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The Tea Is Alive

Devi, Charcoal, Watercolor, Tea Stain on Canvas by Contemporary Artist“In Stock”
By Chandra Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Chandra Bhattacharya - Untitled - 12 x 10 inches (unframed size) Charcoal, Watercolor & Tea Stain
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Canvas, Watercolor, Tea

Devi, Charcoal, Watercolor, Tea Stain on Canvas by Contemporary Artist“In Stock”
By Chandra Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Chandra Bhattacharya - Untitled - 12 x 10 inches (unframed size) Charcoal, Watercolor & Tea Stain
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tea, Charcoal, Canvas, Watercolor

Modern Set of Six Porcelain Tea Cups Butterfly Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
porcelain: Based on the intention to keep the centuries-old tradition of china manufacturing alive, Sofina
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2010s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sunflowers on the Water, Oil Painting
By James Hartman
Located in San Francisco, CA
artists of the past. His expressive scenes feel alive through his vibrant use of color and his painterly
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Seated Young Boy Cooking, Bergmann Foundry
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
amazing detail. We suggest you study the young boy's face, he's very alive looking. The boy sits on a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Princess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The canvas comes alive with "African Princess," a painting that serves as a tribute to the elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Painted Tole Tray
Located in Houston, TX
and woman. The birds and flora seem to come alive when you look at them close enough. This tray would
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Antique 19th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

19th Century Painted Tole Tray
19th Century Painted Tole Tray
H 24 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in
David Tägtström, Hegert, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
clasps her hands. The veins visible through a pale complexion. Her eyes, heavy and thoughtful, are alive
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1930s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original Antique French Poster, "Hunting w Hounds", Albert Guillaume, Lithograph
By Albert Guillaume
Located in Dallas, TX
each pack of hounds on any hunting day. After a long day hunt the men enjoy a tea party thrown by their
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large Format Vintage Color 20X24 Polaroid "Radiant Child" signed and dated
By Dennis Farber
Located in Surfside, FL
. In "Alice's Tea Party," two girls and a stuffed bunny enjoy tea, but the girls' faces have been
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1980s Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Clipper at Full Sail Under Moonlight
By Henry Scott
Located in Wiscasett, ME
The tea clipper Arctic Moon, an oil on canvas by British artist Henry Scott. Signed in the lower
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1980s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Clipper at Full Sail Under Moonlight" by Henry Scott
By Henry Scott
Located in Wiscasset, ME
The tea clipper Arctic Moon, an oil on canvas by British artist Henry Scott. Signed in the lower
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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Important Rothschild family French silver presentation plate by Maurice Mayer
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
, Rothschild family commissioned items are very rare to find because the family is still alive and working so
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

JAPANESE TEMPLE Signed Lithograph, Female Martial Arts Portrait Black Karate Gi
By Nico Vrielink
Located in Union City, NJ
comes alive with its lively scribbled graphite strokes and red Japanese temple gate as a backdrop to
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Located in Surfside, FL
. On his return he made ready the samovar, drank some tea and went to work. Hellish work, the work of a
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Located in Surfside, FL
. On his return he made ready the samovar, drank some tea and went to work. Hellish work, the work of a
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

People Also Browsed

Antique painting, fisherman on the coast, oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique painting, fisherman on the coast, oil on canvas. Frame damaged in places. Dimensions with frame.
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19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“The Fisherman’s Catch”
By Oleg Vukolov
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas original painting by the Soviet born artist, Oleg Vukolov. Done in 1982. Signed and dated bottom left. In good unrestored condition. Vukolov’s paintings are in the Lu...
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1980s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Fisherman
Located in London, GB
'The Fisherman', oil on canvas, French School (circa 1950s). A delightfully colourful depiction of a young fisherman admiring his considerable catch, a large fish which requires both...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Fisherman
The Fisherman
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in
Antique German Sterling Silver Charger Plate
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver charger plate. This magnificent antique German sterling silver charger plate has an oval form. The surf...
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Antique 1880s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Set of 24 Antique Royal Bavarian Cream & Gold Porcelain Dinner Plates Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 24 Antique Royal Bavarian Porcelain Dinner Plates Circa 1910-1915. Pink Florals and Garland on a Cream Background with Hand-Painted Gold-Leaf Details.
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Early 20th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
An elaborate set of 8 Continental porcelain hand painted cabinet plates with cobalt and gold borders. The plates measure 10.88 inches in diameter and depict 8 different allegorical s...
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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Circa 1902-1911 Facing Pair of Reticulated Porcelain Dessert Plates, Carl Thieme
By Carl Thieme
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1902-1911 facing pair of reticulated porcelain dessert plates by Carl Thieme. With the SP mark for Saxony Porcelain and "Dresden, Germany" marks. Cartouche borders casually pai...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand painted Vase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality and very beautiful antique Vienna Porcelain hand painted two-handled vase, Circa 1880 in date. Painted with a mythological figural group scene on one side, and pl...
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Antique 1880s Austrian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
Mark Podwal (American, New York, born 1945) "All This Has Come Upon Us" Archival pigment print Dimensions: 22 X 30 inches with Roman antique bronze or gold coins From a 2014 portf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Archival Pigment

