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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

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Tea Set- 9 Pieces
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Tea Set- 9 Pieces

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Tea Set- 9 Pieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Tea Set – 9 Pieces is a delightful and unique addition to any collection or tea service, blending the earthy, handcrafted beauty of studio pottery with ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

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

18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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1770s Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Green Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli
Green Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Green Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Doobide srockery set by Alfredo Häberli Limited Edition of 10 sets per color. Materials: Dyed porcelain, painted by hand in platinum. Dimensions: Teapot: D 16 x W 16 x H 18 cm. Teacup: D 6,5 x W 6,5 x H 5,6 cm. Available in Beige, Green, Flesh, Grey and Blue. Doobide Collection is inspired in emirates’ society coffee tradition and has been designed to celebrate BD 50th anniversary. The collection consitist of a limited edition of 50 numbered crockery sets...

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2010s Spanish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Jug
Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Jug

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Jug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee jug in the Design style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver coffee jug has a plain circular rounded form in the Design style. The surface of the coffee jug is plain and unembellished, with a planished finish. The coffee jug is fitted with a hinged hallmarked circular domed cover surmounted with the original impressive carved wood finial. This fine example of vintage teaware is fitted with the original carved wood C-shaped handle, in the iconic Design style, with a continuation of the arch to the plain silver sockets. The coffee jug is supported by a plain circular swept foot. NOTE: This piece has been crafted in the same institution known for educating the renowned silversmith Gerald Benney; he spent his early years studying at the Brighton Art College between 1946-1948. His father the patiner E. E. Sallis Benney was Principal of the college and he bore further encourament from his mother, who was also a gifted silversmith. Condition This vintage coffee jug...

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1950s British Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century
Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century

Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

This 19th-century Kashmiri Mughal copper tea set, consisting of a saucer, sugar pot, and milk pot, is a magnificent representation of the region's rich a...

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

William III Britannia Standard Dram Cup Made in London by Nathaniel Lock, 1698
William III Britannia Standard Dram Cup Made in London by Nathaniel Lock, 1698

William III Britannia Standard Dram Cup Made in London by Nathaniel Lock, 1698

By Nathaniel Lock

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine & Rare William III Britannia Standard Dram Cup Made in London in 1698 by Nathaniel Lock. This very fine piece stands on an applied reeded ring foot and the baluster side...

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17th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Big Ear Mug by Siup Studio
Big Ear Mug by Siup Studio

Big Ear Mug by Siup Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Big ear mug by Siup Studio. Dimensions: D9 x W16 x H8cm. Materials: Ceramics. Siup is a small design studio based in Warsaw. The concept is created by three friends – Martyna Dy...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung
Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung

Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung

By Jang Hea Kyoung

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal marble fragment vase by Jang Hea Kyoung Artist: Jang Hea Kyoung Materials: Crystal resin and marble Dimensions: 24 x 9 x 7 cm Jang Hea Kyoung is based in Seoul, Republic of Korea. She searches for Craft elements and makes modern object and furniture through the experimental designing process. She approaches the things in a curious mind and suggests a different perspective though she's own aesthetic. Fragment series...

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2010s Korean Organic Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Marble

Fouquet Lapar - 3-piece Art Deco solid silver tea and coffee set
Fouquet Lapar - 3-piece Art Deco solid silver tea and coffee set

Fouquet Lapar - 3-piece Art Deco solid silver tea and coffee set

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Sterling silver set, consisting of a teapot, a coffee pot, and a covered sugar bowl with a vermeil interior, cylindrical in shape with threaded decoration, hinged lid for tea and cof...

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1930s French Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set

By Georg Jensen

Located in Sarasota, FL

Georg Jensen sterling tea/coffee 3 piece set. Cosmos pattern designed by Johan Rhode for Jensen. Ebony wood handles. Marked for maker, designer and sterling, after 1945. Pattern num...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Jean E Puiforcat Tea and coffee set 4 pieces Art Deco silver CIRCA 1930
Jean E Puiforcat Tea and coffee set 4 pieces Art Deco silver CIRCA 1930

Jean E Puiforcat Tea and coffee set 4 pieces Art Deco silver CIRCA 1930

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

4-piece solid silver tea/coffee set, cutaway design, silver handles and stylized wood and silver grips, including coffee pot, teapot, milk jug and covered sugar bowl. Monogrammed LD....

