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Antique French Modernist Copper Kettle, Art Deco Cubist Design, 1920s
Antique French Modernist Copper Kettle, Art Deco Cubist Design, 1920s

Antique French Modernist Copper Kettle, Art Deco Cubist Design, 1920s

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE COPPER KETTLE Casting an angular silhouette with triangular and diamond shapes throughout in the modernist taste. A trailblazing design for its time. Hand made from coppe...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Copper

Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s
Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s

Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s

By Dorothy Hafner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an at...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver White Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado
Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver White Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado

Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver White Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our Simple Coffee Container, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The top features...

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Teaset. Denmark, 1960's
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Teaset. Denmark, 1960's

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Teaset. Denmark, 1960's

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Very smart tea and coffee set on a tray Made by Shelton,Denmark. Designed by Arne Jacobsen Makers marks on the base of most of the pieces. Printed label on the base of the tray F...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom

Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Chinese silver and enamel teapot is a mid-20th century piece from the final years of the Republic period, dating to around 1945. Combining traditional m...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

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Silver, Enamel

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim
Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This 23-piece tea and coffee service by Raynaud & Cie embodies the elegance and artistry for which Limoges porcelain is renowned. Each piece is crafted from fine, translucent porcela...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Astronomici Tea Cups
Set of 6 Astronomici Tea Cups

Set of 6 Astronomici Tea Cups

By Fornasetti

Located in Milan, IT

This set of hand-decorated porcelain tea cups with gold accents is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this ensemble a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies betwee...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service Set
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service Set

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous assembled antique Victorian silver plate service set, including three tea or coffee pots and a large serving tray. In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Early 20th C...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hand-crafted elegant 925 sterling silver Mid Century modern coffee or tea pot with handle and lid fashioned in rare Jacaranda wood. This piece is a superb quality example of the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Tea Pot
Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Tea Pot

A fine antique Baltimore silver repousse tea pot. By Schofield. In sterling silver. In the rare 'Castle' pattern, depicting a castle in a forest landscape scene. With a ram's he...

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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France
5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France

5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant five-piece French silver-plated tea and coffee service from the Art Deco Period. The set includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, milk jug, and a large oval tray w...

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1930s Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray
Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups, Punch Bowl, Ladle, and Round Tray - 15 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Punch Bowl: 1" H x 20" Diam...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period
Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FIFTEEN-PIECE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SET, LATE MEIJI PERIOD, C.1910 From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this exceptional fifteen-piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1910. Executed in the Chinese style and richly detailed throughout, the set comprises six teacups with matching saucers, a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar pot, and a milk jug. Each piece has been masterfully inlaid with fine cloisonné wirework in a range of gauges, forming a profusion of roundels, fan motifs, and cloud shapes containing miniature landscape scenes, symbolic flora, and stylised fauna. Decorative themes include irises, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, mythical dragons, and auspicious bats, all set against a rich ground of gold spiral enamel and bordered with ‘fish scale’ cloisonné...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups
Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Stacking Cups and Ladle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Bowl: 7.75" H x 12" Diameter. Cups: 2.25" H x 3"...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pots, sugar, creamer, and large service tray. By Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measuremen...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 Pcs
Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 Pcs

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle English Edwardian Silver Plated Engraved and Monogrammed Tea Service Set - 4 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Sugar Bo...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Pair of English Victorian Porcelain Teacups and Saucers
Pair of English Victorian Porcelain Teacups and Saucers

Pair of English Victorian Porcelain Teacups and Saucers

By Royal Worcester

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian white and brown porcelain tea cups and saucers with floral and leaf decoration (Royal Worcester) (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Pour your warm milk with grace and elegance using our milk lapis, a plated brass vessel crafted in italy with precision turning techniques. The exquisite stone handle in lapis lazuli...

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s
Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s

Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Coffee/tea set - 1930s This coffee set from the 1930s is in the typical style of the streamline modern. It includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and a handled tray. Th...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal, Silver Plate

French Epinal Porcelain Tea Set, Rovina V.S., Hand-Painted Roses
French Epinal Porcelain Tea Set, Rovina V.S., Hand-Painted Roses

French Epinal Porcelain Tea Set, Rovina V.S., Hand-Painted Roses

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French porcelain tea service, signed Rovina V.S. Épinal, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative craftsmanship. Produced in the Épinal region, known for it...

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Early 20th Century French Restauration Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Paint

Very Large 10 Pc Antique Victorian Pairpoint Silverplate Quadruple Plate Tea Set
Very Large 10 Pc Antique Victorian Pairpoint Silverplate Quadruple Plate Tea Set

Very Large 10 Pc Antique Victorian Pairpoint Silverplate Quadruple Plate Tea Set

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, large 10 piece Victorian silver plated tea set. By Pairpoint. In quadruple plate (Pairpoint's robust silverplating technique.) Pattern no. 313. With a stippled ground and...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Teapot in Metal and Teak, Germany, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Teapot in Metal and Teak, Germany, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Teapot in Metal and Teak, Germany, 1960s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Metal and Teak Teapot, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Count...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces
Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces

Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces

By ULIM Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This beautiful 41-piece tea and coffee set is part of the ULIM collection, a classic and highly sought-after design from Limoges, known for its fine French porcelain. Adorned with a ...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces
19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

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1880s Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy
English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy

English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

An English sterling silver plate covered biscuit box or tea caddy with hinged finial lid top, attached claw footed gallery tray, and exterior repou...