Set of 12 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elaborate set of 12 Royal Vienna porcelain hand painted cabinet plates with cobalt and gold borders. The plates measure 10.75 inches in diameter and depict 12 different allegorica...
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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Klosterneuburg, Austria
By Luigi Kasimir
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Klosterneuburg, Austria" c.1950 is a color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed by the artist's estate in pencil at the lower c...
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Klosterneuburg, Austria
Klosterneuburg, Austria
H 18.15 in W 15.15 in D 0.75 in
Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates with Different Flower Bouquets
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Boston, MA
These are a set of ten exquisite Ambrosius Lamm Dresden dinner plates. These exemplify the fabulous talent of the artists of the Ambrosius Lamm Dresden decorators over a hundred year...
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Antique 1890s German Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Italy Late 18th Century Doccia Richard Ginori Porcelain Tea Pot Floral Drawings
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
Doccia, Richard Ginori 1750 porcelain tea pot with multi-color floral drawings, Italy. This porcelain tea pot with multicolors floral drawing is an elegant piece, useful to enrich ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurines of stunning appearance: Cherubs presented as allegory of spring (= seasons' group of figurines) Model 2502 Measures: height 6.89 inches (17.5 cm) widt...
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Eagle /// Antique Ornithology Bird Saverio Manetti Italian Watercolor Engraving
By Saverio Manetti
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Saverio Manetti (Italian, 1723-1785) Title: "Eagle" (Plate V - 5) Portfolio: Storia Naturale Degli Uccelli (The Natural History of Birds) Year: 1767-1776 Medium: Original Han...
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1770s Old Masters Animal Prints

Materials

Intaglio, Laid Paper, Handmade Paper, Watercolor, Engraving

Set of 12 KPM Dessert Plates with Hand Painted Fruit Pierced & Gilt Borders
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of KPM porcelain dessert plates are exceptional as they feature interesting and more unusual fruit subjects. The plates have the name of the fruit subject painted on the rev...
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Antique Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Tea Time
By Cristobal Valecillos
Located in San Francisco, CA
come alive and be a part of this unusual exhibition. The elements I used include paper and boxes in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Tea Time
Tea Time
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Tea Pot and Stand
Located in Bologna, IT
The tea pot and stand is oval shape with a bright-cut engraving that brings the hole piece alive
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tea Pot and Stand
Tea Pot and Stand
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H 7.5 in L 11 in
Georg Jensen 2D Sterling Silver Blossom Creamer with Ebony Handle
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This creamer is part of the blossom tea/coffee set with ebony or mammoth handles, low and stout
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 2D Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Ebony Teapot
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen’s very first tea and coffee set takes a number of figures from nature and combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 1017A Handcrafted Sterling Silver Coffee Pot in Ebony
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen’s very first tea and coffee set takes a number of figures from nature and combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 2A Sterling Silver Blossom Teapot with Ebony Handle
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen’s very first tea and coffee set takes a number of figures from nature and combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

15 Piece Susie Cooper Art Deco Espresso Set
By Susie Cooper
Located in Oakland, CA
most re-known ceramicists and dinnerware designers. Green & Black Tea set with kestrel pot, sugar
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Vintage 1930s English Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Tea time
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
emerge alive, and in 1949 his family emigrated to Israel. In 1951, Tarkay’s formidable artistic skill
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1980s Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Screen, Canvas

