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Le Tasse de The (The Cup of Tea)
By Manuel Robbe
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Le Tasse de The (The Cup of Tea) Color aquatint and etching, c. 1906 Signed in pencil in the image
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Cup of tea and ray of light, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on wooden board. I like to paint everyday objects that I use. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rabbi, Cup of Tea, Shtetl Americana Judaica Lithograph WPA Social Realist Artist
By William Gropper
Located in Surfside, FL
Side of New York or East European Shtetl. Orthodox Jewish Rabbi having a glass of tea. The New-York
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pink Background Still Life Scene, Cup of Tea, Wood Croissant, Retro, Giclée
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...
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2010s Art Deco Still-life Prints

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Giclée, Archiva...

Hotel Silver Tea Pot
Located in Houston, TX
Enjoy this charming 19th century tea pot from France while entertaining or enjoying a cup of tea
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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Tea Pot
Hotel Silver Tea Pot
H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique
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Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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. By Heidi Daus. Hallmarks: Heidi Daus, C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Pots
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of 3 Chinese Export Porcelain blue & white tea pots. Treat yourself to a cup of tea or
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Lotus Tea Pot
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
five cups of tea.
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Lotus Tea Pot
Lotus Tea Pot
H 7.49 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Mandarin Tea Pot
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
a contemporary home, this pot makes about six to eight cups of tea.
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Mandarin Tea Pot
Mandarin Tea Pot
H 6.7 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Nippon Hand Painted Floral Tea/Coffee Pot with 6 Demitasse Cups&Saucers
Located in Naples, FL
enjoying a quiet cup of tea at home. The multicolor floral pattern and vintage charm of this set makes it
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tai Tea Pot
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
. It will make about six to eight cups of tea.
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Tai Tea Pot
Tai Tea Pot
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 11.82 in
Linh Tea Pot
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
statement in both a classic and contemporary home. With a capacity of four to five cups of tea, this pot was
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Linh Tea Pot
Linh Tea Pot
H 7.49 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Two-Tier Solid Quarter Sawn Oak Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
any occasion, cocktail snacks, flowers or even a cup of tea depending on how you want to use it for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
Serve the next cup of tea in this elegant classic fine and impressive antique Edwardian English
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
H 6.75 in W 11.58 in D 5 in
Set of 2 Arts And Crafts White Brown Ceramic Teapots
Located in Miami, FL
Life's cares seem to fade away and become more manageable over a steaming hot cup of tea. Here we
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Swansea Porcelain Tea Set, Tea & Breakfast Cup White and Gilt, Regency ca 1820
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
for a larger cup of tea with a lot more milk.  The Swansea pottery became famous in the early 19th
Category

Antique 1820s Welsh Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Afternoon Tea
By Hua Chen
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Hua Chen captured the ethereal beauty of this woman sitting down for an afternoon cup of tea. This
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Nude Prints

Materials

Giclée

Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
H 39.35 in W 32.5 in
Espresso or Tea Set by Lagardo Tackett
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Lagardo Tackett tea or espresso set of cups and saucers is a stunning blend of artistry and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Astronomici Tea Cups
Set of 6 Astronomici Tea Cups
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Oceano Set of 4 Tea Cups
By Picta
Located in Milan, IT
A patient manual crafting process is behind this clean-lined stoneware set of 4 tea cups. The
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Oceano Set of 4 Tea Cups
Oceano Set of 4 Tea Cups
H 2.96 in W 3.47 in D 3.47 in
Set of 6 Sole Tea Cups
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
themes of the Atelier: here it is the protagonist of this set of hand-decorated porcelain tea cups with
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Sole Tea Cups
Set of 6 Sole Tea Cups
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Ivory Set of 4 Tea Cups
By Picta
Located in Milan, IT
, this set of 4 tea cups makes for an elegant solution for sipping infusions or American coffee, alike
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Ivory Set of 4 Tea Cups
Ivory Set of 4 Tea Cups
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
"Suiseki Tea Cups" Hand Blown Glass Tea Cups by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Suiseki Tea Cups A pair of Hand-Blown Glass Tea Cups by Simone Crestani Suiseki Tea Cups are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

