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Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set Stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmith
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set Stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmith

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set Stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmith

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated tea set stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Regent Street, London consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug of compressed ovoid form. ...

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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Ensemble service à thé Christofle collection Gallia
Ensemble service à thé Christofle collection Gallia

Ensemble service à thé Christofle collection Gallia

Located in BAUD, FR

Service comprenant une théière, un sucrier et pot a lait théière : 18cm de large 27cm de profondeur 12cm de haut Sucrier : 11cm de diamètre 7cm de haut Pot à lait 12 cm de profond...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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 An oval small serving tray wit a small jug for cream and a small bowl for the...

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20th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set
Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set

Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set

By Pierre Digan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Digan stoneware service set France, circa 1970’s This handmade set has a wonderful organic composition and feel Two toned french blue glazed ceramic perfectly accents the rich...

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1970s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Tete a Tete service in Porcelain by Ginori - Italy ca. 1880.
Tete a Tete service in Porcelain by Ginori - Italy ca. 1880.

Tete a Tete service in Porcelain by Ginori - Italy ca. 1880.

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

Ginori porcelain tete a tete service with decoration executed by the Richard Ginori manufactory. Decoration with retouché decal with mythological motif. Manufacture mark under the ba...

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1880s Italian Other 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

1982 Modern Copco Black & White Glazed Ceramic Teapot & 4 Mugs by Sam Lebowitz
1982 Modern Copco Black & White Glazed Ceramic Teapot & 4 Mugs by Sam Lebowitz

1982 Modern Copco Black & White Glazed Ceramic Teapot & 4 Mugs by Sam Lebowitz

By Copco

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous 1982 Modern to Postmodern Copco black & white glazed ceramic lidded teapot, 2 white mugs with black stripes, and 2 black mugs with white stripes, designed by Sam Lebowitz. 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. We have found no chips, cracks, or chiggers. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections as they are part of the condition report. Circa, 1982. “Just tea for two, and two for tea, just me for you and you for me…” Yes, please Tony Bennett, I would LOVE some tea….. Especially if you’re serving it from this delightful teapot and mugs designed by Sam Lebowitz for Copco!!! This is a gorgeous tea set comprised of a glazed ceramic lidded teapot black with white stripes, two white mugs with black stripes, and two black mugs with white stripes. They are stamped by Cosco 1982, Made in Korea on the bases and they are in excellent vintage condition. They will be beautiful on your buffet, bar, kitchen table, or serving tray and although it’s called a teapot, that shouldn’t limit your warm beverage selections… coffee or hot chocolate will pour just as delightfully from the spout! The black and white of it is this…. They are bursting with timeless style, bear a classic Modern to Postmodern appearance, and have the reputation of an iconic manufacturer & designer… This tea set by Copco is EXACTLY what the designer ordered! Copco was launched in 1960 by Harvard graduate and entrepreneur Sam Farber. It was a houseware company located in Denmark known for its well-designed, colorful cookware and tea kettles including porcelain-enameled cast iron cookware...

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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting
Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting

Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting

By Rosenthal

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Op Art Porcelain Tea or Coffee Service for four place setting by Melitta Minden made in Germany circa 1980s. Beautiful hues of green and turquoise flower motif on ivory white...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot. Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Per...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic pot from the 1960s. Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Signed "made in Poland. Tulowice"

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Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

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

Las Palmas, Tea 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

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

Roma, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La collezione Roma è un'ode alla magnificenza della città eterna. Sullo sfondo dei piatti che raffigurano serigrafie di alcuni dei luoghi più iconici della città - come il Pantheon e...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Geo C. Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Circa 1920
Geo C. Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Circa 1920

Geo C. Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Circa 1920

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very finely chased sterling silver six piece tea and coffee service by Geo C. Shreve & Co. Each finely embellished silver piece chased with floral and scrolled decorations. Com...

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1920s American Rococo Revival Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Hodd. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.
Richard Hodd. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.

Richard Hodd. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.

By Richard Hunt

Located in London, GB

Richard Hodd & Son (Richard Hodd I & Richard Hodd II). A silver plated six piece matching tea and coffee service. 1872..1888 (registered Jan 1872). Hatton Garden, London. Measurements :- Tray width 20", height 1 1/4" Teapot width handle to spout 9 1/2", height 5 1/2" Spirit kettle width at base 6", height 11" Coffee pot handle...

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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with, Tea caddy, The first painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a cle...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

German Silver Cream Set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910
German Silver Cream Set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910

German Silver Cream Set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910

By Gottlieb Kurz

Located in Delft, NL

A German silver cream set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910. A German silver cream set, consisting of a milk jug, sugar bowl and a tray. A set with round shapes. Marked with silversmith h...

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Early 20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !
Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !

Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !

By Tetard Freres, Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris: A superb 5-piece, 19th century, Louis XVI 950 sterling silver tea set by two of the world's top French silversmiths - the "House of Puiforcat", currently owned by ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England
Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English white porcelain coffee or teacup and saucer with a green malachite design and gold detailing on edge. Made in England.

