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Art Deco Tea Sets

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
20th Century Italian Silver Coffe, Chocolate Pot Art Decò Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Coffee - Chocolatepot in solid 800 silver in Art Decò style, made entirely by hand. The body is completely smooth octagonal rectangular with polychrome glass inserts on 4 sides. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

4-Piece English Art Deco Silver Tea Set and Tray
Located in Queens, NY
4-Piece English Art Deco silver tea set with rosewood handles and finial tops along with a matching oval tray with handles. Tray, pitcher, crea...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Deco Coffee Service 736 Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a seldom seen sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco coffee service with ebony handles, design #736 by Harald Nielsen from the early 1930s. Additional information: Material: ...
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20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

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

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Ceramic

Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece tea set with round tray by Walter von Nessen for Chase, USA, c.1930s. The set includes a tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl with Bakelite handles. The round tray showcases a...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Copper

Vintage Tea Tray Oriental Flower and chicken Hand Painting Wooden Serving Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Satinwood Tea Tray Oriental Flower and Chicken Hand Painting Serving Tray with Handle. Decorative objects for your home decor. Impressive Flame Brow...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Paste, Fruitwood, Oak, Paint

Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four piece hexagonal shape Art Deco Period tea and coffee set with rosewood handles and knobs. High quality silver plate, marked on the bottom but not discernible (possibly German)...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Four-Piece Art Deco Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Torino, IT
Four-piece silver plate tea and coffee service, stepped Art Deco bases and lids, with wood handles, comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer by Walker and Hall Sheffield...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cream & Sugar Set 506 by Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen cream jug & sugar bowl with ebony handles, design #506 by Johan Rohde from circa 1927. This Art Deco design by Johan Rohde is hard to find. Additional...
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20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Painted Porcelain Tea Set Signed Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted porcelain tea set signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges. Art Deco period, France, circa 1920. All pieces are sig...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Accolade Tea and Coffee Service, Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
Accolade Tea and Coffee Service in Silver-Plated Metal, Gio Ponti for Christofle, circa 1935. Comprising a teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug. Bodies feature concentric gradations, bla...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teacup & Saucer Set #1 of 4
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art pottery teacup and saucer set was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1925 in their 'Pomegranate' pattern. Each duo is done in the Moorcroft signature ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

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Pottery

The 'CUBE' Silvered Metal Tea Pot, Circa 1930
Located in North Miami, FL
The patent for the cube teapot was first lodged in November 1916. 'The specifications state that functional considerations were paramount, the absorption o...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Roux Marquiand Tea Set Attributed
Located in Lugo, IT
Tea service attributed to French manufacture Roux Marquiand, 1920/25. Tray, milk jug, sugar bowl and teapot. Tray size 60 by 36 cm Highest element 18 cm lowest 10 cm Condition as see...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Metal

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle. Complete Art Deco Grand tea service in pastel blue porcelain with hand painted gold edge, 1930s-1940s. Consisting of five teacups with saucers...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, London 1929 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this stylish, Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, is in the Art Deco taste, and is octagonal in shape. Each measures 9.75...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Large William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teapot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large art pottery teapot was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1925 in their 'Pomagranite' pattern. The teapot is done usin...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

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Pottery

Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Tea Sets

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Carnelian, Pewter, Brass

1940 Fouquet Lapar Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Hammered Sterling Silver Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco tea and coffee set made in hammered sterling silver and rosewood by Georges Fouquet Lapar created in 1940s. Service including: - a coffee pot - a tea pot - a milkpot - a ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

