$4,350 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
necessarily learned how to brew tea the proper way. CONDITION REPORT The set is in fabulous antique condition
Porcelain
Set of 2 Arts And Crafts White Brown Ceramic Teapots
Located in Miami, FL
or a very special friend of the heart, this clever little ceramic tea set for two people. Whether
Ceramic
$726
H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
By Gio Ponti, Calderoni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of two alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the
Alpaca
$677
H 0.79 in Dm 5.52 in
Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two
By Wallendorf
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and beautifully coordinated six-piece tea set from the esteemed Wallendorf Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Thun Majolica Tea Set for Two
Located in Milano, Italy
This immaculate tea set was made in Switzerland at the turn of the 19th century. Hand painted
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 2.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Christofle Porcelain Tea Set for Two, "Tête-à-Tête", Model Talisman, Green
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a beautiful Christofle porcelain tea set for two, "Tête-à-Tête" (breakfast for two). This
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Tea Set Mid-Century Modern Design by Hedwig Bollhagen MFR emerged from Bauhaus
Located in Marwitz, DE
This tea set for two was designed by Hedwig Bollhagen in 1958. The particularity was to put on top
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Tea set-Original-Ruby glass-Painting- High Enamel-Gilded-Crystalex 20th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful tea set for two made of ruby glass decorated with a painting called high enamel. All
Glass
Vintage Tea Set for Two
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Charming tea service for two. Set includes tea pot, cream, sugar and two cups and saucers. Pot: 4
Ceramic
Petite Porcelain Japanese Tea Set for Two Memphis Style
By Kotobuki
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful delicate tea set, circa 1980s, in graphite and blue colors for two. Nice condition no
Porcelain
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service, or dejeuner set, in the famous Shamrock
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Belleek porcelain cabaret tea set in the Grass design made by Belleek between
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Rare & Fine Antique English Elkington Silver Plate 3pc. Zodiac Tea for 2 Teaset
By Elkington & Co.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
jug.) The diminutive size of this set is indicative of an afternoon tea set for two. The teapot
Silver Plate
Hermès Porcelain "Voyage En Ikat" Tea Cups Set for Two, France
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
An Hermès porcelain set of two tea cups and saucers, "Voyage en Ikat" pattern. Inspired by ikat
Porcelain
French antique sterling silver (.950) two-person tea & coffee set for a Duke
By Charles Tirbour
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Regency style sterling silver two-person coffee and tea set, beautiful 18th century style pattern
Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chamberlains Worcester Tiny Tea Service for Two, Orange Floral, Regency ca 1805
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is an incredibly charming tiny tea service serving two, made by Chamberlain's Worcester in
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.39 in W 13.38 in D 10.04 in
Meissen Dejeuner Mocha Set for Two Persons, Painted after Watteau, circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid Meissen Dejeuner / Mocha Set for two persons: This
Porcelain
Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896
By Wileman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful tea-for-two set (or tete a tete) made by Wileman in 1896. The set consists of
Porcelain
Sold
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Listers Luytens Teak Garden Table and Chairs Bistro Set Tea for Two Bistro Set A
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful garden set designed by Chung Myungchul for Lister Lutyens. Named Tea for Two Bistro
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in L 28.75 in
Listers Luytens Teak Tea for Two Bistro Set Atlantis Garden Table and Chairs
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful garden set designed by Chung Myungchul for Lister Lutyens. Named Tea for Two Bistro
Steel
Diulgheroff Futurist Ceramic Tea Set for Two by Mazzotti, 1903
By Giuseppe Mazzotti
Located in Milan, IT
In the 1930s in the kilns of Albisola, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, together with other prominent members of the Futurist Movement and in collaboration with the Mazzotti family, create...
Ceramic
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-20th Century Irish Arklow Pottery Tea Set for Two with Teapot
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful midcentury Irish tea set by Arklow pottery. Made in the republic of Ireland. This
Pottery
Herend Rothschild Tea for Two Set
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hand painted Herend tea set in the Rothschild bird pattern. The teapot, sugar, creamer, two tea
Porcelain
Christian Dior Porcelain Tea/Coffee for Two set in Box
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
So lovely tea/coffee for two set by Christian Dior Home Collection. In its original branded gift
Metal
Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
famous for. It was fashionable in the 19th and early 20th century to have little tea sets for two and
Porcelain
2003 Modern Asian Stripe Tea Pot for Two Set Art Pottery by Lorrie
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2003 Modern Stripe Tea Pot Set Art Pottery by Lorrie Tea Pot and 2 Cups 9 D x 7 W x 9 H Cups 3.5
Pottery
Shelley Art Deco Voguge Tea Set For Two
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
A stunning Shelley Vogue Shape Tea Set for Two in the Blue and Mauve Harmony design, Pattern
Shelley Art Deco Tea For Two Set
Located in London, GB
incomplete sets fetch good prices at auction. Although very beautiful, they were definitely not the most
Robj Chocolate Service for Two
Located in Coral Gables, FL
, published by Leonard Periodici, Italy 1995. The set consists of a 4 ½” jug, sugar, milk jug, two cups and
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.09 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Antique 1926 Rare Paragon Two for Joy Made for Princess Elizabeth Birth
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Birds print with aqua blue trim, with words "Two For Joy" made for Her Majesty Princess Elizabeth
Porcelain
20th Century Silver Plated Tea for Two Set
By George Bowen & Son
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A charming English Edwardian silver plated three piece tea for two set comprising of milk jug
Silver Plate
Audubon Bone China Seven-Piece Teaset by The Bespoke Porcelain Company
By The Bespoke Porcelain Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vibrant porcelain tea-set for two includes a teapot and cover, sugar and cover, creamer, two
Porcelain
$11,500 / set
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Derby Porcelain Part Dessert Service, Red Botanical, John Brewer, 1795-1800
By John Brewer, Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning part-dessert service made by Derby between about 1795 and 1800, painted with named botanical studies by John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport...
Porcelain
$450
H 12 in W 7.25 in D 8.5 in
1970s Grundig Cube Box Design Speaker Set Futuristic Mid Century Modern
By Grundig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Original Grundig Cube Speaker Audiorama Design. Amazon design, cube shape mounted in tripod base. Original vintage unrestored. Speaker box 12 h x 8.5 d x 7.25 w Pr...
Metal
$10,986 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
$2,724 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Pair Vintage 1970s Flexsteel Green Lounge Chairs
By Flexsteel
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Flexsteel lounge chairs in original light green woven upholstery with five button backs, loose seat cushions and skirted base. This model has caster front legs for mobility p...
Steel
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
Porcelain
$1,850
H 11 in Dm 3.25 in
Webb Handblown Cranberry Cut to Clear Crystal Vase with Engraved Water Lilies
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This handblown crystal vase was made by Webb, England and features cranberry overlay, cut to clear in the iconic Art Nouveau water lily motif. The tall and elegant shape is topped of...
Crystal
$78,694
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Marble, Copper
$11,138 / set
H 3.15 in W 18.9 in D 16.34 in
Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful pair of shell-shaped "bénitiers" (holy water vessels), carved out of Carrara marble. The sink is fairly shallow, with an elegant, scalloped lip. It is possible to have a ho...
Carrara Marble
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Fulton, CA
A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...
Walnut
$452,530
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Oversized Handmade Japanese Ikebana Floor Basket
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage Japanese Ikebana Floor Basket. The basket features a unique design with a woven background & high-quality bamboo with freestyle form embellishing the underneath basket. S...
Reed, Bamboo
English carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an Ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
Oak
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.
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