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Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste
Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cabaret afternoon tea set. A French, ceramic serving tray and tea cups in Art

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1990s French Art Deco Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage 6 Person Tea Service, English, Ceramic, Decorative, Teapot, Serving Jug
Vintage 6 Person Tea Service, English, Ceramic, Decorative, Teapot, Serving Jug

Vintage 6 Person Tea Service, English, Ceramic, Decorative, Teapot, Serving Jug

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 6 person tea service. An English, ceramic decorative afternoon tea set with

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage 10 Person Tea Set, English, Ceramic, Afternoon Service, Waring & Gillow
Vintage 10 Person Tea Set, English, Ceramic, Afternoon Service, Waring & Gillow

Vintage 10 Person Tea Set, English, Ceramic, Afternoon Service, Waring & Gillow

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 10 person tea set. An English, ceramic afternoon tea service, dating to the early

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21
Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21

Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21

$495 / set

H 5.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21

By Carlton Ware Ltd

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Perfect for afternoon tea or display, this set brings a lively, artistic touch to any setting. Crafted

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Alberto Pinto for Raynaud Limoges “Christobal” Service for 6 - 18 Pieces
Vintage Alberto Pinto for Raynaud Limoges “Christobal” Service for 6 - 18 Pieces

Vintage Alberto Pinto for Raynaud Limoges “Christobal” Service for 6 - 18 Pieces

By Limoges

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

course or afternoon tea. This designer vintage set is a true testament to refined taste and versatile

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of 12 Cake Forks, English, Silver, Afternoon Tea, Cutlery, Art Deco
Vintage Set of 12 Cake Forks, English, Silver, Afternoon Tea, Cutlery, Art Deco

Vintage Set of 12 Cake Forks, English, Silver, Afternoon Tea, Cutlery, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage set of 12 cake forks. An English, silver case of afternoon tea cutlery

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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Champagne by Mogensen Sterling Silver Afternoon Tea Flatware Set 28 Pieces
Champagne by Mogensen Sterling Silver Afternoon Tea Flatware Set 28 Pieces

Champagne by Mogensen Sterling Silver Afternoon Tea Flatware Set 28 Pieces

By Orla Vagn Mogensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Champagne by Mogensen sterling silver afternoon tea flatware set, 28 pieces. This set includes: 12

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20th Century Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,182 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

$20,508 / set

H 1.19 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm This fine Spanish Art Deco tea...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...

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19th Century Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Delft, NL

Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...

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20th Century Danish Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154

Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowers Features six settings with Baroqu...

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Late 19th Century Baroque Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

By Bernardaud

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

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Faience, Paint

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

By Wedgwood

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total. Each piece i...

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1930s English Edwardian Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...

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20th Century French Country Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Chrome

Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century

Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...

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20th Century Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

By Wedgwood

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...

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1960s English Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

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...

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1960s German Rococo Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set, Rosslau China Blau
Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set, Rosslau China Blau

Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set, Rosslau China Blau

$330Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.27 in Dm 4.34 in

Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set, Rosslau China Blau

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain set, Rosslau China Blau. Breakfast set from the Hermann Schomburg & Söhne Porzellan Rosslau manufacture, China Blau collection. Very good condition, no damage. The se...

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1980s German Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

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19th Century Russian Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage afternoon tea sets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and glass, all vintage afternoon tea sets available were constructed with great care. Vintage afternoon tea sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage afternoon tea sets made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage afternoon tea sets over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Liberty & Co. and Royal Albert are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets?

Vintage afternoon tea sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $856, while the lowest priced sells for $228 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.

Questions About Vintage Afternoon Tea Sets
  • 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.