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Late 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Malachite

Mid Century Ceramic Brown Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Ceramic Brown Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Ceramic Brown Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic pot from the 1960s. Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Signed "made in Poland. Tulowice"

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Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Enameled Glass Tea Bag Holders, set of four
Mid-Century Enameled Glass Tea Bag Holders, set of four

Mid-Century Enameled Glass Tea Bag Holders, set of four

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four enamel on smoke-colored glass tea bag holders, circa 1960s. A charming set, used for holding a wet tea bag after removing it from a cup of hot water. A Mod graphic o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee or tea pot and mug set. Includes one large coffee or teapot and 10 matching mugs. With its whimsical Mid-Century Modern graphics of a winking eye sun lion...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre
Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre

Vintage ceramic coffee maker by Le Pot de Terre

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ceramic coffee maker designed by Le Pot de Terre pottery in Flayosc, France, in the 1960s. With its modern shape and its creamy mineral color, it will be perfect in a natural, refin...

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Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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 Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

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

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

Antique "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham
Antique "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham

Antique "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 10" W x 6" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary Teapot Hand Painted in Italy Porcelain Tableware
Contemporary Teapot Hand Painted in Italy Porcelain Tableware

Contemporary Teapot Hand Painted in Italy Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Berry teapot is entirely decorated with a dotted pink enamel. Measures: Teapot 20 x 12 x 14 H cm - 60cl - 20oz Piazza del Popolo, Berry collection Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in a personal and elegant key. Each Coralla Maiuri product is entirely hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. Slight variations of decor and color from one to another are not only normal, but to be expected as a sign of their uniqueness.   For large quantities, production lead time to be confirmed. Dishwasher and microwave oven safe.

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

James Dixon, Dr C Dresser style of. A silver plated sugar bowl and milk jug
James Dixon, Dr C Dresser style of. A silver plated sugar bowl and milk jug

James Dixon, Dr C Dresser style of. A silver plated sugar bowl and milk jug

Located in London, GB

James Dixon, Dr C Dresser style of. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated sugar bowl and milk jug, the jug with a trumpet style flower to the handle. H 5 x W 11 x D 11.

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea 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

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

Lebanon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

In Lebanon collection a different landscape depicts the local coasts, ruins, and architecture in black and white, with a sophisticated rim decoration that showcases blueprints of tra...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877
Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877

Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Martin & Hall, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the 'Louis' style, and stands on an ornate cast base with integrated ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Water or Juice Pot, Pitcher, Glass, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern transparent glass Pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

1940s Bauhaus Stainless Tea Kettle Pot Style Peter Behrens
1940s Bauhaus Stainless Tea Kettle Pot Style Peter Behrens

1940s Bauhaus Stainless Tea Kettle Pot Style Peter Behrens

By Peter Behrens

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a D & S personal tea kettle pot stainless steel. Bauhaus clean modern design style of Peter Behrens. Handle with cane wrap. Stamped at the bottom. Dimensio...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Set 32
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Set 32

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Set 32

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen sterling silver coffee service, design #32, featuring the iconic Grape pattern, designed by Georg Jensen in the early 20th century. An elegant and exceptionally heavy...

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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Tea Set from Memphis Designer Marco Zanini, 1980
Tea Set from Memphis Designer Marco Zanini, 1980

Tea Set from Memphis Designer Marco Zanini, 1980

By Marco Zanini

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Tea Set of 3 pieces from Marco Zanini for Bitossi from Hollywood collection in early ‘80. Tea pot named Marylin Butter dish named Greta And small sugar bowl.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Faience, Earthenware

Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11
Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11

Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11

By Gefle

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous set of 11 demitasse cups with saucer from GEFLE of Sweden. Circa 1930's. Gold interior cups with pale yellow outer glaze. This set is in excellent condition as though never ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 20th Century White and Green Coffee or Tea Set Signed circa 1950
Vintage 20th Century White and Green Coffee or Tea Set Signed circa 1950

Vintage 20th Century White and Green Coffee or Tea Set Signed circa 1950

By Mado Jolain

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

In the style of Mado Jolain Original vintage tea or coffee set 2 pitchers and 2 cups or bowls Original perfect condition Signed under the base Measures: Pitcher : hei...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanters and silver plated stand
Quality antique Edwardian glass decanters and silver plated stand

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanters and silver plated stand

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanters and silver plated stand, having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated stand with three ornate holders for decanters above a tray with a ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Set of 6 Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Mid-20th Century Set of 6 Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Mid-20th Century Set of 6 Demitasse Cups & Saucers

By Copeland Spode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century set of 6 demitasse cups & saucers. "Victoria" pattern by Copeland Spode. 1939-65 period. Overall: 4/75" x 2 3/8" We are a family business that has been a major...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the exquisite Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo Lucio Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico, a true testament to the artistry of 1960's design. This meticulously crafted set o...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Brass

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. From the 1970s. Model: 656. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 21.5 cm (including handle)...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

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.

Questions About Tea Sets

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.