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20th Century English Empire Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set, 4-Piece Footed Service Ornate Handles lids
Antique Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set, 4-Piece Footed Service Ornate Handles lids

Antique Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set, 4-Piece Footed Service Ornate Handles lids

Located in Wembley, GB

Vintage Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Set – 4-Piece Victorian/Edwardian Footed Service with Ornate Handles & Lids, Elegant Silverplate Teapot, Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl & Creamer Bring timeless elegance to your table with this exquisite vintage silver tea and coffee service set. Beautifully crafted with ornate scroll handles, finial lids, and claw-style feet, this 4-piece silverplate set combines luxury, tradition, and functionality in one. Perfect for hosting elegant tea parties or afternoon gatherings or as a refined display piece, this set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer—all designed with stunning detail and polished to a radiant shine. Complete 4-piece silver service set...

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1920s British Rococo Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set
Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set

Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous, early 20th century large Russian imperial brass samovar set. Tray and bowl included. Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth and stands 22.5" tall.

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot, 1902
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot, 1902

Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot, 1902

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique silverplate tea kettle or coffee pot By Tiffany & Co. USA, 1902 Measures: 7.5"W x 4"D x 9.75"H. Good original vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Silver Plated & Malachite Tea Service Set, Mexican Modernism
Emilia Castillo Silver Plated & Malachite Tea Service Set, Mexican Modernism

Emilia Castillo Silver Plated & Malachite Tea Service Set, Mexican Modernism

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and whimsical tea or coffee service set by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and embodying the finest traditions of Mexican si...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage
Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage

Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage

By Bo Fajans

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning teapot designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model "Lilly" that is super rare to find today. The teapot is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and about 23,5 cm (9.4") long. I...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Art Deco Silver plated Coffee Set
Art Deco Silver plated Coffee Set

Art Deco Silver plated Coffee Set

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, we offer this Silver plated Art Deco Coffee Set. 1. Height: 23.5 cm. Width: 14.5 cm. Depth: 8 cm. 2. Height: 17.5 cm. Width: 20 cm. Depth: 10 cm. 3. Height: 13 cm. Width:...

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1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Bakelite

Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal

Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German porcelain coffee or tea cup set, with creamer and sugar, in white with touches of gold and blue. Set includes six cups, one creamer and one sugar bowl with lid, al...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

By Minton

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming set comprises seven finely decorated teacups with matching saucers, six of which are signed Minton, one of the most celebrated English porcelain manufacturers of the 19...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Paint

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

By Bloor Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set c...

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1820s English Regency Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert
Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert

Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert

By Royal Albert

Located in Delft, NL

Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert A set of eleven porcelain cups and saucers made by Royal Albert, England. Royal Albert was founded by Thomas Clark Wild, ca 1894. two small cups and saucers of the "Serena" model from before 1977 two cups and saucers, large and small, model Chelsea Bird 1950s-70s small cup and saucer model "Sweet Violets" 1960s-70s two cups and saucers small and large from the "Moss Rose" model before the 1960s-70s small cup and saucer, Model Blue Blossom, 1988 large cup and saucer model "Lady...

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Mid-20th Century English Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. With maker's mark on bottom of both as shown in last two images. Excellent condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Measurements include: Saucer: 5.38" Diameter. Cup: 2.5" Height x 3.13" Diameter. Other items shown are available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For German turquoise blue and gold plate...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Mid-Century Cocktail Sipper Straws with Heart-Shaped Spoons, 1950s
Set of 5 Mid-Century Cocktail Sipper Straws with Heart-Shaped Spoons, 1950s

Set of 5 Mid-Century Cocktail Sipper Straws with Heart-Shaped Spoons, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, PM Italy

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This charming set of five vintage cocktail sipper straws is a beautiful example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, made by the renowned PM Italy. Designed in the style of Gio P...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service
19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service

19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century English Sheffield silver plate tableware five pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior floral details and paw. The set include a tall ...

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Early 1800s English High Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

1950s Large Traditional Engraved Sterling Silver Teapot
1950s Large Traditional Engraved Sterling Silver Teapot

1950s Large Traditional Engraved Sterling Silver Teapot

Located in Paris, FR

A handcrafted Moorish sterling silver teapot handcrafted in the 1950s. Its wooden handle, meticulously sculpted, complements the silver. What truly sets this piece apart are the intr...

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1950s Unknown Moorish Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed
80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed

80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Spectacular, Post Modern, Memphis Design, One of a Kind, Handmade, tossed pottery and painted yellow tea pot, with a crackle finish, I adorned with both incised and applied colorful...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Metal

Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets

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.