French Tea Cup Ligne
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ligne
French Tea Cup Ligne
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
French Tea Cup Ecaille
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ecaille
French Tea Cup Ecaille
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
French Tea Cup Graphik
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Graphik
French Tea Cup Graphik
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
French Tea Cup Vague
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Vague
French Tea Cup Vague
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
Tea Cup Karo - Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Karo - Set of 4 + Saucers
Tea Cup Karo - Set of 4 + Saucers
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
H 3.1 in W 2.4 in D 2.4 in
Blue Willow English Tea Cups, Set of 8
Located in Bradenton, FL
Ironstone, made by English Ironstone Tableware Ltd of Staffordshire. Shapely cups with loop handles are
Category

Late 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Willow English Tea Cups, Set of 8
Blue Willow English Tea Cups, Set of 8
H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Vague / Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 2 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Vague - Set of 2 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Graphic / Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Ecaille - Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Cup Mixed / Set of 4 + Saucers
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
This opulent set of two tea cups with saucers will make a sophisticated addition to an afternoon
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
H 0.79 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Rustic Traditional Ceramic Tea Cups, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of these rustic traditional ceramic tea cups, dating back
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's exquisite LOTUS tea set made with genuine silver and gem quality Ural nephrite, a
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Jade, Silver

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup
MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup
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H 1.78 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Indulge in the artistry of Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups, a set of six that
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Blue Gold White Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Saucer Demitasse Espresso
By Tiffany & Co., Hammersley
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue and gold on white porcelain demitasse coffee or tea cup and saucer set, made
Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 cups decorated. They are marked on the base. Garden scene of butterflees and
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Taisho Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand"
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
. Hand-washing only. Dimensions : - cup : diameter 9.5 cm x height 7,5 cm - saucer : diameter 15 cm
Category

2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Hazel Atlas Pastel Moderntone Platonite Coffee Tea Cups - Set of Four
Located in Munster, IN
Adorably vintage... this set of four tea cups is ready to bring their pastel vibes into your home
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

1950's Rose Moss Tea Cup and Saucer - Set of Four
By Universal Potteries
Located in Munster, IN
Adorably vintage, this rose garden inspired tea set is pretty and enduring. In the early 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

German Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer, Set of 4
By Schumann Arzberg 1
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set or four (4) German porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucers by Schumann Arzberg
Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period examples, 18th century A Japanese pair of Imari tea bowls / chocolate cups
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine. Set of six tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine. A set of six tea cups with saucers. Hand-painted. Mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl. Four sets of 'Tema' tea cups with saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware. From the 1970s. Model
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware. From the 1970s. Model
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Set of Six Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Tea Set Cups, Russia 1960s
By Lomonosov
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 vintage porcelain tea cups with saucers, manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Super Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Flowers, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of 12 Antique Super Set Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Imari Flowers, 18th Century
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made 18/19th century enamel on bronze/copper powder box. Canton Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlon...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris French Porcelain Coffee Espresso or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, Set of 4
By Lerosey China
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) French porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and
Category

Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Cup Of Tea For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cup of tea you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every cup of tea was constructed with great care. Find 80 options for an antique or vintage cup of tea now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cup of tea, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cup of tea is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Marie Burgos Design, André Fu and Wedgwood each produced at least one beautiful cup of tea that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cup Of Tea?

The average selling price for a cup of tea at 1stDibs is $570, while they’re typically $66 on the low end and $188,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cup Of Tea
  • 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
    Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A wedding cup has a swiveling cup and a hollow dress which allows both the bride and groom to drink simultaneously. It is used for a toast and a trial for the bride and the groom. Find a collection of vintage and antique wedding cups 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Stirrup cups were traditionally used for giving a drink to someone on horseback. Most often, people presented them to those about to depart for hunts. As a result, many have deer, fox, dog or duck etchings. Find a variety of stirrup cups on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse is half the cup of a traditional mug. Demitasses usually come with accompanying saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A stirrup cup is a drink or parting cup that’s given to guests when they’re leaving. This goes back to when guests would leave on horseback, literally with their feet in stirrups. Stirrup cups are also often tied to a hunt and handed to hunters as they arrive home or leave for a hunt. Find an assortment of stirrup cups from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tradition of the loving cup involves two people drinking out of the double-handled cup at the same time. It is a common part of Scottish wedding ceremonies and symbolizes the intimacy and selflessness that come with marriage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of loving cups.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A loving cup was originally a drinking cup that was designed to be shared at banquets, weddings and other celebrations. It featured two handles to make it easier to pass along. Cups would also be used as trophies, and led to the classic double-handled cup trophy shape. Shop an array of loving cups from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While a little copper exposure can be healthy, too much may be bad for your health and more acidic liquids can leech more copper out of the cup but this is still highly unlikely. You can also find unlined copper cups to be extra safe.

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28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.