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Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif
Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vibrant and finely detailed Chinese export porcelain tea service comprising one handled teacup and three matching saucers, decorated in a striking famille-rose palette with a rare ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

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

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Very original set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" set. It's named this way because inspired by the famous set created by the French ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue
MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue

MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue

By Russel Wright

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-century lifestyle influencer, Russel Wright believed, 'The table was the center of the home.' Now with ‘Mid-Mod’ all the rage again, Russel Wright’s American Modern Collection o...

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

Materials

Pottery

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Fajardo Taxco Silver Plate Brass Lapis Toucan Creamer Sugar Tray Set
1960s Fajardo Taxco Silver Plate Brass Lapis Toucan Creamer Sugar Tray Set

1960s Fajardo Taxco Silver Plate Brass Lapis Toucan Creamer Sugar Tray Set

By Fajardo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare mid-century Mexican modern creamer and covered sugar set with matching serving tray, designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Fajardo during the 1960s. The sculptural set is crafted from solid brass with silver plate and features striking toucan-form handles with lapis lazuli inlay, a highly recognizable decorative motif associated with expressive mid-century Taxco design and Mexican silversmithing traditions. The birds’ beaks are made from solid brass, creating a beautiful contrast against the silver-plated surfaces and deep blue lapis lazuli. Both the creamer pitcher and covered sugar pot display elegant repoussé decoration that appears to represent a stylized agave or botanical plant motif, reflecting the influence of traditional Mexican plant forms in modernist decorative arts. The bold forms and carefully balanced proportions give the pieces a distinctive presence, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship and artistic quality that made Taxco an international center for Mexican silversmithing in the mid-20th century. The oval serving tray features a wide border inlaid with lapis lazuli mosaic...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Rare Glass Orientalist Teapot, Italy, 1964
Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Rare Glass Orientalist Teapot, Italy, 1964

Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Rare Glass Orientalist Teapot, Italy, 1964

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: Archive of Cenedese glassworks, Murano, Italy. Ermanno Nason designed this beautiful teapot for Vetreria Gino Cenedese in 1964. It is composed of a milky, opaque glas...

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1960s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup
18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup

18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

Antique solid silver mate cup from the late 18th century, crafted in the Colonial style. This finely made piece reflects the traditional silverwork of the period, with an elegant and...

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1770s Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.
Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.

Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.

Located in New York, NY

Silver Plated, Rosewood Tray: H 4.5 cm x W 36.5 cm x D 30 cm H 1,77 in. x W 14,37 in. x D 11,81 in. Piece 1: H 15 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 14 cm H 5,90 in. x W 2,95 in. x D 5,51 in. Piece...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century German Pottery Teapot by Meike Falck Nicolaisen, 1960s
Mid-Century German Pottery Teapot by Meike Falck Nicolaisen, 1960s

Mid-Century German Pottery Teapot by Meike Falck Nicolaisen, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Pottery Teapot by Meike Falck Nicolaisen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materi...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Group of Six 19th Century French Copper Kettles
Group of Six 19th Century French Copper Kettles

Group of Six 19th Century French Copper Kettles

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Group of six continental copper spouted and handled kettles. One marked "Carlstom Yarberg" and another "SKS Wasa." Period: 19th century Origin: Continent...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Monteverde is a collection inspired by the Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica, located in the central part of the country. It is a mountainous area rich in biodiversity, known for it...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2
Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2

Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and pink set against a stunningly shaped ovoid porcelain body in blue, to create a mesmerizing surface. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold details and is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. Hydrangeas with intricate details decorate the surface of this remarkable cup and continue to decorate the inside of the cup. "Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. The artist's profile is available upon request. This elegant gilded porcelain matcha tea cup...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer Richard Ginori, Italy, circa mid-20th century, circa 1960s. Colors include: gold gilt a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Michael Lambert Modernist Tea Set
Michael Lambert Modernist Tea Set

Michael Lambert Modernist Tea Set

By Michael Lambert

Located in New York, NY

1980's modernist tea set by California ceramist Michael Lambert, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use. Sugar holder...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Clay

Espresso set for 6 people with Stone Age painting Lascaux, France 1960s
Espresso set for 6 people with Stone Age painting Lascaux, France 1960s

Espresso set for 6 people with Stone Age painting Lascaux, France 1960s

Located in Hannover, DE

Stunning espresso set for 6 people. The pot is 15cm high and the plates are 10cm wide, 9cm deep and 1.5cm high. This dreamy service reflects a piece of contemporary history, created ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s
Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s

