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Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s
Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s

Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s

Located in Sacramento, CA

Signed 1990s whimsical art pottery teapot by Steven McGovern. The teapot depicts a reclining man in a bathing suit, ready to relax and dispense tea.

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1990s American Post-Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Ceramic Teapot Postmodern Design by Walchtersbach, Germany
Whimsical Ceramic Teapot Postmodern Design by Walchtersbach, Germany

Whimsical Ceramic Teapot Postmodern Design by Walchtersbach, Germany

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical ceramic teapot by Walchtersbach circa 1970s, made in West Germany great Postmodern design beautiful colors.

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Majolica Whimsical Figural Cannibalistic Fish Teapot
Antique English Majolica Whimsical Figural Cannibalistic Fish Teapot

Antique English Majolica Whimsical Figural Cannibalistic Fish Teapot

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique teapot is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The teapot is composed of majolica a...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Linda Mosley Studio Pottery Teapot
Linda Mosley Studio Pottery Teapot

Linda Mosley Studio Pottery Teapot

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The distinctive spout is decorated with two faces. This is a whimsical, one-of-kind teapot.

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Teapot
19th Century English Majolica Teapot

19th Century English Majolica Teapot

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vibrant and whimsical late 19th century Majolica teapot with yellow background.

Category

Antique 1880s English Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Signed Teapot Painting by Linda Smith
Signed Teapot Painting by Linda Smith

Signed Teapot Painting by Linda Smith

Located in Redding, CT

Signed teapot painting by Linda Smith. Whimsical, colorful painting of a teapot, sugar bowl and cup and saucer.

Category

1990s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

1980s Vintage Fitz and Floyd Rain Forest Majolica Monkey Ceramic Teapot
1980s Vintage Fitz and Floyd Rain Forest Majolica Monkey Ceramic Teapot

1980s Vintage Fitz and Floyd Rain Forest Majolica Monkey Ceramic Teapot

By Fitz and Floyd, Royal Doulton

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Designed as a whimsical monkey ceramic teapot in the jungle with palm leaves, pink flowers, the handled formed by the curved monkey tail.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel
Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel

Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel

By Eva Zeisel

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Early design, whimsical! A bird-form teapot with winged lid, Monmouth Pottery, via Pine Stoneware or Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. c.1953/1954.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany
Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany

Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Whimsical German Erphila Figural Daschund Teapot. Has typical crazing to the high gloss finish, no chips, cracks or repairs.

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Heidi Daus "My Cup of Tea" Pave Clear and Blue Crystal Teapot Pin Brooch
Heidi Daus "My Cup of Tea" Pave Clear and Blue Crystal Teapot Pin Brooch

Heidi Daus "My Cup of Tea" Pave Clear and Blue Crystal Teapot Pin Brooch

By Heidi Daus

Located in Milford, DE

A whimsical pin brooch, featuring a teapot decorated with clear and blue pave crystals, along with a large centerpiece pear-cut blue crystal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

"Cup Composition & Orange Ball"   Elegant Stacked Gold/White Cups on Pale Aqua
"Cup Composition & Orange Ball"   Elegant Stacked Gold/White Cups on Pale Aqua

"Cup Composition & Orange Ball" Elegant Stacked Gold/White Cups on Pale Aqua

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paint...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Art Nouveau Vase with Butterfly"  Vase on Lavender/Blue Ground with Gold/Silver
"Art Nouveau Vase with Butterfly"  Vase on Lavender/Blue Ground with Gold/Silver

"Art Nouveau Vase with Butterfly" Vase on Lavender/Blue Ground with Gold/Silver

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paint...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Two Stacked Cups in Blue White and Gold" Elegant, sparkly patterned still life
"Two Stacked Cups in Blue White and Gold" Elegant, sparkly patterned still life

"Two Stacked Cups in Blue White and Gold" Elegant, sparkly patterned still life

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paint...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Two Turquoise, Silver, White and Gold Cups Stacked"
"Two Turquoise, Silver, White and Gold Cups Stacked"