1930 Jean E. Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Vermeil Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver, vermeil and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s. Service including: - a...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Tetard Freres - 4pc. French (Gatsby Era) Art Deco 950 Sterling Tea Set + Tray
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Private Mansion in Paris, A Truly Magnificent Original French Art Deco, 5 pc. Sterling Silver Tea Set with Serving Tray by Two of France's Premier Silversmiths "Tetard Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tetard - 4pc. Original French Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, The Birth Place of Art Deco, a Truly Magnificent Original "Gatsby Era" French Art Deco, 4pc. Sterling Silver Tea Set with Silver Plate Serving Tray by One of Franc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Christofle - 5pc. Original French Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Set, 1920s !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, the birth place of Art Deco, a stunning 4 pc. Art Deco “Gatsby Era” sterling silver tea set plus serving tray by France’s premier silversmith Christofle, silversmith to the Emperor, in like new condition, circa 1920s. The name Christofle is synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship, luxury, and innovation in the world of silversmithing. Founded in the early 19th century, Christofle has established itself as a preeminent maker of fine silverware, celebrated for its elegant designs and impeccable quality. Throughout the 19th century, Christofle expanded its repertoire and clientele. The company garnered significant attention at international exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and the Exposition Universelle in Paris. These platforms showcased Christofle's ability to combine traditional craftsmanship with industrial innovation, setting new standards in silverware production. The 20th century saw Christofle continue to adapt and innovate. The company embraced modern design movements, including Art Nouveau and Art Deco, which profoundly influenced its aesthetic and production techniques. Despite challenges posed by global conflicts and economic fluctuations, Christofle maintained its reputation for quality and luxury. Christofle's commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over its long history. The company's participation in international exhibitions frequently resulted in prestigious honors, solidifying its reputation on the global stage. Christofle's association with royalty and nobility is a significant aspect of its illustrious history. The company has supplied silverware to numerous royal households and aristocratic clients, underscoring its reputation for quality and prestige. In the 19th century, Christofle became the official supplier of silverware to Napoleon III. This royal patronage provided the company with unparalleled visibility and credibility. The French court's endorsement of Christofle's products served as a powerful marketing tool, attracting affluent clients from across Europe and beyond. Christofle's appeal extended far beyond France. The company supplied silverware to various European royal households, including those of the Tsar of Russia and the King of Greece. These commissions often involved the creation of bespoke pieces, tailored to the specific tastes and requirements of the royal clients. Such high-profile commissions further enhanced Christofle's reputation as a purveyor of luxury and excellence. The Art Deco movement, which emerged in the early 20th century, profoundly influenced Christofle's design aesthetic. Characterized by geometric shapes, bold lines, and a focus on modernity, Art Deco represented a departure from the ornate styles of the past. Christofle embraced this movement, incorporating its principles into its silverware designs. Christofle's association with Art Deco is epitomized by its collaboration with renowned designers such as Jean Puiforcat and Luc Lanel. These designers brought a fresh, modern perspective to Christofle's creations, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design elements. The result was a series of silverware pieces that were both functional and artistically innovative. The Art Deco influence is evident in Christofle's use of clean lines, geometric patterns, and a focus on form and function. This aesthetic was a marked departure from the elaborate, decorative styles that had previously dominated silverware design. Christofle's Art Deco pieces are celebrated for their timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Among Christofle's most celebrated creations are its 950-sterling silver Art Deco tea sets...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

1960 Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Coffee Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee jug in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. ...
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1960s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Tea Set, Bullet Style, 1937
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1937, this handsome, 3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl, all pla...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Andlovitz Guido Design for Lavenia Italy/Laveno Set of Four Cups with Plates
Located in Biella, IT
Andlovitz Guido design for Lavenia Italy/Laveno set of four cups with four plates good condition for the set except two little defect in two cups that you...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Side Handled Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, Henry Atkin, 1920
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1920 by Henry Atkin, this very stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set, is in the Art Deco taste, plain in design, and featuring straight side ha...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of Five Porcelain Cups, One Kettle and One Tray by Bastard Paris, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of five porcelain cups, one kettle and one tray by Paul Kiss for Georges Bastard Paris, France. Measures: 5 cups (1 cup is missing in the photos): 4 cm diameter x 4.5 cm height....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Coffee and Tea Set 4 Pieces Solid Silver by Tétard Frères circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Art Déco style silver coffee and tea set composed of 4 pieces: one teapot, one coffeepot, one sugar bowl, and a milk jug. Silver decorated with pinched ribs decoration and flat areas. French Minerve silver mark, silversmith mark and each piece is numbered. Total weight: 2.008 kg - 1 teapot 16 cm H x 24 cm W x 12 cm D - 1 coffeepot 21 cm H x 18 cm W x 10 cm D - 1 sugar bowl 11 cm H x 14 cm W x 10.5 cm D - 1 milk jug 7 cm H x 12,5 cm W x 6.5 cm D Tétard Frères is a french silversmith company created in 1880. Edmond Tétard...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

Art deco sterling silver cafe au lait hallmarked in Chester in 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1926 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd., this handsome, George V period, Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, and...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Tea Service by Wolfers Freres
By Marcel Wolfers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Deco sterling tea service and tray with bone handles. Designed in 1936 by Marcel Wolfers, and depicted in a book about Wolfers Freres. The service...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

Tea Set by Edouard Marcel Sandoz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tea set by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine" p. 102...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
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

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Silver

Art Deco Enameled Ceramic Teapot Mustard with Sculptural Double Handle, Italy
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and vibrant example of early 20th-century Italian ceramic design, this Art Deco teapot dates to circa 1930. Rendered in a bold mustard-yellow glaze, the piece embodies the op...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

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Ceramic

French Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service by Cardeilhac
Located in Sarasota, FL
French silver Art Deco tea and coffee service by well known maker Cardeilhac. Each piece is marked with French hallmarks and signed. ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Stower & Wragg Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service/set consists of a coffee jug, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. The pieces of this vintage silver tea set have a plain rectangular rounded form onto a collet frame with integrated stepped bracket style feet, all in the iconic Art Deco style. The surface of each piece is plain and embellished with an impressive applied egg decorated border to the upper portion. The coffee jug and teapot are fitted with plain subtly domed hinged hallmarked covers, surmounted with the original iconic Art Deco style satin wood topped finials, securing to the interior with a wing nut. The teapot and coffee jug retain the original fine and impressive angular C shaped carved wood handles incorporating an unusual inset satin wood thumbpiece, all in the stepped Art Deco style. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with C shaped sterling silver handles incorporating stepped thumbpieces; matching the design of the silver coffee pot and teapot handles. The vintage silver teapot...
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1960s British Vintage Art Deco Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tea sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco tea sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include Harald Nielsen, Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat, and Wedgwood. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tea sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $102 and tops out at $18,934 while the average work can sell for $1,826.

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