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Colored Orange and Blue Abstract Ceramic Tea Pot by Josette Miquel La Borne
Colored Orange and Blue Abstract Ceramic Tea Pot by Josette Miquel La Borne

Colored Orange and Blue Abstract Ceramic Tea Pot by Josette Miquel La Borne

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Josette Miquel - Boisbelle - La Borne Unique handmade ceramic tea pot by french artist Josette

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical antique sterling silver tea pot stand made in London in 1802
Neoclassical antique sterling silver tea pot stand made in London in 1802

Neoclassical antique sterling silver tea pot stand made in London in 1802

By William Bennett

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1802 by William Bennett, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot Stand, is Neoclassical in design, and features a shaped oval border, and engraved decor...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot
Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot

Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous Antique George II Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with burner. This round Georgian Teapot Kettle stand in a the legged stand - each leg features a scroll pattern and ends ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot with Art Deco Influence Japan, 20th Century
Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot with Art Deco Influence Japan, 20th Century

Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot with Art Deco Influence Japan, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Faboulous japanese earthenware Teapot of unusual shape. Decorated with a Art Deco pattern. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Or...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service Set
English Victorian Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service Set

English Victorian Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service Set

By Sheffield

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous English Victorian or Art Deco silver plate service set, including: tea pot, creamer

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Grey and Brown Ceramic Tea Pot by Eric Astoul La Borne French Design, 1980
Grey and Brown Ceramic Tea Pot by Eric Astoul La Borne French Design, 1980

Grey and Brown Ceramic Tea Pot by Eric Astoul La Borne French Design, 1980

By Eric Astoul

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

ceramic tea pot Signed under the base Grey and brown ceramic firing effects Original perfect

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Stainless Steel Tea Set by Gense Sweden
1960s Stainless Steel Tea Set by Gense Sweden

1960s Stainless Steel Tea Set by Gense Sweden

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

.Very good quality tea set comprising tea pot, lidded sugar bowl, milk jug and tray by Gense of

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carl-Harry Stalhane Stoneware Tea Pot Made at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1960s
Carl-Harry Stalhane Stoneware Tea Pot Made at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1960s

Carl-Harry Stalhane Stoneware Tea Pot Made at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1960s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Odense, DK

A large stoneware teapot with a bamboo handle covered with rattan and a semi matte speckled brown glaze by Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand in the 1960s. Signed with artist signa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Silver William IV, Three Piece Tea Set, 1828
Antique Silver William IV, Three Piece Tea Set, 1828

Antique Silver William IV, Three Piece Tea Set, 1828

Located in London, GB

celebrated Edward Bernard & Sons silversmiths dated 1828. The set comprises of: tea pot, sugar bowl

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Set of Kettles, Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Sugar-Basin
Set of Kettles, Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Sugar-Basin

Set of Kettles, Coffee Pot, Milk Jug and Sugar-Basin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of kettles, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar-basin, silvered metal, ebony, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century British Napoleon III Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

William IV Antique Silver, Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set
William IV Antique Silver, Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set

William IV Antique Silver, Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set

Located in London, GB

set comprises: * tea pot * coffee pot * sugar bowl * cream jug The set is of melon form

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Vintage Cylinda Line Coffee / Tea Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
Vintage Cylinda Line Coffee / Tea Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton

Vintage Cylinda Line Coffee / Tea Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton

By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

piece Cylinda Line tea set comprising coffee pot, tea Pot, Milk/Cream Jug, Sugar Bowl and Serving Tray

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940s Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set by Lawrence B Smith
1940s Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set by Lawrence B Smith

1940s Art Deco Silver Plate Tea Set by Lawrence B Smith

By Stower & Wragg Ltd. 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Set includes three pieces: Tea Pot, Sugar and Creamer. Set reflects refined elegance and character

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Arts & Crafts German Mettlach Pottery Tea Set, Hand Painted Tree Design
Antique Arts & Crafts German Mettlach Pottery Tea Set, Hand Painted Tree Design

