1980s Vintage Alessi Tea Kettle Stainless and White Italy
By Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Alessi 9093 Modernist Kettle Stainless Steel White maker stamped 9.5 h x 8.75 diameter x 9.75
Stainless Steel
Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Hot Bertaa" Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI Philippe Stark - 1990s - Italian - Alessi
Aluminum
$690
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 12.6 in
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern Rare Mirror Polished
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
. He studied at the École Camondo in Paris Philippe Starck , Hot Bertaa Kettle, 1987. Alessi
Aluminum
$1,686
H 9 in W 11 in D 9 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Tea Kettle by Alessi Italy Production First Years 1985
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Biella, IT
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle by Alessi Italy production years 1985 the first matte
Metal
Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s
By Richard Sapper
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Metal
$294
H 6.3 in W 8.66 in D 5.12 in
Postmodern Italian Stainless Steel and Bakelit Bombe Teapot Coffeepot Kettle
By Carlo Alessi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Stainless Steel and Bakelit Bombe Teapot Coffeepot Kettle by Carlo Alessi for
Bakelite
Rare Postmodern Tea Kettle “9093 Kettle” by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Memphis Group, Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle for Alessi rendered in rare matte platinum grey enamel body
Enamel, Steel
Michael Graves Stainless Steel Whistling Bird Tea Kettle for Alessi
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and fun stainless-steel whistling bird tea kettle designed by Michael Graves for Alessi
Stainless Steel
Alessi 9093 Michael Graves Tea Kettle
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Alessi 9093 Michael Graves tea kettle.
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Tea Kettle with Cream & Sugar by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic postmodern / Memphis era teapot with cream & sugar designed by Michael Graves for Alessi
Stainless Steel
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
. He studied at the École Camondo in Paris Philippe Starck , Hot Bertaa Kettle, 1987. Alessi
Aluminum
Il Conico Water Kettle by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, 1986
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in Rochester, NY
The Alessi Il Conico Water Kettle by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, Italy. Made of polished stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Cream MG32 Electric Kettle by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expanding on his iconic 9093 kettle design launched in 1985, which has been Alessi’s number one
Chrome
Postmodern Tea Kettle “9093 Kettle” by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Memphis Group, Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle for Alessi rendered in matte platinum grey enamel body, black
Enamel, Steel
Sold
H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Tea Kettle "Pinguino" by Pierangelo Caramia for Alessi, Italy, 1993
By Pierangelo Caramia, Alessi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This tea kettle is made in polished stainless steel and has green polycarbonate handle, knob and
Stainless Steel
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
. He studied at the École Camondo in Paris Philippe Starck , Hot Bertaa Kettle, 1987. Alessi
Aluminum
Kettle Model 9091 by Richard Sapper for Alessi Italy 1983, Chromed Metal
By Richard Sapper, Alessi
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Contrary to what we see in the photo, the chrome covers all the metal part of the kettle, and not
Metal, Chrome
$234,443Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$271 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Clay, Stoneware
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,890 / item
H 19.3 in W 18.71 in D 3.23 in
Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and seemingly random interplay of s...
Wood, Plastic
IKEA ‘Vilbert’ Chair by Verner Panton, 1993, Post-Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Verner Panton was one of the most influential figures in design history, pushing the boundaries of form and materials in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1993 by IKEA and only in pro...
Wood
$450
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 7 in
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Liberte letter holder/desk organizer/envelope box was designed by French Industrial Designer/Architect, Philippe Starck for Alessi (Portugal, 1992). The green plastic top, suppor...
Plastic, Bakelite
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c. One-of-a-kind vitrine desk by architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece features a rectangular burl maple veneer...
Steel
$704 / set
H 5.12 in W 11.02 in D 6.3 in
Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
Metal
$35,000
H 14 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
ALESSI Italian .925 Silver Tea/Coffee Service / Michael Graves (USA)
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Michael Graves (USA) ALESSI SpA (Crusinallo, Omega, Italia) Italian 925 Pure Silver Limited Edition Coffee & Tea Piazza w/ Tray Edition # 64 / 99 (Design: 1984 / Production: 2003) D...
Silver
Postmodern Rare Iron Rest Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this metal and rubber iron rest by Michael Graves designed late 1990" with a clip on the bottom to attache it to the iron board great design and rare piece.
Metal
$675
H 7.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
By Rolf Sinnemark, Röstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand highly collectible in great condition no chips or cracks, incredible geometric...
Porcelain
Classic Teapot Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Stamped & Dated Postmodern
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic iconic teapot designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, made in Italy in nice original condition. Stamped Alessi very light use.
Stainless Steel
$1,750 / set
H 8.755 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
1987 Big Dripper Ceramic Coffee Set Michael Graves for Swid Powell
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Swid Powell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1987 Postmodern Big Dripper Coffee Set by Michael Graves for Swid Powell High gloss white glaze large pot, filter holder, and lid with gold decoration and brick red base. Large Coffe...
Ceramic
Stanhope Bed by Michael Graves for Memphis Milano
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Memphis Milano
Located in Ravenna, IT
This double bed designed by architect and designer Michael Graves for Memphis Milan in 1982 is an important piece of postmodern design. It also illustrates how Graves himself transfe...
Glass, Wood
Michael Graves for Alessi Kettle Memphis Mod. "9093" Italy 1980s
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Naples, IT
Kettle Mod. 9093 with handle and design bird whistle in stainless steel Brand Alessi, Italy
Steel
Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set
By Swid Powell, Reed & Barton, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern set of sterling silver-plate salad serving spoons by architect and designer Michael Graves for Swid Powell Co., 1990. Each spoon bears the following on back as shown in ...
Silver Plate
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.