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Modern Tea Sets

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Teapot with Heater
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Teapot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1960's Eugen Ferner Silverplate Tea Coffee Set 5 Piece
Located in Seguin, TX
Mid-Century Modern 5 piece tea and coffee set by Eugen Ferner (Germany) silver plate. Marked Eugen Ferner EPSN 1964. Tray 25.5"L x 17"W incl...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Teacups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. 9 teacups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The cup measures: 10 x 5 c...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Çini Decorated Porcelain Coffee Cup &Saucer 90ml, Set of 6
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Çini porcelain plates derived from an extensive research and deconstruction of traditional Ottoman tile work. While the patterns are repeated regularly in...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Diana with Taupe Cover Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover. Diana is the new Pinetti steel thermal carafe wit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Silver Plated Lava Stone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Yellow Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup Saucer Set with Tulip Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted porcelain tulip flower coffee or tea cup and saucer set, circa early 20th century, Japan. Japan is known for its fine porcelain. Better than any paper cup...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Diana Thermal Carafe 1.5L Earth Leather Cover Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover. Diana is our new steel thermal carafe with a capa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Style with Grey Cover Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A lavish leather dress decorated with laser cuts beautifully finishes our "Style" thermal carafe. Thanks to the practical zip the cover is easily rem...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Tea Spoons Golden Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Indulge in the artistry of our handcrafted set of two teaspoons, meticulously fashioned from brass and adorned with a luxurious gold plating. With a graceful shape and playful handle...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Contemporary Teapot Hand Painted in Italy Porcelain Tableware
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.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Spoon Pink Quartz Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your morning coffee or tea ritual with our torch spoon, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans. Fashioned from metal and plated brass, each spoon features a ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

21st Century Thermal Carafe Mocha with Taupe Cover for Coffee Service
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Mocha is the perfect vessel to keep piping hot or icy cold beverages right at arm’s reach. Our new thermal carafe enhanced by a removable leather cov...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Plastic, Leather

21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new pattern, a new removable cover, the elegance is the same as always. We welcome Sophie, our new glass carafe available in 1 and 1,5L capacity, now ready to make his entrance ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Glass, Leather

Undressed Woman Tea Set
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed tea set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing i...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Coffee Cup with Saucer Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Size: 5.5 Ø x 5.5 H cm, 80 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Art Déco Garden Larger quantities avail...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection, Funkis Porcelain Teapot, Austria, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection. Funkis porcelain teapot. Austria, 1980s. Measures: 28 x 27 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
Category

1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Cappuccino Coffee Mug, Handmade in Italy 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

AF Tea Pot Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: AF tea pot Color: Beige gold Size: 20 x 10 x 13.5 H cm, 900 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Art Déco Garden Larger quantities available upon request, ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Mexican Modernistic Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set by Hector Aguilar
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early four-pieces sterling silver coffee or tea serve set by Hector Aguilar (1905-1986) circa 1940-1945 per mark "HA, Taxco, 940". The mid-century modernist silverware...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Set of 2 Teacups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these Berry teacups and saucers are entirely decorated with a dotted pink enamel. Set of 2 teacups and saucers 10cl 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.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio tea cup and saucer is painted both inside and outside with red, yellow and light-blue splotches on a white enamel; an elegant golden rim turns inside like a medieval tower...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Decòr, Hanging Little Vases, Handmade in Italy 2021, a Cup and a Vase
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Mug and Infuser, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gold Plated Green Quartz Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our perlina milk, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The curved handle of this j...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Brass, Gold Plate

Set of 2 Gaiwan Tea Set Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Chinese tea set gaiwan (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Size: 11 Ø x 10 H cm, 225 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Art Déco Garden Larger quantities availa...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Western Tea Cup with Saucer Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Western tea cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Size: 7.5 Ø x 5.5 H cm, 170 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Art Déco Garden Larger quantities...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Cappuccino or Tea Mug, Handmade in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chad Teapot, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Chad teapot was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis, in 1982. The decorated white porcelain pot's shape is more interested in its fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Coffee Cups, Handmade in Italy 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Lapis Lazuli Stone in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite perline torch cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorned with a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Colorado Ceramic Teapot, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Colorado teapot in ceramic was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1983. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in architecture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Tea Pot Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Large tea pot Color: Blue and gold Size: 20 x 13 x 16H cm, 800 ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Western Tea Cup with Saucer Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Western tea cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 7.5 Ø x 5.5 H cm, 170 m L ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

AF Tea Pot Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New Modern
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: AF tea pot Color: Sage green Size: 20 x 10 x 13.5 H cm, 900 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Mid Century Rhythm Tea pot with unique shape designed by André F...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set Of 2 Western Tea Cup With Saucer Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 western tea cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Size: 7.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 170 ml M...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Seletti "Hybrid-Zora" Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Isidora" Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The anchorage teapot, was originally designed by Peter Shire in 1982. The Teapot is in brass with plated silver, and is also available in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver

Set of 2 Chinese Tea Cup Gaiwan Set Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Chinese tea cup gaiwan set (2 pieces) Color: Beige and gold Size: 11 Ø x 10 H cm, 225 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Modern Vin...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Chinese Tea Cup Gaiwan Set Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese tea cup gaiwan set (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 11...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Onyx

Seletti "Kintsugin-N'1" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Tea Egg in Stainless Steel by Siguard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Bring class to any table setting with Bernadotte - A Classic yet modern table collection based on the iconic lines of Sigvard Bernadotte, a piece of Georg Jensen design history. When...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tea Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Purple Studio Pottery Ceramic Handmade Hot Chocolate Set 1 Pitcher & 4 Cups
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely purple Studio Pottery ceramic handmade hot chocolate set includes one pitcher and four cups. Beautiful age-appropriate condition with no chips...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

French Tea Cup Mixed / Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Tea Pot Ligne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Red Burgundy, Gold and Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups, Set of 3, 1967
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of three (3) vintage red burgundy, gold, and black porcelain coffee or tea cups, Mid-20th century, 1967. Side tables shown in image search 1s...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Castillo Taxco Modernist Silverplate Coffee Set Inlaid with Lapis and Malachite
Located in Westport, CT
The renowned silversmiths of the Taxco atelier Los Castillo are unmatched at creating useful silver items inlaid with abalone, lapis, or malachite. This gorgeous three-piece Los Cast...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate

Set of 2 Western Tea Cup with Saucer Artisan Brush André Fu Living New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Western tea cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 7.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 170 ml Materia...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Porcelain Tea Pot with Undressed Woman
Located in Greenwich, CT
A porcelain tea pot featuring line drawings of an undressed woman. Upon opening the lid she is discovered to be bathing in the pot. Designed by Esthe...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Medium Tea Pot Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Medium tea pot Color: Blue and gold Size: 16 x 10 x 12.5H cm, 360 ml Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Artisan Brush Larger quantities available upon request, wi...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Creamer Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Creamer (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 6.5 x 6 x 4.5H cm, 50 ml Material: Porcelain and g...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Large Tea Pot Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Large tea pot Color: Blue and gold Size: 20 x 13 x 16H cm, 800 ml M...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Silver Jug, Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Silver jug is a precious decorative object realized in 20th century. Very precious little silver jug with handle. In good conditions.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

French Tea Cup Ecaille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Modern tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tea sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, André Fu, Natalia Criado, and Pinetti. 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 $49 and tops out at $40,385 while the average work can sell for $335.

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