Antique Arts & Crafts German Mettlach Pottery Tea Set, Hand Painted Tree Design

By Mettlach

Located in Big Flats, NY

design; set includes tea pot, covered sugar and creamer; signed on bases as photographed; 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Ceramic Thai Kettle Pots
Ceramic Thai Kettle Pots

Ceramic Thai Kettle Pots

Located in New York, NY

A collection of ceramic kettle pots from Thailand. Ages range from 300 to 700 years old. Each pot

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set
Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

Meissen 24-karat Golden Baroque Gold Leaf on White Porcelain Coffee/Tea Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Meissen 24-karat golden baroque gold leaf on white porcelain coffee tea set. Coffee pot

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Graduating Gio Ponti Coffee Pots Designed for the VI Triennale, Krupp
Set of 4 Graduating Gio Ponti Coffee Pots Designed for the VI Triennale, Krupp

Set of 4 Graduating Gio Ponti Coffee Pots Designed for the VI Triennale, Krupp

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A rare and sculptural graduating set of 4 Gio Ponti coffee pots designed for the VI Triennale

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Coffee Pot
Antique Silver Plate Coffee Pot

Antique Silver Plate Coffee Pot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century silver plate coffee pot which has a lovely original shaped handle and in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Tea or Coffee Service
Vintage English Tea or Coffee Service

Vintage English Tea or Coffee Service

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage English silver plate Tea and Coffee service. Excellent condition. Set Include " Tea Pot

Category

Vintage 1950s Tea Sets

1836 Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
1836 Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

1836 Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver coffee pot made by

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

set. Condition This antique Victorian silver coffee pot is an exceptional gauge of silver

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

English pearlware coffee pot, c. 1830
English pearlware coffee pot, c. 1830

English pearlware coffee pot, c. 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Historic Blue transfer decorated pyriform ceramic coffee pot with domed lid. The transfer cobalt

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Silver Plated Pot by Cristofle
Elegant Silver Plated Pot by Cristofle

Elegant Silver Plated Pot by Cristofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant silver plated pot and its lid Christofle house, its handle is in Sienna coloured lacquer

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

French Porcelain Chocolate Pot on Stand
French Porcelain Chocolate Pot on Stand

French Porcelain Chocolate Pot on Stand

Located in Vista, CA

French porcelain chocolate pot on stand, 19th century, the baluster pot with gilt and line

Category

Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Culver City, CA

Waldorf Astoria hotel silver coffee pot by the International Silver Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian

By Charles Reily & George Storer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot; an

Category

Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Coffee Pot by Carl Aubock
Brass Coffee Pot by Carl Aubock

Brass Coffee Pot by Carl Aubock

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Brass and wicker coffee pot by Carl Aubock. Beatifully handcrafted in his Vienna based workshop

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Silver Coffee Pot
Antique George III Silver Coffee Pot

Antique George III Silver Coffee Pot

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique English George III sterling silver coffee pot with hallmarks for London

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique Victorian

By Joseph & Albert Savory

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot; an

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Coffee Pot, Augsburg, 1807-1809
Neoclassical Coffee Pot, Augsburg, 1807-1809

Neoclassical Coffee Pot, Augsburg, 1807-1809

By Johann Jakob Hermann Grabe

Located in Greding, DE

Coffee pot by Johann Jakob Hermann Grabe (1749-1833), Hallmark for Augsburg 1807-1809 and Maker's

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Culver City, CA

Produced by The International Silver Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots
Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Located in Chicago, IL

A collection of six 19th century Japanese cast iron pots (four for boiling water, and a pair for

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Chocolate Pot and Milk Jug, Vienna, 1833
Chocolate Pot and Milk Jug, Vienna, 1833

Chocolate Pot and Milk Jug, Vienna, 1833

Located in Greding, DE

Silver chocolate pot and milk jug with black handles and an all-over leaf décor. Marked at the

Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II

By Thomas Roberts

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique early Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1720s English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Irish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Antique Victorian Irish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Antique Victorian Irish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Irish sterling silver coffee pot; an addition

Category

Antique 1850s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Paris porcelain coffee pot, 19th century circa 1820
Paris porcelain coffee pot, 19th century circa 1820

Paris porcelain coffee pot, 19th century circa 1820

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Antique fine Paris porcelain coffee pot. Beautiful model enhanced with gilt lines and vegetable

Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II '1729'
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II '1729'

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Antique George II '1729'

By George Wickes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot; an

Category

Antique 1720s British George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Adie Brothers Ltd 1959 Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Adie Brothers Ltd 1959 Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Adie Brothers Ltd 1959 Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

By Adie Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee pot, an addition to our

Category

Vintage 1950s English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Coffee Pot
Vintage Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Coffee Pot

Vintage Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Coffee Pot

Located in Pasadena, CA

items. This Los Castillo silver plate coffee pot is a beautiful example of their design expertise and

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

English Brown and White Transfer Coffee Pot (Sheep)
English Brown and White Transfer Coffee Pot (Sheep)

English Brown and White Transfer Coffee Pot (Sheep)

Located in Austin, TX

An English coffee pot with lid and serpentine spout featuring a brown and white transferware design

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Rare Victorian Minton Majolica Teapot And Sugar Pot
Rare Victorian Minton Majolica Teapot And Sugar Pot

Rare Victorian Minton Majolica Teapot And Sugar Pot

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica teapot, sugar pot and creamer which features branch, leaf and blossom bases and a

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Worcester Polychrome Overglaze Floral Sprays Coffee Pot, c1770
Worcester Polychrome Overglaze Floral Sprays Coffee Pot, c1770

Worcester Polychrome Overglaze Floral Sprays Coffee Pot, c1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Worcester Polychrome Overglaze Floral Sprays Coffee Pot, c1770 Additional information: Date

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1833
Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1833

Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1833

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful English antique silver coffee pot by the world famous silversmith Paul Storr

Category

Antique 1830s English Tea Sets

Antique George II Sterling Silver Oversized Coffee Pot 1754
Antique George II Sterling Silver Oversized Coffee Pot 1754

Antique George II Sterling Silver Oversized Coffee Pot 1754

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique George II silver Coffee Pot in a traditional baluster shape, with unusually

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Antique 1920s Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Antique 1920s Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

By Travis, Wilson & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver coffee pot in the Queen Anne style

Category

20th Century English Queen Anne Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver France Paris Gorgeous Large Coffee Pot, circa 1860
Silver France Paris Gorgeous Large Coffee Pot, circa 1860

Silver France Paris Gorgeous Large Coffee Pot, circa 1860

Located in Vienna, AT

Silver France Paris Gorgeous Large Coffee Pot Vintage made c. 1860 / 70 -- Coffee pot of

Category

Antique 1860s French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Octagonal Coffee Pot 1719
Antique George I Sterling Silver Octagonal Coffee Pot 1719

Antique George I Sterling Silver Octagonal Coffee Pot 1719

By Thomas Parr I

Located in London, GB

An exceptional George I solid Silver Coffee Pot with a classic tapered octagonal body and a domed

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon
Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon

Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray
William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray

William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

William Spratling Silver Coffee Pot and Serving Tray. The tray measures 9 inches long, 4 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. The Jug of Georgian style, on

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Massive Pair of Chinese Lighthouse Imari Coffee Pots
A Massive Pair of Chinese Lighthouse Imari Coffee Pots

A Massive Pair of Chinese Lighthouse Imari Coffee Pots

Located in Downingtown, PA

: A similar single pot sold for $10,000.00 at The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Victorian tea set, in sterling silver, consists of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug. The

Category

Antique 1860s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770
Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique George III Irish silver coffee pot. This sterling silver coffee pot has a

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath

By Gabriel Sleath

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Antique 1730s English George II 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.