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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

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

Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Cups and Saucers in Organic Olive Green Glaze
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Cups and Saucers in Organic Olive Green Glaze

Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Cups and Saucers in Organic Olive Green Glaze

By Suisse Langenthal

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer this beautiful set of six vintage Swiss porcelain cups and saucers, dating to the 1970s and reflecting the elegant yet warm aesthetic of Scandinavian-inspired...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica figural teapot signed Minton. Modeled as a Chinaman , the tail formed as the Chinaman’s pigtail, his head forming the cover with his hair comb forming the finial. Reference ...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Galtaji, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Mediterraneo collection is the result of Vito Nesta’s reflection on the line between reality and fantasy. The architectures of the doors depicted on the plates arise from technic...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Plated Teapot, Exclusive Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Silver Plated Teapot, Exclusive Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Silver Plated Teapot, Exclusive Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver Teapot, Exclusive Silver-Plated Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot Pearled An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created s...

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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable for elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside...

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1920s British Rococo Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

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

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot
Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sunbeam Art Deco Style Silver Plated Diner Coffee Pot. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9.25" H x 6.5" W x 3.75" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1971 -RAVINET D'ENFERT: 5-piece tea/coffee set Metal, Plexiglass
1971 -RAVINET D'ENFERT: 5-piece tea/coffee set Metal, Plexiglass

1971 -RAVINET D'ENFERT: 5-piece tea/coffee set Metal, Plexiglass

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Tea and coffee set including : Teapot Coffeepot Milk jug Sugar bowl Round platter Dimensions H: 28 cm; D: 10 cm H: 6 cm; D: 10.3 cm H: 16 cm; D: 5 cm Ligne Actuelle" ...

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Late 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Spode Cabinet Trio, circa 1825
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Spode Cabinet Trio, circa 1825

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Spode Cabinet Trio, circa 1825

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare Early 19th C Spode Cabinet Trio, Circa 1825 This superb early Spode distinctively decorated regency period porcelain cabinet trio consists of a saucer, teacup, and coffee c...

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19th Century English Antique 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

Black & White Teapot Rolf Sinnemark - "The Cube" - Rörstrand, 1980s
Black & White Teapot Rolf Sinnemark - "The Cube" - Rörstrand, 1980s

Black & White Teapot Rolf Sinnemark - "The Cube" - Rörstrand, 1980s

By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely teapot of model "The Cube" designed by Rolf Sinnemark at Rörstrand. The teapot is 26 cm (10,4") long and 19 cm (7,6") high. It is in mint condition. This teapot was designed...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

LAPPARRA – 4-Piece Solid Silver Tea/Coffee Set – Art Deco Period
LAPPARRA – 4-Piece Solid Silver Tea/Coffee Set – Art Deco Period

LAPPARRA – 4-Piece Solid Silver Tea/Coffee Set – Art Deco Period

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

An elegant 950/1000 silver tea and coffee set in the Art Deco style, signed LAPPARRA, comprising a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug. The set features a striking architec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Cream Set by D.J. Aubert, Aubert & Zn
Dutch Silver Cream Set by D.J. Aubert, Aubert & Zn

Dutch Silver Cream Set by D.J. Aubert, Aubert & Zn

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver cream set by D.J. Aubert, Aubert & Zn. A Dutch silver cream set, exists of 3 pieces Dutch silver cream set in Art Deco style design. 8 Sided tray with a sugar ...

