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James Dixon and Sons An Aesthetic Movement Electroplated Brittania metal tea set
James Dixon and Sons An Aesthetic Movement Electroplated Brittania metal tea set

James Dixon and Sons An Aesthetic Movement Electroplated Brittania metal tea set

Located in London, GB

James Dixon and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement Electroplated Brittania metal tea set consisting of a teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl. Teapot 16x17x17. Milk Jug 13x13x7. sugar bowl 9x1...

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Hand made and hand painted in Poland, Europe. Signed "made...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Ceramic

Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Silver on Copper Teapot by GAB, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

Striking teapot by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden’s leading metalware firm, dating from the 1930s. Crafted in silver-plated copper, the teapot features a beautifully domed body ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Gemma Medium Carafe 1 Lt

Gemma Medium Carafe 1 Lt

By Rudi

Located in Milan, IT

With a stainless steel structure partially covered in beige Finest Regenerated Leather that is both water-resistant and UV-resistant, the Gemma Medium Carafe is exceptionally elegant...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand
Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand

Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand

Located in Middleburg, VA

Exceptionally well crafted, it is made of copper and brass and has a compartment in the very decorative stand for charcoal to keep the kettle warm. It is very elegant for domestic us...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Located in Huntington, NY

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl Tea pot with lid & tray Height 6.75” Depth 6” Width 11” Creamer Height 4.5” Dept...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Valentines Patter Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th C
Chinese Porcelain Valentines Patter Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th C

Chinese Porcelain Valentines Patter Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese Porcelain teapot. Qianlong period Fantastic and highly detailed decoration in Grisaille/Encre de Chine Painted with ‘The Valentine Pattern’. Two doves perched on a quiver o...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Heritage Cup by Studio DO
Heritage Cup by Studio DO

Heritage Cup by Studio DO

Located in Geneve, CH

Heritage Cup by Studio DO Dimensions: Available on request Materials: Available on request Based in Antwerp, Studio DO is a stone cutting atelier founded by Dana Seachuga and Octave...

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2010s Belgian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Carafe Thermos "Macabo" in Parchment Signed Design Aldo Tura, 1950s
Carafe Thermos "Macabo" in Parchment Signed Design Aldo Tura, 1950s

Carafe Thermos "Macabo" in Parchment Signed Design Aldo Tura, 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in taranto, IT

original Macabo thermos jug designed by Aldo Tura , 1950s made of wood with the ritual coating in parchment purple aubergine It measures 30 cm in height, in very good storage c...

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1950s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

20th Century Italian Solid Sterling Silver Tea, Coffeset with Tray
20th Century Italian Solid Sterling Silver Tea, Coffeset with Tray

20th Century Italian Solid Sterling Silver Tea, Coffeset with Tray

By Argenterie di Milano

Located in VALENZA, IT

A magnificent, Russian style tea or coffee set on a salver. The tray, made from plate silver, was completely hand-crafted from a raw sheet and its outer rims are embellished with a b...

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1970s Italian Other Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, Ca 1700
Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, Ca 1700

Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, Ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the third one we have seen in 10 years. Additional informat...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon from Portugal
Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon from Portugal

Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon from Portugal

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A handmade sugar pot to store your sweetener This sweet sugarpot will add a whimsical splash of rustic charm to your home decor! Lovingly handmade in ceramic and adorned with beaded ...

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2010s Portuguese Rustic Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Birks Sterling Silver & wood Tea Set
Birks Sterling Silver & wood Tea Set

Birks Sterling Silver & wood Tea Set

By Henry Birks

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage near mid 20th century sterling silver tea set is beautifully designed. The three pieces are stylishly decorated with a modest hand hammered exterior, an elaborate spout ...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Colonial Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950
Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950

Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Paris, FR

Original signed Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern cups creative design full Coffee set made in ceramics. 6 cups diameter 8-8,5cm H 7 cm 6 saucers L 11 cm x L 11.5 cm x P 2 cm Ja...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Kawki Coffee/Tea Set
Kawki Coffee/Tea Set

Kawki Coffee/Tea Set

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

The Kawki collection is composed of an imaginative, fun and tender coffee set created for Lladró by Polish designer Aleksandra Zeromska. Inspired by Slavic folklore and the author's ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930's Art Deco Silver plated tea set
1930's Art Deco Silver plated tea set

1930's Art Deco Silver plated tea set

By Christofle

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1930's Silver plated tea set in the style of Christofle Silver plated and wood

Category

1930s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers
Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Wedgwood creamware grape leaf cups and saucers. Antique creamware cups and saucers with scrolling hand-painted grape vines with green grape leaves, purple grape clusters...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware

Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjects of various kinds. In this collect...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900
Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea service. An English, silver plated, hand chased teapot and jug set by John Turton of Sheffield, dating to the late 19th century, cir...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

C. 1870s Gorham Silver Soldered 5-Piece Tea & Coffee Service
C. 1870s Gorham Silver Soldered 5-Piece Tea & Coffee Service

C. 1870s Gorham Silver Soldered 5-Piece Tea & Coffee Service

By Gorham

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorham Silver Soldered, circa 1870s, 5-piece Tea & Coffee Service. Each piece marked underneath. Eyptian Revival period & design. Stylized, repetitve acanthus fan & rosette borders; ...