"Two Turquoise, Silver, White and Gold Cups Stacked"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Two Turquoise, White and Silver Cups Stacked" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsica...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims"
"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims"

"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups with Golden Rims" Oil on Canvas 10 x 20 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful ...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Four Stacked Blue, White, and Gold Cups on Ground with Lavender Flowers"
"Four Stacked Blue, White, and Gold Cups on Ground with Lavender Flowers"

"Four Stacked Blue, White, and Gold Cups on Ground with Lavender Flowers"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something playful about these paintings.

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'"Composition with Polka Dot Mug, Silver Russian Cup, and Lemons"
'"Composition with Polka Dot Mug, Silver Russian Cup, and Lemons"

'"Composition with Polka Dot Mug, Silver Russian Cup, and Lemons"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paint...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Elegant Still Life of Two White, Gold and Blue Cups on Orange and Off White"

"Elegant Still Life of Two White, Gold and Blue Cups on Orange and Off White"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Elegant Still Life of Two White, Gold and Blue Cups on Orange and Off White" Oil on Canvas 10 x 10 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinari...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Elegant Still Life of Glass with Blue Dots and Gold and Blue Cup"
"Elegant Still Life of Glass with Blue Dots and Gold and Blue Cup"

"Elegant Still Life of Glass with Blue Dots and Gold and Blue Cup"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Elegant Still Life of Blue Polka Dots on Glass and Blue and Gold Cup" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Elegant still Life of Three Cups in White, Blue and Gold Stacked in Bowl"
"Elegant still Life of Three Cups in White, Blue and Gold Stacked in Bowl"

"Elegant still Life of Three Cups in White, Blue and Gold Stacked in Bowl"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Elegant still Life of Three Cups in White, Blue and Gold Stacked in Bowl" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily e...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Art Nouveau Vase Still Life with Blue and White Flower Pattern and Gold Trim'
'Art Nouveau Vase Still Life with Blue and White Flower Pattern and Gold Trim'

'Art Nouveau Vase Still Life with Blue and White Flower Pattern and Gold Trim'

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paint...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Elegant Still Life of Blue, White, Burgundy and Silver/Gold Art Nouveau Vase"
"Elegant Still Life of Blue, White, Burgundy and Silver/Gold Art Nouveau Vase"

"Elegant Still Life of Blue, White, Burgundy and Silver/Gold Art Nouveau Vase"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Elegant Still Life of Blue, White and Burgundy Patterned Art Nouveau Vase with Silver/Gold and Bird on Top" Oil on Canvas 26 x 26 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Reclining Blue Sculptural Teapot, Whimsical Decorative Art Sculpture
Reclining Blue Sculptural Teapot, Whimsical Decorative Art Sculpture

Reclining Blue Sculptural Teapot, Whimsical Decorative Art Sculpture

Located in Toronto, ON

This is a beautiful ceramic sculpture piece by Hamilton potter Shu-Chen Cheng. Each piece's surface texture and coloring are unique due to the sculpture glazes used to create them. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

SMALL WHIMSICAL TEAPOT BY PETER SHIRE.
SMALL WHIMSICAL TEAPOT BY PETER SHIRE.

SMALL WHIMSICAL TEAPOT BY PETER SHIRE.

Located in New York, NY

Small whimsical teapot by PETER SHIRE. The bottom is embossed with the letters EXP and 1979 A.D.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Novelty Teapot with Phallic Spout
Novelty Teapot with Phallic Spout

Novelty Teapot with Phallic Spout

By Torpor Ware

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This whimsical teapot adds a touch of humour to any table setting or room.