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20th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

G. LECOMTE – 4-piece tea/coffee service in solid silver, ART DECO period, 1925
G. LECOMTE – 4-piece tea/coffee service in solid silver, ART DECO period, 1925

G. LECOMTE – 4-piece tea/coffee service in solid silver, ART DECO period, 1925

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A flat-bottomed model, the rounded body features pinched ribs, the necks are accented with a triple fillet, and the lids of the two teapots feature a silver thumb rest. The handles a...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Condiment Dish & Spoon
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Condiment Dish & Spoon

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Condiment Dish & Spoon

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage Italian white and gold porcelain condiments dish or vessel with lid and spoon by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Lid has loop handle detai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique European Silver Teapot in Dutch Rococo Style
Antique European Silver Teapot in Dutch Rococo Style

Antique European Silver Teapot in Dutch Rococo Style

Located in New York, NY

European Rococo silver teapot, 19th century. Dutch-form: Bellied bowl and hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial. Double-scroll handle has leaf-cap with cherub head terminal. Sp...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Yellow Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France, 1970s
Yellow Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France, 1970s

Yellow Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative French glazed ceramic trivet dating from the 1970s, featuring a richly textured design inspired by nature. The rectangular piece is finished in a vibrant yellow glaze and...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot from Pagnossin, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot from Pagnossin, Italy, 1980s

Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot from Pagnossin, Italy, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot from Pagnossin, Italy, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materia...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy
Victorian Silver Tea Caddy

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Silver Tea Caddy London, 1868, retailed by Walter Wyatt, Bournemouth, maker Henry Atkin/Atkin Brothers. The four-sided lozenge-shaped caddy, with a monogram. (two dents at...

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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 Edwardian Roberts & Belk Silver Kettle on Stand & Burner
Antique Edwardian Roberts & Belk Silver Kettle on Stand & Burner

Antique Edwardian Roberts & Belk Silver Kettle on Stand & Burner

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An antique Edwardian era reeded Spirit Kettle with foliate design, silver plated, with it's stand, burner and securing pins. The kettle sits on claw feet and is secured by two lockin...

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Early 1900s North American Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Puppet-size Coffee Filter and Pot Set, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Puppet-size Coffee Filter and Pot Set, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Puppet-size Coffee Filter and Pot Set, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Mid-Century Modern Space Age Ceramic Puppet-size Coffee Filter and Pot Set from Melitta, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attr...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage German Ceramic Teapot with Teak Handle, 1970s Design, Blue
Vintage German Ceramic Teapot with Teak Handle, 1970s Design, Blue

Vintage German Ceramic Teapot with Teak Handle, 1970s Design, Blue

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Ceramic Teapot with Teak Handle, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic, Metal Color: Blue Country of Origin: Germa...

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20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian baroque coffee pot in 800 silver
Italian baroque coffee pot in 800 silver

Italian baroque coffee pot in 800 silver

By Argenterie di Milano

Located in VALENZA, IT

Italian Baroque style coffee pot in 800 solid silver, perfect copy of a coffee pot made by Domenico Tiomi in the first half of the 1700s. The exceptionality of the original piece, as...

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1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

white modern Matteo Thun Fantasia Teapot, Memphis style 1980s
white modern Matteo Thun Fantasia Teapot, Memphis style 1980s

white modern Matteo Thun Fantasia Teapot, Memphis style 1980s

By Matteo Thun

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Matteo Thun was one of the co-founders of the Memphis group in 1981. He worked together with many different companies such as Bieffeplast, Swatch and Tiffany. This porcelain coffee / tea pot he designed for Arzberg, Germany in the 1980s. Thun describes it as - New balances. Familiar objects for the coffee with geometric shapes and unusual proportions. - The design was part of the Milan furniture fair in 1989. An exhibition underlining the consumer need of emotion, form and function. For this fair the sugarbowl of this collection has been built in an oversize scale. The tea pot stands...

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1980s European Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sarreguemines “Obernai” Tea or Coffee Service after Designs by Henri Loux
Sarreguemines “Obernai” Tea or Coffee Service after Designs by Henri Loux

Sarreguemines “Obernai” Tea or Coffee Service after Designs by Henri Loux

Located in Greven, DE

Sarreguemines “Obernai” Service after Designs by Henri Loux Extensive French faience service by the Faïencerie de Sarreguemines in the famous “Obernai” pattern, based on designs by ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Copper Tea Pot, Antti Hakkarainen, Finland 1940s
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Copper Tea Pot, Antti Hakkarainen, Finland 1940s

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Copper Tea Pot, Antti Hakkarainen, Finland 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful hand hammered tea pot in copper and wrought Iron by Antti Hakkarainen. The peace features a copper tea pot with decorative wrought iron handles and stand. Beautifully exe...

