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Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Calderoni...

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

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Alpaca

1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black
1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black

1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Bold 1970s tea set in glazed ceramic, designed in the spirit of Ettore Sottsass with strong geometric volumes, squared handles, and a striking red-and-black color-block palette. The ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set
4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set

4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Danish Modern Dimensions: - 9.50”H x 8”W x 5”D - 6”H x 9.50”W x 6.50”D - 3.50”H x 4”W x 4”D - 4.25”H x 4.25”W x 3”D Sleek, sculptural,...

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1960s Danish Other Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Nippon Nagoya Shofu Gold Porcelain Tea set for four
Antique Nippon Nagoya Shofu Gold Porcelain Tea set for four

Antique Nippon Nagoya Shofu Gold Porcelain Tea set for four

Located in Pomona, CA

Lovely delicate gold on white hand gilded Tea Service for 4. This tea service set is very old and still very beautiful! Very thin porcelain with heavy gold painted chrysanthemums an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeset Empire Style with oblong tray
Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeset Empire Style with oblong tray

Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeset Empire Style with oblong tray

By Ferrari Milano

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressive Empire-style tea and coffee set on a base with a tray. The set is in the classic Napoleonic Empire style, with a base and gilded interior for the milk jug and sugar bowl. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Tea Sets

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Silver

Group of Worcester Lord Henry Tynne Type Teawares, circa 1775
Group of Worcester Lord Henry Tynne Type Teawares, circa 1775

Group of Worcester Lord Henry Tynne Type Teawares, circa 1775

Located in New York, NY

Each painted with landscape roundels flanked by flower sprays within a narrow blue and gilt border, comprising: a fluted barrel-shaped teapot and cover and a hexagonal fluted stand; a covered sugar and another hexagonal fluted teapot...

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1770s English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot - 1914
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot - 1914

Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot - 1914

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by Liberty & Co. this beautiful, Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Teapot features a hand hammered finish, panelled sections, a dash border and A...

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents
Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents

Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents

Three-piece spherical tea set by Walter von Nessen for Chase, USA, c.1940s. The set includes an electric tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl with bone colored Bakelite handles. The chrom...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot
Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot

Tiffany & Co. Style Art Deco Silverplate Tea Kettle or Coffee Pot

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Victorian silver plate tea kettle or coffee pot In the manner of Tiffany & Co. By Civic England, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 10.75"W x ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

George III period Neoclassical sterling silver coffee pot made in London in 1787
George III period Neoclassical sterling silver coffee pot made in London in 1787

George III period Neoclassical sterling silver coffee pot made in London in 1787

By Thomas Daniell

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Thomas Daniell, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is urn shape, standing on a pedestal foot, and is very plain in style, ...

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1780s English George III Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 'Clements Tea Set' - Eric Clements for Mappin & Webb - 1963
Sterling Silver 'Clements Tea Set' - Eric Clements for Mappin & Webb - 1963

Sterling Silver 'Clements Tea Set' - Eric Clements for Mappin & Webb - 1963

By Mappin & Webb, Eric Clements

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield between 1963 and 1965 by Mappin & Webb, this exceptional Elizabeth II sterling silver four-piece tea set was designed by Eric Clements. Known as the 'Clem...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color
Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful set of 2 earthenware tea cups in the "George Sand" collection. These tea cups feature an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawberry leaves, ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy
Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy

Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Porcelain lidded samovar, tea or coffee urn, handmade in Italy. Great decorative piece with handles and brass metal sprout. Great to use for serving hot tea or any beverage. Beautiful colorful hot water urn samovar in the Russian style. Gilt fine porcelain tea pot hand...

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1960s Italian Renaissance Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

41-Piece 19th Century Vieux-Paris Coffee & Tea Service
41-Piece 19th Century Vieux-Paris Coffee & Tea Service

41-Piece 19th Century Vieux-Paris Coffee & Tea Service

Located in Dallas, TX

41-Piece 19th century Vieux-Paris coffee & tea service is a stunning collection that will let you entertain in style! Each piece is carefully crafted from fine porcelain, then hand-p...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Five Piece Tea Set By Sabattini
Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Five Piece Tea Set By Sabattini

Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Five Piece Tea Set By Sabattini

By Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century Italian silver plated five piece tea set, designed in 1989 for Argenteria Sabattini, Bregnano. The set is notable for its strikingly unconventional design, chara...

