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Antique Large Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Cen
Antique Large Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Cen

Antique Large Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare, good conditioned, and quality painted chocolate pot. Mimimal decoration but Very nicely done with 2 detailed flowers. Probably Qianlong/Jiaqing Additional information: Mat...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Community Silver Plated Art Deco Birds of Paradise Tea Service Set 3 Pcs
Antique Community Silver Plated Art Deco Birds of Paradise Tea Service Set 3 Pcs

Antique Community Silver Plated Art Deco Birds of Paradise Tea Service Set 3 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Silver Plated "Birds of Paradise" Tea Service Set by Community Plate (12902) - 3 Pcs. Set includes tea pot, sugar bowl, and creamer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measur...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700
Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set with fishermen. In the style of Frederik Van Frytom. Very thinly potted. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Edo perio...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made 18/19th century enamel on bronze/copper powder box. Canton Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlon...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Bronze

Flat Diamond Cut Tea Caddy
Flat Diamond Cut Tea Caddy

Flat Diamond Cut Tea Caddy

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A flat diamond cut tea caddy with silver mount and decorated cap.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Victorian Teapot Coffee Pot
Vintage Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Victorian Teapot Coffee Pot

Vintage Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Victorian Teapot Coffee Pot

By Oneida

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Victorian Teapot Coffee Pot. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 9.5" W x 4.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania
Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania

Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Tuareg teapot Mauritania Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass ...

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Pewter, Copper

Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt
Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt

Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt

By Rudi

Located in Milan, IT

The Gemma Large Carafe with a 1.5 litre capacity features a removable stainless steel structure for easy and practical cleaning and an original yet contem...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900
Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900

Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This rounded teapot...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Jugenstil Coffee Pot by Jacob Heinrich Weiss, Germany Late 19th Century
Vintage Jugenstil Coffee Pot by Jacob Heinrich Weiss, Germany Late 19th Century

Vintage Jugenstil Coffee Pot by Jacob Heinrich Weiss, Germany Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Jugensdstil coffee pot is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the end of the 19th century. Original tin. Canné handle. Realized by Jacob Heinrich Weiss...

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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Tin

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare chinese porcelain gilt dish and cup Thinly potted porcelain decorated in gilt and red. Chinese export porcelain with gilt painted flower pet...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Silver coffee pot with raised engraving and a dragon-shaped handle on the lid
Silver coffee pot with raised engraving and a dragon-shaped handle on the lid

Silver coffee pot with raised engraving and a dragon-shaped handle on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver coffee pot with relief engraving and dragon-shaped handle on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 438.75 grams. Dimens...

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups.
Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups.

Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Pink rim. Marked and dated 1944. Perfect condition. Like new. Cup: Diameter 11.0 cm. withou...

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1940s Hungarian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

9-Piece White Ceramic Breakfast Set by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro
9-Piece White Ceramic Breakfast Set by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro

9-Piece White Ceramic Breakfast Set by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro

By Laboratorio Pesaro

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This set was designed byFranco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesare. It's made in enameled white ceramic. It is in perfect original condition and every piece is marked...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

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

Tea set by Settimo Rometti for Rometti Ceramiche, 1960s

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen
Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose. Famile rose enamels with flowers. Large Teapot. Missing lid Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bow...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen by J. Rohde in Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set #321
Georg Jensen by J. Rohde in Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set #321

Georg Jensen by J. Rohde in Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set #321

By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered 4-piece coffee set, designed by Johan Rohde, in pattern numbers 321A, 321B, and 321C, and showcasing stylized geometric motifs on the handl...

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20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware.
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware.

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware. From the 1970s. Model: 475. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Cup: H 6.4 cm x D 8.5 cm (w...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Stoneware

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A set of 2 Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan. Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral decoration. Additional informati...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bing and Grondahl, "Milky Way". Teapot with sugar bowl and creamer
Bing and Grondahl, "Milky Way". Teapot with sugar bowl and creamer

Bing and Grondahl, "Milky Way". Teapot with sugar bowl and creamer

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing and Grondahl, ”Mælkevej” ("Milky Way"). Teapot with matching sugar bowl and creamer. Gold decoration. Ca. 1930s. Perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Teapot: Width...

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1930s Danish Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Qianjiang Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century...

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20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking...

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17th Century Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cerro Sugar & Cream Set by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Organic Modern
Cerro Sugar & Cream Set by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Organic Modern

Cerro Sugar & Cream Set by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Organic Modern

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

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Metal

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

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

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Silver

Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”.  Six teacups with saucers. Approx. 1930s
Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”.  Six teacups with saucers. Approx. 1930s

Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”. Six teacups with saucers. Approx. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”. Six teacups with saucers. Gold decoration. Ca. 1930s. Perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Cup: Diameter 10,4 cm. without handle x Heigh...

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1930s Danish Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gorham Sterling Tea Set
Gorham Sterling Tea Set

Gorham Sterling Tea Set

By Gorham CO.

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage decorative Victorian sterling silver tea set is beautifully designed & dates from the late 19th century. The three piece tea service features an elaborate repousse’ flor...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong ...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Blue / White

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Blue / White

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully made in Italy. Each cup and saucer features a distinctive ikat-inspired pattern, ca...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Marked with artemesia Leaf at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Type: Tea Bowls & Cups Region of Origin: Japan Period: Edo Period...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century
Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century

Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare Chine de Commande creamer. Possibly the lid is not matching. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century, 19th century...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Porcelain Art Fencai Teapot with Flowers & Poem Porcelain Chinese, 1980/1990
Porcelain Art Fencai Teapot with Flowers & Poem Porcelain Chinese, 1980/1990

Porcelain Art Fencai Teapot with Flowers & Poem Porcelain Chinese, 1980/1990

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made teapot. Late 20th century and of very nice quality. Very original in its artwork and painting Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Orig...