Tea time
H 30 in W 40 in D 1 in
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gallia by Christofle Art Déco - Coffee and tea service - Silver plated Superb Art Deco Gallia by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
H 5.08 in W 40.64 in D 55.88 in
"Tea Clipper In High Seas" by Henry Scott
By Henry Scott
Located in Wiscasset, ME
The tea clipper silver eagle oil on canvas by British artist Henry Scott. Painting measures: 24" x
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Vintage 1980s English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Meissen Tea Pot Rococo Period Birds Paintings Höroldt Era, 1763-1774
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as rare Meissen lidded tea pot: It is made of
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Huge Tea Pot and Warmer Rococo Period Flowers Paintings Höroldt Era 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as rare huge Meissen lidded tea pot with warmer
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Piero Fornasetti Sun Moon Face Yellow Blue Rug, ca 1980
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
could find him struggling with dishes, tea services, ashtrays, umbrella stands, chandeliers, scarves
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Late 20th Century Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lot of 9 Antique & Vintage Porcelain Teacups & Saucers Hand Painted Reticulated
Located in Dayton, OH
specialty stores nationwide. Hide died in 1996. Sam and Bill kept the company alive until Norcrest shuttered
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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Het Servies (The Tea Service at Tea Time)
Located in Hillsborough, NC
blue fruit and flower pattern. The details bring it alive, and the contrast of warm dark wood tones
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Early 20th Century Dutch School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tea Clipper 'Taeping' closing in on the Clipper 'Ariel', 1866
By Henry Scott
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Tea clipper ‘Taeping’ closing on ‘Ariel’, 1866 Dimensions: 20 x 30 inches Medium: Oil on canvas
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1990s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tea Clipper in High Seas
By Henry Scott
Located in Wiscasett, ME
The tea clipper silver eagle oil on canvas by British artist Henry Scott. Painting measures: 24" x
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1980s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Open Water - Foo Chow to London - Tea Clipper 'Thermopylae'
By Henry Scott
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Foochow to London, Tea Clipper ‘Thermopylae Dimensions: 13 x 19.50 inches Medium: Oil on panel
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1990s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Field of Flowers, original 24x30 French impressionist landscape
By Eugene Maziarz
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
will. Imagine curling up in this charming cottage hideaway with an iced tea or lemonade and a good
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract "Cloud Cover" 1972 Lithograph on Arches Paper
By Herb Jackson
Located in Surfside, FL
hardworking, Jackson, 65, is up with the sun for a five-mile walk before a breakfast of green tea and fruit
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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Tea Bowl" by Peter Voulkos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Peter Voulkos made these magnificent tea-bowls in homage to the Japanese tradition, which he revered
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Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls

Odiot Rare French Louveciennes Sterling Silver Flatware Set 84 pc Wood Chest
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
, Dinner forks, Dessert/Entremet knives, Dessert/Entremet spoons, Dessert/Entremet forks and tea/coffee
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sadly Max Beckmann is no longer alive. Max Beckmann created a legacy as a painter, sculptor and writer, and was made famous by his bold symbolic work on tragic war-time events. He died in 1950. You can shop a selection of Max Beckman pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is not alive. He died at the age of 73 in 1997. You can find Roy Lichtenstein's art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tea infuser is a container with small holes that lets you put tea inside and submerge it in water to steep. A tea strainer is a cup-shaped instrument with small holes that rests over a cup. Fill it with tea and pour hot water through to brew your tea. Tea infusers are better for teas that need a longer steeping time, while tea strainers are better for teas that need a shorter steeping time. Shop an array of tea infusers and strainers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A tea trolley is a small wheeled table, often outfitted with shelves, that is used to serve tea, beverages, or snacks. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tea trolleys from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A tea wagon is a table mounted on wheels that was once commonly used to serve tea in homes. Sometimes, people refer to these furniture pieces as bar carts or tea trolleys. Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as the aforementioned tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf, to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of tea carts from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tea 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, 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
    Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Tea carts were popular from the early 19th century through the 1930s. However, some people still use tea carts for serving or as decorative accents in their homes. Shop a range of tea carts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Japanese 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, 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best tea kettle to buy is really a matter of preference. Each style of tea kettle has its pros and cons. On 1stDibs.com, you can choose from a variety of different tea kettles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.
  • 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.