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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gien French Faience Earthenware Chocolate Set
Vintage Regency 19th Century Gien French Faience Earthenware Chocolate Set

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gien French Faience Earthenware Chocolate Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Regency Chocolate set. Made by the coveted Gien group and marked on the bottom. A charming hand painted set open deep rich colors. Acquired from a Palm Beach estat...

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Cups with 22k Gold Detailing, 1960s
Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Cups with 22k Gold Detailing, 1960s

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Cups with 22k Gold Detailing, 1960s

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisite pair of hand-painted porcelain cups from the 1960s showcases fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Standing at 4 cm in height with a 5.5 cm diameter, each cup is a...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Silver teapot with shell shape and chestnut wood handle
Silver teapot with shell shape and chestnut wood handle

Silver teapot with shell shape and chestnut wood handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver teapot with shell shape and revealed handle in chestnut wood and resting on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 327.51 gr...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver teapot with raised surround and hinged lid
Fluted silver teapot with raised surround and hinged lid

Fluted silver teapot with raised surround and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver teapot with raised surround and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 340.28 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx22cm. Co...

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Spiral silver teapot with chestnut wood handle and resting on a round base
Spiral silver teapot with chestnut wood handle and resting on a round base

Spiral silver teapot with chestnut wood handle and resting on a round base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Spiral silver teapot with chestnut wood handle and resting on a round base. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 269.91 grams. Dimensions: 15x14cm...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Matte silver teapot with embossed flowers in the Art Nouveau style
Matte silver teapot with embossed flowers in the Art Nouveau style

Matte silver teapot with embossed flowers in the Art Nouveau style

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Matte silver teapot with embossed flowers in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 146.17 grams. Dimensions: 11.8x...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands
Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands

Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title . Weight: 247.21 grams. Dimensions: 14x7.7cm. C...

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver coffee pot, with beaded edges and hinged lid with knob
Smooth silver coffee pot, with beaded edges and hinged lid with knob

Smooth silver coffee pot, with beaded edges and hinged lid with knob

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Plain silver coffee pot, grooved surround and hinged lid with pommel. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 633.01 grams. Dimensions: 24x...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Tea Set 75 Pink by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
Tea Set 75 Pink by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023

Tea Set 75 Pink by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023

By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Designed in 1975 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023 Material: enameled pottery Colours: pink; also available in mint green or white. The tea set designed by Italian artist Augusto B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Set of Early 20th Century Antique Silver Teaspoons by J. Tostrup
Set of Early 20th Century Antique Silver Teaspoons by J. Tostrup

Set of Early 20th Century Antique Silver Teaspoons by J. Tostrup

By Jacob Tostrup

Located in London, GB

Set of early 20th century antique silver teaspoons by J. Tostrup Norwegian, 1911 Measures: Spoons height 13.5cm, width 3cm Box height 4cm, width 29cm, depth 7.5cm Consisting of twelve teaspoons, this beautiful silver set features ornate detailing on each stem. Within a finely engraved border, each teaspoon's stem is marked with tiny pattern detailing and a central lettering. The undersides are marked 'S.830. J. Tostrup. 1911', indicating the silver purity, maker and date. J. Tostrup was a Norwegian silversmith firm founded in Oslo in 1838 by Jacob Tostrup...

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin
Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set Unno Shomin Meiji period, late 19th century This extraordinary sake set exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, created by the esteemed Unno ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

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

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

Pair of George III Tot Beakers Made in London by John Emes, 1801
Pair of George III Tot Beakers Made in London by John Emes, 1801

Pair of George III Tot Beakers Made in London by John Emes, 1801

By John Emes

Located in London, GB

A Rare Pair of George III Tot Beakers Made in London in 1801 by John Emes. The Beakers are modelled in an unusual size and were almost certainly used for drinking something strong. ...