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1940s Finnish Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray
English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray

English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the elegance of the Early 20th Century with our English Silver-Plated Bone Handle Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, accompanied by a sophisticated serving tray...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Spirit Kettle on Stand
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Spirit Kettle on Stand

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Spirit Kettle on Stand

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass spirit kettle on stand having a quality ornate brass kettle on its original stand with the original brass burner Dimensions: Height 32.5 cm Width 2...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service, 1960
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service, 1960

Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service, 1960

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Mid-Century Modern Space Age Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service from Melitta, 1960s, Set of 10, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased vaulted lid. Coffee pot, Height 22 cm. S...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

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

Three Art Deco Cups and Saucers by De Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, 1920s
Three Art Deco Cups and Saucers by De Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, 1920s

Three Art Deco Cups and Saucers by De Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, 1920s

By Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, Klaas Vet

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

A charming set of three ceramic cups and matching saucers made by De Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek in Arnhem, the Netherlands, during the 1920s. The pieces belong to Series 148 and feat...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand
English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand

English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand

By Barge Ware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Measham – Bargeware Teapot impressed with the saying, “Love At Home”, England, circa 1880. The three piece teapot set includes the kettle, lid, and table stand. Finished in a dar...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan

Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan

By Kinkozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Satsuma ware porcelain teacup or chawan. By Shuzan. With a cream ground and an entirely gilt exterior covered with extensive floral decoration of various flowers in ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Ceramic Teapot Set by Alfa Ceramiche, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Ceramic Teapot Set by Alfa Ceramiche, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Ceramic Teapot Set by Alfa Ceramiche, Italy, 1950s

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this teapot set made from ceramic and produced in Italy during the 50s by Alfa Ceramiche.

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler
Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler

Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler

By Roberts & Slater

Located in Beirut, LB

An exquisite and rare mid-19th century English sterling silver tea set, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, crafted by the esteemed silversmiths Roberts & Staler. This cha...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver

Ditmar Urbach Coffee Or Tea Porcelain Set Of 6 Cups, 1940s
Ditmar Urbach Coffee Or Tea Porcelain Set Of 6 Cups, 1940s

Ditmar Urbach Coffee Or Tea Porcelain Set Of 6 Cups, 1940s

By Ditmar Urbach

Located in Zohor, SK

An elegant and highly decorative set of six porcelain tea or coffee cups with matching saucers, produced by the renowned Bohemian manufacturer Ditmar Urbach during the interwar perio...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Regency quality rosewood tea caddy having a quality carved rosewood lift up top opening to reveal two lidded tea compartments, original escutcheon A quaint piece displaying...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Other

Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist
Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist

Korean Stoneware Ceramic Tea-Pot by Seung Ho Yang Korea and La Borne Artist

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Seung ho Yang Rare stoneware ceramic tea-pot by Seugn ho Yang, realised in La Borne, France. Beautiful fire kiln stoneware ceramic effects. Signed under the base circa 19...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Rare Dark Green Tea Set by Saint Clément, Teapot & Milk Jug, 1974
Rare Dark Green Tea Set by Saint Clément, Teapot & Milk Jug, 1974

Rare Dark Green Tea Set by Saint Clément, Teapot & Milk Jug, 1974

By Saint-Clément

Located in Landshut, BY

Rare Tea Set (as produced in this colour): The set comprises a teapot and a milk jug. St. Clément The faience factory of Saint-Clément, located 12 km from Lunéville, was established...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

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.