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Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice water pot/jar for the Japanese market, Late Ming dynasty Kosometsuke. Mountain landscape scene. With matching storage box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain &...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot

Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722) Chi...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “L...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970
20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970

20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970

By Nadia Pasquer

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Nadia Pasquer 20th century ceramic tea pot or pitcher by Nadia Pasquer Original perfect condition Brown ceramic woodfiring colors effects Signed at the base NP Measure...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Copeland Spode Ceramic Bread and Butter Plates in "Buttercup" Pattern, Set of 11
Copeland Spode Ceramic Bread and Butter Plates in "Buttercup" Pattern, Set of 11

Copeland Spode Ceramic Bread and Butter Plates in "Buttercup" Pattern, Set of 11

By Copeland Spode

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of 11 bread and butter plates by Copeland for Spode. This set features 11 round plates with a yellow, blue, and green floral pattern on a cream background. A basketweave design...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Spongeware Teapot
19th C Spongeware Teapot

19th C Spongeware Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th C spongeware pottery teapot. Scallop edges on top and bottom.

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Early 20th Century American Country Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932
Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

By Christian F. Heise

Located in Delft, NL

Danish Alabaster and silver spoon vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932 Danish alabaster spoon vase for tea spoons, but also useful for other objects as for example pencils or past...

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Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Alabaster, Silver

Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi
Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi

Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi

By Rosenthal, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This teapot, desinged by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva in 1974 shows exactly what functional design is all about. The whole Suomi series, inspired in form by smoo...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Impressive Original Large Embossed English Silver Service Coffee Tea Tray
Impressive Original Large Embossed English Silver Service Coffee Tea Tray

Impressive Original Large Embossed English Silver Service Coffee Tea Tray

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Beautiful Estate Rare Very Large Estate Embossed Large Silver Tray from England. Taken out of an Important Several Million D...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely piece. With an overall scene of birds in a floral garden scene. unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Chargers (Large Plates), Plates Reg...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Chinoiserie Tea Set
Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Chinoiserie Tea Set

Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Chinoiserie Tea Set

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Wedgwood celadon Apprey chinoiserie tea set. Charming and rare individual tea set with one serving lidded teapot, small plate/underplate, handle-less ...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot
James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Tea Pot. Item features "B from H" Monogram to front of pot. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 10.5" W...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer
A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely tea bowl and dish. Its a marriage, combination of 2 sets. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver
CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver

CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Not everything is organic in northern Argentinean hills. As we cast our eyes on the landscapes, we also find geometry that makes us travel with our imagination. Mini square, rectangu...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese vase with lots of highly detailed flowers and animals. Early Canton ware Daoguang period. Condition No damages, just some minimal enamel loss ...

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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)
Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)

Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)

By Noritake

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: Noritake cups are a real collector's item. These two cups and saucers have a classic feel to them with black an gold paintings and a mistletoe-ish pattern. The e...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.
Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.

By Palshus

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern Palshus teapot in green harefur glazed stoneware. Designed by Frode B....

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

WD Smith Silver Co Chippendale EPNS Hepplewhite Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 pcs
WD Smith Silver Co Chippendale EPNS Hepplewhite Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 pcs

WD Smith Silver Co Chippendale EPNS Hepplewhite Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

WD Smith Silver Co Chippendale EPNS Hepplewhite Silver Plated Tea Set - 4 pcs. Listing includes (1) Creamer, (1) sugar bowl, (1) coffee pot, (1) tea pot, marked "Chippendale EPNS," o...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “La storia Infinita” is a dedication to all that work of study and design of the various parts that make up the splendid cathedral, we find study details of the balustrades, statues, spiers and even maps from where the marble was extracted for the facade still some unique hand-painted postcards of the cathedral just finished. Buyers, through the purchase of these collections, will contribute to the restructuring of the spiers of the Duomo as part of the proceeds will be donated to the Veneranda Fabbrica for this purpose. Set of 6 tea cups and plates.

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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.