Category

Late 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic Monkey Teapot , Hand  made in South Africa
Ceramic Monkey Teapot , Hand  made in South Africa

Ceramic Monkey Teapot , Hand made in South Africa

By Ardmore Design

Located in North Miami, FL

The teapot features a whimsical monkey design, reflecting the playful and expressive nature often celebrated in African art.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Monkey Teapot Introducing the whimsical Monkey Teapot, a stunning ceramic art piece crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa in 2024.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

"5 Stacked Cups on Purple Background"  Elegant Still Life, Lavender, Gold, White
"5 Stacked Cups on Purple Background"  Elegant Still Life, Lavender, Gold, White

"5 Stacked Cups on Purple Background" Elegant Still Life, Lavender, Gold, White

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Five Stacked Cups in Gold, Lavender, Blue and White" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and w...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Majolica Moulin Rouge Teapot
Majolica Moulin Rouge Teapot

Majolica Moulin Rouge Teapot

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H 10.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Majolica Moulin Rouge Teapot

Located in Kirkland, WA

Majolica Moulin Rouge Teapot This is a whimsical teapot from France depicting the Moulin Rouge caberet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Oversized Standing Lamps by Peter Shire for the L. A. Olympics
Oversized Standing Lamps by Peter Shire for the L. A. Olympics

Oversized Standing Lamps by Peter Shire for the L. A. Olympics

By Peter Shire

Located in North Hollywood, CA

As primarily a clay sculptor, his colorful and whimsical teapots became a "must have" in any respectable art collection.

Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Whimsical Herend Chanticleer Teapot, Sugar and Creamer with Figural Chicken Tops
Whimsical Herend Chanticleer Teapot, Sugar and Creamer with Figural Chicken Tops

Whimsical Herend Chanticleer Teapot, Sugar and Creamer with Figural Chicken Tops

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

This set includes a teapot, a sugar and a creamer. On the top of the teapot and covered sugar is a figure of a colorful chicken.

Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Famille Rose Teapot
19th Century Famille Rose Teapot

19th Century Famille Rose Teapot

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H 5.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Famille Rose Teapot

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A wonderfully detailed and whimsical hand painted Famille Rose teapot. There are many handpainted flowers interspersed with birds, butterflies and fruits.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Stone Soldier Pottery, Artisan-Made Naturalistic Stoneware Teapot
Vintage Stone Soldier Pottery, Artisan-Made Naturalistic Stoneware Teapot

Vintage Stone Soldier Pottery, Artisan-Made Naturalistic Stoneware Teapot

Located in South Newfane, VT

The potter has created a whimsical yet sturdy teapot, reminiscent of forest shapes and tones.

Category

Late 20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

19th Century English Salt Glazed Stoneware Pineapple Form Teapot
19th Century English Salt Glazed Stoneware Pineapple Form Teapot

19th Century English Salt Glazed Stoneware Pineapple Form Teapot

Located in Essex, MA

This is a whimsical, wonderfully sculptural teapot that reflects the ingenuity and wit of 19th century English design and craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

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Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton
Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton

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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 3.75 in

Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

"Cockerel & Monkey Minton Majolica Teapot the protrusive cockerel head with forming the spout, a smiling, like if he was riding the cockerel, is making a handle. The removable lid is...

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Tony Wood Studio England Pussy Foot Cat Shaped Teapot, Ceramics
Tony Wood Studio England Pussy Foot Cat Shaped Teapot, Ceramics

Tony Wood Studio England Pussy Foot Cat Shaped Teapot, Ceramics

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage playful ceramic teapot features cat-shaped body with curled tail serving as a handle and lifted front paw - as a spout; the lid is done in shape of a cat's head. Naturalisti...

Category

Late 20th Century English British Colonial Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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Whimsical Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic whimsical teapot available at 1stDibs. A whimsical teapot — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage whimsical teapot you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer whimsical teapot, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A whimsical teapot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whimsical teapot over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, Eva Zeisel and George Jones are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Whimsical Teapot?

The average selling price for a whimsical teapot at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $16,600 for the highest priced.