver tea pot is of baluster type form with a chinoiserie finial. The

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 5 Piece Gorham Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Set, circa 1870
Set of 5 Piece Gorham Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Set, circa 1870

Set of 5 Piece Gorham Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Set, circa 1870

By Gorham

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

: Gorham Type: Tea/Coffee Set Dimension: Coffee pot: 10 inches from handle to spout x 5.5 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Juarez Alameda Sterling Silver Holloware Set Coffe Pot Creamer Sugar Vintage
Juarez Alameda Sterling Silver Holloware Set Coffe Pot Creamer Sugar Vintage

Juarez Alameda Sterling Silver Holloware Set Coffe Pot Creamer Sugar Vintage

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

A gorgeous antique vintage sterling silver coffee set Includes coffee pot, creamer, and sugar Made

Category

20th Century Mexican Artisan Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Chocolate-pot
French Chocolate-pot

French Chocolate-pot

Unavailable|$18,000

French Chocolate-pot

Located in Bologna, IT

Very rare pear shaped chololate-pot with remouvable wood handle and beautiful shaped spout .18th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling 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.