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20th Century Italian Other Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", white color
Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", white color

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", white color

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful set of 2 earthenware tea cups in the "George Sand" collection. These tea cups feature an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawberry leaves, ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Porcelain Red Burgundy Coffee Tea Cups, 1967
Porcelain Red Burgundy Coffee Tea Cups, 1967

Porcelain Red Burgundy Coffee Tea Cups, 1967

Located in New York, NY

A chic set of three (3) red burgundy, gold, and black porcelain coffee or teacups, Midcentury Modern, mid-20th century, 1967. Very good condition as shown in images with no chips not...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set
Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set

Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual sterling silver tea and coffee set of art deco design. The four pieces were hallmarked in England between 1935 and 1937, and the squat round form is complemented o...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set
Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

By Hutschenreuther

Located in East Quogue, NY

Decorative white porcelain 'Apart' coffee demitasse set from Hutschenreuther Selb, with 6 cups, 6 saucers, coffee pot, creamer/milk jug, and sugar bowl (15-piece set). German porcela...

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1950s German Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical st...

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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Jenaer Glas. Bauhaus-inspired tea set in glass, 1930s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Jenaer Glas. Bauhaus-inspired tea set in glass, 1930s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Jenaer Glas. Bauhaus-inspired tea set in glass, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Jenaer Glas Tea set, 1930s. Bauhaus-inspired tea set consisting of 6 teacups (H. 4 cm, Ø 13 cm), 6 saucers (Ø 15 cm) and 6 plates (Ø 17 cm). Produced in heat-r...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960
Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960

Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960

By Christofle

Located in Renens, CH

Limited production (14/20) « Float » coffee set in gilded métal, in the style of Christofle and Tomas Kral, in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960. Object composed of : - A tray (W: ...

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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s

By Arthur Krupp, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant Italian Art Deco tea and coffee service produced by Krupp Milano in the 1940s. This refined five-piece set is executed in silver-plated metal and features a clean, modernist ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787
Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787

Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot Stand, features a bead and an engraved border, and pierved neocl...

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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot
Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Classic aged Moroccan silver plated tea pot. Handcrafted in Morocco. Our gently vintage Moroccan teapots come from the older areas of the brass market of Marrakesh and though not ant...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790
English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790

English Porcelain Fluted Pink-Ground Tea Service, circa 1790

Located in New York, NY

Comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and similar sugar bowl and cover. Cross batons and D mark, pattern number 574. With ring finials, the pink border between gilt lines and with gilt pe...

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1790s English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents
Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents

By Wedgwood

Located in Middleburg, VA

1820 Wedgwood Biggin teapot. Dating to the 1820s this is a spectacular and elegant biggin. This is named for Mr. Biggin, who developed the form in 1817. Biggins can be used as teapots or coffee pot, with the upper part holding tea leaves or coffee grounds and having two perforated strainers through which boiling water is poured. The lid has a small round button handle with a hole in the center to vent steam. Wedgwood decorated the lid, upper section and lower body with applied blue glaze, finely detailed floral bands. The body design is the same Wedgwood used...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Face Painted Colorful Tea Pot
Vintage Face Painted Colorful Tea Pot

Vintage Face Painted Colorful Tea Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and unique vintage teapot with an arrangement of colors painted on its ceramic surface. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century North American Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English 8-People Silver Coffee & Tea Set

English 8-People Silver Coffee & Tea Set

By Bragagnolo Argenti

Located in Milan, IT

Brimming with class and opulence, this ornate set for 8 people allows for enjoying a good cup of coffee while immersed in a refined English atmosphere. It counts a teapot (W: 22.5 cm...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Tea set by Settimo Rometti for Rometti Ceramiche, 1960s
Tea set by Settimo Rometti for Rometti Ceramiche, 1960s

Tea set by Settimo Rometti for Rometti Ceramiche, 1960s

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Beautiful and rare tea set for six people, made in the 1960s, complete with teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl. Perfectly intact. Warm colors typical of the period. Rometti Ceramiche is...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Reed & Barton Regent 5600 Silver Plated Tea Coffee Service - 4 Pc Set
Vintage Reed & Barton Regent 5600 Silver Plated Tea Coffee Service - 4 Pc Set

