Used Tea Cups
Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Tea Sets
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Tea Sets
Malachite
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
20th Century Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Clay, Ironstone
Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Gold
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Tea Sets
Gold
Antique 18th Century German Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Austrian Regency Tea Sets
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Tea Sets
Gold
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Serving Pieces
Bone
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Glass, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Glass
Enamel
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Vintage 1970s Finnish Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Finnish Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Tea Sets
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s Danish Porcelain
Porcelain
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Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
- What are stirrup cups used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Stirrup cups were traditionally used for giving a drink to someone on horseback. Most often, people presented them to those about to depart for hunts. As a result, many have deer, fox, dog or duck etchings. Find a variety of stirrup cups on 1stDibs.
- What is a stirrup cup used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A stirrup cup is a drink or parting cup that’s given to guests when they’re leaving. This goes back to when guests would leave on horseback, literally with their feet in stirrups. Stirrup cups are also often tied to a hunt and handed to hunters as they arrive home or leave for a hunt. Find an assortment of stirrup cups from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tea bowl used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. 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. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver 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.
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