By Richard Sapper

Located in Hamburg, DE

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional infor...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Linie  “Copper Luster” Coffee Service
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Linie  “Copper Luster” Coffee Service

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Copper Luster” Coffee Service

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Chicago, IL

Fifty piece coffee and tea service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal’s Studio Line. The set is called the “Hilton” as it first appeared at the Berlin Hilton Hotel, Germany. The set con...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Grosvenor China Porcelain Orange Batwing Demitasse Service for Waring & Gillow
Grosvenor China Porcelain Orange Batwing Demitasse Service for Waring & Gillow

Grosvenor China Porcelain Orange Batwing Demitasse Service for Waring & Gillow

Located in Nottingham, GB

Flaring panels of burnt orange enamel frame delicate white fishscale grounds and polychrome floral sprigs across this six-person demitasse coffee service. Derived from the traditional English Batwing design, the decoration pairs deep orange scalloped reserves with raised scrolling rococo gilding, pendant foliate flourishes, and clusters of colourful garden flowers on clean white porcelain. Each demitasse cup is potted from lightweight bone china with straight, gently tapering cylindrical sides, a plain foot, and an ear-shaped loop handle highlighted by gilt lining. The matching saucers have shallow wells and lobed rims, repeating the orange panels, foliate gilding, and bright floral bouquets around a plain central recess. Jackson and Gosling produced this service during the 1930s at their Grosvenor Works in Longton, Staffordshire, manufactured expressly for the London firm Waring and Gillow. The underside of each cup and saucer carries the blue printed transfer backstamp reading 'Grosvenor China...

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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Las Palmas, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Las Palmas, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Las Palmas, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Las Palmas Porcelain Collection owes its name to the city of Palmas, in Brazil. It is a true tribute to palm trees, whether it is their leaves, the whole plant, or even the lands...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Sauciere for Arzberg, 1990s
Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Sauciere for Arzberg, 1990s

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Sauciere for Arzberg, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Sauciere by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution ...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970
White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970

White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970

By Jacques Laroussinie

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Virebent - designed by Jacques Laroussinie, circa 1970 Original white and brown 20th century porcelain ceramic tea pot. Original perfect condition Signed under the base ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Teapot in Glazed Earthenware for Arabia Finland in Brown Color Midcentury
Teapot in Glazed Earthenware for Arabia Finland in Brown Color Midcentury

Teapot in Glazed Earthenware for Arabia Finland in Brown Color Midcentury

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Teapot Arabia Finland teapot, designed Circa 1950, manufactured Circa 1950. Fired and glazed earthenware, brown finish, Ceramic handle with Fabric around.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A finely crafted 19th century Qing Dynasty Shiwan ceramic teapot, distinguished by its rich emerald-green glaze and sculptural presence. The vessel features a subtly faceted body wit...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th century Qing Dynasty Shiwan ceramic teapot of robust, sculptural form, finished in a rich mottled green glaze with pronounced crackle throughout. The body is gently rounded an...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.
Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.

Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.

Located in Milan, IT

Tea strainer with handle, in 84 Zolotnik silver, gilded and decorated with floral and geometric enamels, cloisonné in white, blue, purple and red. Moscow, Russia, 1884.

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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1881
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1881

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1881

By Aldwinckle & Slater

Located in London, GB

A lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy in an elegant tapered octagonal shape. The panels of the body and the hinged lid are embellished with beautiful bright cut engrav...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890
Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver tea se...

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1890s Indian Antique 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

Antique French Opaline Glass Demitasse Cup & Saucer
Antique French Opaline Glass Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Antique French Opaline Glass Demitasse Cup & Saucer

By Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique white opaline or opalescent glass cup & saucer. With handpainted flower garlands to the body of the cup & the rim of the saucer & traces of original gilding. Sim...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Opaline Glass

Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups
Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups

Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Whimsical Fitz and Floyd polychrome ceramic glased teapot in a shape of Santa Claus , complemented with 4 Snowmen ceramic profiled Handpainted cups.

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1970s American American Classical Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated tea set consisting of a quality silver plated teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug. In lovely origina...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4
Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4

Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and beautiful limited edition Memphis style post-modern porcelain teapot and and six cups by Juraj Mihalik for Art4 Ceramics of Slovakia, circa 1980s. The set in very good cond...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Contemporary Asian Dark Brown Glazed Ceramic Teapot Rattan Hdl
Late 20th Century Contemporary Asian Dark Brown Glazed Ceramic Teapot Rattan Hdl

Late 20th Century Contemporary Asian Dark Brown Glazed Ceramic Teapot Rattan Hdl

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Contemporary Asian dark chocolate brown glazed ceramic teapot with wrapped natural rattan handle. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. No outstanding flaws found. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Now THIS is the way to have TEATIME!!! This is a GORGEOUS vintage Contemporary Asian teapot...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s
Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s

Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Elegant Vintage Coffee Set - 13 Pieces, Stainless Steel - Moka Caffettiera, Design by Gnutti Italy 1980s - Table Decoration, Noble Gift Idea This 5-piece vintage coffee set by INOXP...