Vintage Reed & Barton Regent 5600 Silver Plated Tea Coffee Service - 4 Pc Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Reed & Barton "Regenct" 5600 Silver Plated Victorian Tea Coffee Service - 4 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) Coffee pot, (1) Teapot, (1) Covered sugar bowl, (1) Creamer, hall...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Hawksworth Eyre & Co Victorian Silver Plated "Pineapple" Figural Tipping Tea Pot
Hawksworth Eyre & Co Victorian Silver Plated "Pineapple" Figural Tipping Tea Pot

Hawksworth Eyre & Co Victorian Silver Plated "Pineapple" Figural Tipping Tea Pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Hawksworth Eyre & Co Victorian Silver Plated "Pineapple" Figural Tipping Tea Pot on Warming Base. Stunning and rare model. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf
Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf

Silver coffee and tea set is an original group of decorative objects realized in the between the 1920s and the 1920s. Original silver metal. Made in Germany by WMF. Farir ...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, London 1913 William Comyns
Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, London 1913 William Comyns

Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, London 1913 William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London, 1913 by William Comyns, this handsome, antique sterling silver cafe Au Lait, are plain in style, and feature loop wooden side handles, reed borders, and bead de...

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1910s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Denby England, Blue and White Coffee Set, Mid-20th Century
Denby England, Blue and White Coffee Set, Mid-20th Century

Denby England, Blue and White Coffee Set, Mid-20th Century

By Denby Pottery England

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This mid-20th century Denby coffee service, made in England, reflects the elegance and durability of the brand’s renowned stoneware. The set comprises a tall coffee pot with lid, twe...

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20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Victorian Decorative 5 Piece Tea & Coffee Service by Barnards - London 1862
Victorian Decorative 5 Piece Tea & Coffee Service by Barnards - London 1862

Victorian Decorative 5 Piece Tea & Coffee Service by Barnards - London 1862

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1862, 1863 and 1864 by Edward & John Barnard, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features wonderful chased and engraved decorat...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Set of Four "Viking" Teacups with Saucers
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Set of Four "Viking" Teacups with Saucers

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Set of Four "Viking" Teacups with Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Set of four "Viking" teacups with saucers and four plates, 1960s. In very good condition. The cup measures: 9.5 x 6.5 cm. The saucer measures: 1...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

110 Piece "Tickled Pink" Serverware Dinner Plate Platter Bowl Set By Vernonware
110 Piece "Tickled Pink" Serverware Dinner Plate Platter Bowl Set By Vernonware

110 Piece "Tickled Pink" Serverware Dinner Plate Platter Bowl Set By Vernonware

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Vernon “Tickled Pink” dishware set featuring a cheerful mid-century design in soft blush and rosy pink tones. Crafted by Vernonware in California, this charming set captures ...

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1950s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl 1970s
Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl 1970s

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony. It was made around Showa era 1970s. The materials are porcelain. Dimensions: H 8.2 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm

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1970s Japanese Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coffee or Tea Set of Nine, Metal and Plastic, Black, 1950s
Vintage Coffee or Tea Set of Nine, Metal and Plastic, Black, 1950s

Vintage Coffee or Tea Set of Nine, Metal and Plastic, Black, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Coffee or Tea Set, Set of 9, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century
Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century

Fine Porcelain Silver Mounted Tea Pot and Cover, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine porcelain silver mounted tea pot and cover 19th century possibly Meissan with underglaze blue crossed swords mark Measures: Height 7.62 in. (19.4 cm.)

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Reed & Barton 1929 English Regency Silver Plated Samovar Tea Set 4 Pcs
Antique Reed & Barton 1929 English Regency Silver Plated Samovar Tea Set 4 Pcs

Antique Reed & Barton 1929 English Regency Silver Plated Samovar Tea Set 4 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Reed & Barton 1929 English Regency Silver Plated Samovar Tea Set 4 Pcs. Listing in cludes (1) hot water samovar (1)coffee/teapot (1) creamer (1) covered sugar bowl. Cir...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups

Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers Minton and dating from around 1800. The coffee cans are of cylindrical shape with lo...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 4-person Tea Set, Japanese, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, After Arita, Art Deco
Vintage 4-person Tea Set, Japanese, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, After Arita, Art Deco

Vintage 4-person Tea Set, Japanese, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, After Arita, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 4-person tea set. A Japanese, ceramic teapot and cups service in the manner of Arita ware, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Delightfully decorated t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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.