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19th Century English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Coffee pot in perforated silver, floral checkered motifs & hinged lid w/ knob
Coffee pot in perforated silver, floral checkered motifs & hinged lid w/ knob

Coffee pot in perforated silver, floral checkered motifs & hinged lid w/ knob

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Perforated silver coffee pot, checkered floral motifs and hinged lid with pommel. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Corôa. Weight: 479.95 grams. Dimensions...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Smooth silver coffee pot w/ 4 exposed feet, lid w/ knob & standing on 4 feet
Smooth silver coffee pot w/ 4 exposed feet, lid w/ knob & standing on 4 feet

Smooth silver coffee pot w/ 4 exposed feet, lid w/ knob & standing on 4 feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Plain silver coffee pot with four revealed feet, lid with knob and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 467.37 grams....

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19th Century European Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Jean E Puiforcat 4-Piece Solid Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set
Jean E Puiforcat 4-Piece Solid Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set

Jean E Puiforcat 4-Piece Solid Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

4-piece tea and coffee set in solid silver, model with cut sides, silver handles and stylized wooden and silver grips, consisting of a coffee pot, a teapot, a milk jug and a covered ...

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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

C. Fjerdingstad - Modernist Tea/coffee Service In Solid Silver Circa 1950
C. Fjerdingstad - Modernist Tea/coffee Service In Solid Silver Circa 1950

C. Fjerdingstad - Modernist Tea/coffee Service In Solid Silver Circa 1950

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Modernist solid silver tea/coffee service in an oval shape consisting of a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Each piece has a lid whose grip is fixed on an oval re...

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Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1880 Dutch Teestoof Bucket Planter Ebony Walnut
1880 Dutch Teestoof Bucket Planter Ebony Walnut

1880 Dutch Teestoof Bucket Planter Ebony Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

These buckets were originally used as braziers for holding charcoal and a tea-kettle Crafted from moulded staves of ebony, walnut and holly and has original brass liner We date thi...

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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Other

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, green color
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, green color

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, green color

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" collection. This breakfast cup features an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawber...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

2 White Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates
2 White Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

2 White Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 2 white plates from the George Sand Collection These plates feature a white background that creates a striking contrast with the intricate decorations surrounding the edge. T...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

2 Blue Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates
2 Blue Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

2 Blue Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Set of Two Blue Plates from the George Sand Collection These plates feature a blue background that creates a striking contrast with the intricate decorations surrounding the edge. T...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

2 Red Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates
2 Red Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

2 Red Flowery "George Sand" Dinner Plates

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Set of Two Red Plates from the George Sand Collection These plates feature a deep, vibrant red background that creates a striking contrast with the intricate decorations surrounding...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sugar And Cream Set, Chester 1905
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sugar And Cream Set, Chester 1905

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sugar And Cream Set, Chester 1905

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1905 by Nathan & Hayes, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar And Cream Set is comprised of a sugar bowl that measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

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

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung
Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung

Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung

By Jang Hea Kyoung

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal Marble Fragment Vase by Jang Hea Kyoung Artist: Jang Hea Kyoung Materials: Crystal resin and marble Dimensions: 21 x 8 x 21 cm Jang Hea Kyoung is based in Seoul, Republ...

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2010s Korean Organic Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Marble

Blue Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli
Blue Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Blue Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue Doobide Crockery set by Alfredo Häberli Limited Edition of 10 sets per color. Materials: Dyed porcelain, painted by hand in platinum. Dimensions: ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Beige Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli
Beige Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Beige Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Doobide Crockery set by Alfredo Häberli Limited Edition of 10 sets per color. Materials: Dyed porcelain, painted by hand in platinum. Dimensions:...

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2010s Spanish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Grey Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli
Grey Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Grey Doobide Crockery Set by Alfredo Häberli

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Doobide crockery set by Alfredo Häberli Limited Edition of 10 sets per color. Materials: dyed porcelain, painted by hand in platinum. Dimensions: ...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

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

Experimental/Prototype Silver Coffee/Tea Set Paul Tarantino for Georg Jensen
Experimental/Prototype Silver Coffee/Tea Set Paul Tarantino for Georg Jensen

Experimental/Prototype Silver Coffee/Tea Set Paul Tarantino for Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen, Paul A. Tarantino

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pure silver coffee and tea set with original renderings (drawings),, Hand executed by Paul Tarantino believed to be designed for Georg Jensen, (never produced), Exaggerated ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.