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20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art
Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art

Abstract blue and grey ceramic tea pot 20th century folk art

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Abstract 20th century tea pot by french artist original good condition Signed at the base Height 14 cm Large 33 cm Depth 12 cm

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Largardo Tackett Pitchers
Largardo Tackett Pitchers

Largardo Tackett Pitchers

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

Porcelain Pitchers by Largardo Tackett, Marked on underside.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels
Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels

Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Small teapot, square, rounded body on flat unglazed base. Curved handle and a short straight spout. Small upright mouthrim, flat lid with round knob. Imari decorated in iron-red and gold on the sides with flowering plants and grasses and two deeply recessed kidney-shaped panels with modelled decorations in high relief. One panel with a cock, chicken and two eggs on the other a bird perched on a branch of a prunus tree. Round the base of the spout an upturned pointed leaves pattern border. On the handle a floret between scrolls. On the cover round the base of the knob a leaves pattern border in low relief. In category 36 'Coloured Imari with no underglaze blue, iron-red and gold only' of his Japanese export porcelain, Impey states that the implication of this singular restriction of palette, without the use of underglaze blue, is that these may be the product of a single enamelling workshop, but may or may not be the product of a single kiln. The restriction is probably one of choice, for it would hardly be cheaper, if at all, to use a wider range of enamels, and no cheaper to use underglaze blue. Bottles, vases, teapots and other objects with similar recessed panels that form a kind of window through to a deeper picture layer were only produced for a short period. This was probably because they were too time-consuming to make and therefore expensive. This type of decoration is only found on Japanese pieces; Chinese imitations are still unknown. Japanese Imari objects decorated in a low relief are rare. In 'Fine & Curious' a bottle cat...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

PROC or Republic Teapot Shanghai Calligraphy Marked
PROC or Republic Teapot Shanghai Calligraphy Marked

PROC or Republic Teapot Shanghai Calligraphy Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful Chinese Tea pot with lid. mid 20th c. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century PR...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinki...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Silver

Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand
Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand

Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Gorgeous Antique English Arts & Crafts or Aesthetic Movement hand chased copper and wrought iron square tea kettle on its original brass barley twist stan...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea, A&J Zimmerman 1907, style C.Dresser
Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea, A&J Zimmerman 1907, style C.Dresser

Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea, A&J Zimmerman 1907, style C.Dresser

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in Paris, FR

Discover this exquisite three-piece sterling silver tea set, featuring a teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, dating from the Edwardian era, circa 1907. Each piece showcases a refined a...

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20th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

French earthenware tea caddy with floral lambrequin decoration
French earthenware tea caddy with floral lambrequin decoration

French earthenware tea caddy with floral lambrequin decoration

By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

Desvres earthenware tea caddy signed by the Gabriel Fourmaintraux factory (1886-1984), decorated with polychrome floral lambrequins. Model featured in the 1912 catalog. Hand-painted ...

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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Allan Adler Greek Key Sterling Tea Set
Allan Adler Greek Key Sterling Tea Set

Allan Adler Greek Key Sterling Tea Set

By Allan Adler

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant Allan Adler Tea Set in the Greek Key style. Sterling silver, total weight about 1700 grams. The teapot measures approximately 9.25" in height and 10.75" in width. The sug...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain Lampion Rouge de Fer Butter Tureen Qianlong, 18th Cen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Lampion Rouge de Fer Butter Tureen Qianlong, 18th Cen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Lampion Rouge de Fer Butter Tureen Qianlong, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Qianlong, 18th century, Rouge de fer 1750-1770 Unusual and very delicate decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th centu...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Georges Briard "El Dorado" Enamel and Brass Tea/Coffee Service
Vintage Georges Briard "El Dorado" Enamel and Brass Tea/Coffee Service

Vintage Georges Briard "El Dorado" Enamel and Brass Tea/Coffee Service

By Georges Briard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Coffee service set including a sugar bowl, creamer, and tea/coffee pot by Georges Briard for his "El Dorado" line. Composed of brass-plated silver vessels with teal enamel inserts. T...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver, Brass, Enamel

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Leaf Sauceboat Bowl, 18th Cen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Leaf Sauceboat Bowl, 18th Cen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Leaf Sauceboat Bowl, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated sauce boat With matching undertray. Decorated with a floral scene This very Rococo design was very popular in the middle of the 18th century. Additional in...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl.
French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl.

French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

French studio ceramicist. Miniature teapot and sugar bowl. Abstract futuristic style. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Teapot: W 17.0 cm x H 14.0 cm. Sugar bowl: W 19.0 ...

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Late 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari
Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Empe...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Silver Coffeepot Empire Style, Rome, Italy
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Silver Coffeepot Empire Style, Rome, Italy

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Silver Coffeepot Empire Style, Rome, Italy

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressionante caffettiera italiana in stile impero, realizzata alla fine del 18° Secolo. Di forma tonda, è caratterizzata dalle classiche palmette che la collocano con il pieno sti...

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1790s Italian Empire Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Spode, England, Mulberry Tea Service for Five People in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Spode, England, Mulberry Tea Service for Five People in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Spode, England, Mulberry Tea Service for Five People in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Spode, England. Mulberry tea service for five people in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s. Consisting of five teacups with saucers, five plates, two ja...

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1960s English Vintage 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.