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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bronze Cream and Sugar Bowls by Dirilyte
Art Deco Bronze Cream and Sugar Bowls by Dirilyte

Art Deco Bronze Cream and Sugar Bowls by Dirilyte

By Dirilyte

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period polished bronze sugar and creamer bowls By Dirilyte USA, Circa 1940s Measurements: 5.25"W x 3.13"D x 3.88"H (Sugar Bowl) 4.63"W...

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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Bronze

John Prip for Reed and Barton Dimension Tea And Coffee Set
John Prip for Reed and Barton Dimension Tea And Coffee Set

John Prip for Reed and Barton Dimension Tea And Coffee Set

By Reed & Barton, John Prip

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1960's American "Dimension" tea and coffee service set by John Prip. Manufactured by Reed & Barton. The bulged design pots have black rattan on the handles. All pieces are sealed o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service
Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service

Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service

By Darte Frères

Located in New York, NY

Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service. Antique Empire Paris porcelain by Darte Frères 1795-1825 in a rich mocha faux tortoise pattern with neoclassical decorativ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Geisha Painted 21-Piece Japanese Footed Tea Set and Lacquer Serving Tray
Vintage Geisha Painted 21-Piece Japanese Footed Tea Set and Lacquer Serving Tray

Vintage Geisha Painted 21-Piece Japanese Footed Tea Set and Lacquer Serving Tray

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a an assembled 21-piece Japanese tea and condiment set that is a colorful example of mid-20th century export porcelain. Each piece is hand-painted with geisha, pagoda, and ga...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Figgjo Flint - Tor Viking - Tea set
Figgjo Flint - Tor Viking - Tea set

Figgjo Flint - Tor Viking - Tea set

By Figgjo Flint

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: This teaset has been designed by Turi Gramstad Oliver who since 1960 was responsible for quite a few famous designs at the Figgjo factory. Designs from her hand ...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

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

Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist
Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist

Eva Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot German Modernist

By Eva Zeisel

Located in Sharon, CT

Extremely rare and important example of the young Eva Zeisel's early work for the German Majolica Factory Schramberg.

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Metawa Tea Pot Kettle Holland Cane & Brass
Mid Century Modern Metawa Tea Pot Kettle Holland Cane & Brass

Mid Century Modern Metawa Tea Pot Kettle Holland Cane & Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern tea pot or kettle by Metawa. Made inHolland. Sculptural modern lines. Finished with cane wrapped around the handle & brass satin finish....

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique e.g. Webster & Sons Silver Plated Teapot Cane Wrapped Handle
Antique e.g. Webster & Sons Silver Plated Teapot Cane Wrapped Handle

Antique e.g. Webster & Sons Silver Plated Teapot Cane Wrapped Handle

By M.J. Weber 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, antique E.G. Webster & Sons silver plated teapot features a distinctively wrapped handle. The teapot is silver plated, with a handle wrapped in rattan or bamb...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

French Teapot and Cup Set for One Person – 1960s
French Teapot and Cup Set for One Person – 1960s

French Teapot and Cup Set for One Person – 1960s

By Vallauris

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Unusual 1960s French service for one person, composed of a yellow cup supporting a black teapot. The two pieces fit together perfectly, creating a compact and functional design. Gl...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

The saucer set depicts botanical garden, motifs rich in symbolism within east asian culture. Each teabowl depicts scenes, characters and situations are richly depicted inside the sma...

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1720s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

Two 1940s Art Deco Coffee Pots Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

Located in Aci Castello, IT

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Amami, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Amami, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Amami, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Inspired by the coral reef of the Amami Islands in Japan, the Amami collection features tropical fishes and beautiful seaweed. A perfect choice for every spot near the seaside. Coff...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm
Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm

Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm

By Per Rehfeldt

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Black teapot and stand/warmer in glazed ceramics. Stylish organically shaped teapot in an ovoid form and with a practical handle in bentwood beech and brass. It is called Åbo/Abo and...

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1990s Danish Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot
Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot

Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Japanese mid-century coffee pot in mustard yellow, made by Aurora Ironstone. Sleek lines throughout, with a straight spout and squared handle. The body of the pot is decorated with...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

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.