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Neoclassical Tea Sets

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Early 20th Century English Child's Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 20th Century English petite child's teapot is decorated around the opening with fluting as is the rim of the lid. Both pieces of the white teapot are marked "Spode Copeland...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Pottery

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical st...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer Origin: Denmark Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri Damaged cup in the middle of the crack visible in the ph...
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1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Alka Kunst Bavaria 1960s ceramic tea set
Located in Premariacco, IT
Glazed ceramic tea set consisting of 13 pieces: 1x teapot, 1x sugar bowl, 1x milk jug, 5x saucers and 5x cups. Teapot measurements: W 25cm D 15cm H 17cm Cup measurements: W 12cm D 1...
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1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
Located in Katonah, NY
This Coalport teapot features an "Old Oval" shape and was manufactured in the early 19th century, circa 1805. It is adorned with an all-around band of ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Exquisite early 20th-century Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four-Piece Tea/Coffee Service. Each piece is a testament to Tiffany's re...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

exceptional George III teapot by preeminent silversmith Paul Storr, 1793
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This rare and exceptional George III teapot is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr, it is one of his earliest works, the date mark on this pieces of the year 1793 which is the first year Storr marked items with his own initials (P S) The teapot is designed in the neoclassical taste with some Chinese influences, or Chinoiserie taste, even the figure on the cover of the teapot is Chinese. It is very hard to impossible to find works from this early period with this interesting Royalty provenance. The family crest on the front is of the Tollemache family, and dating of The teapot indicate It belonged and probably commissioned by or as a gift to William Manners Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower, William, On 12 January 1793, at the Age of 26, he Was created a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln. So this teapot was commissioned to celebrate the occasion. William Manners Tollemache: Lord Huntingtower (19 May 1766 – 11 March 1833), known as Sir William Manners, Bt, between 1793 and 1821, was a British nobleman And Tory politician. Born William Manners, he was the eldest son of John Manners and Louisa Tollemache, 7th Countess of Dysart. On 12 January 1793, at the age of 26, he was Ceated a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln.On his mother's Succession to the earldom in 1821, he was styled Lord Huntingtower, and adopted The surname of Talmash or Tollemache Paul Storr: (baptised 28 October 1770 in London – 18 March 1844 in London) was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical and other styles During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His works range from Simple tableware to magnificent sculptural pieces made for royalty Paul Storr was England's most celebrated silversmith during the first half of the Nineteenth century and his legacy lives on today. His pieces historically and Currently adorn royal palaces and the finest stately homes throughout Europe and The world. Storr's reputation rests on his mastery of the grandiose neo-Classical Style developed in the Regency period. He quickly became the most prominent Silversmith of the nineteenth century, producing much of the silver purchased by King George III and King George IV. Storr entered his first mark in the first part of 1792, which reflects his short-lived partnership with William Frisbee. Soon after, he Began to use his PS mark, which he maintained throughout his career with only Minor changes. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

Antique Italian Neoclassical Silver Coffeepot
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical silver coffeepot, ca 1820. Baluster; cover hinged and domed with leaf-mounted acorn finial. Applied c-scroll spout and scroll handle with ribbed tail. Handwork v...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

19th Century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 Pc. Tea Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 pc. Tea Set is a wonderful example of fine French porcelains produced during the Belle Epoque! Crafted in classic designs that date ba...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Pattern Number 2408 Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Spode porcelain cup & saucer. Pattern no. 2408 Decorated throughout with a cobalt floral patttern and extensive gilding. Simply a great cup & saucer from Spod...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Silhouette Cup and Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain, Gottlob Samuel Mohn
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Meissen porcelain cup and saucer from the Marcolini period, dating around 1795, decorated with silhouette designs attributed to Samu...
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1790s German Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Classic Rose Tea/Coffee Service for 11 People
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a Tea/Coffee Rosenthal Classic Rose set for 11 people. Perfect condition. Never used with original stamps and tags. Set consist of: Coffee Pot 27 cms H x 16 cms D Sugar ...
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Basalt Wedgwood Teapot with Medallions of Man with Lyre and Lady on Pedestal
Located in Boston, MA
This is a very rare antique Wedgwood Etruria Basalt teapot. It is eight sided and decorated on all sides. One side has a medallion of a man pl...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

American Pewter Tea Pot, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American pewter tea pot with a distressed exterior finish. Meridan, Connecticut, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Pewter

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Metal, Gold Plate

Antique Italian Doccia Topographical Porcelain Neoclassical Cup and Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Italian Doccia Topographical porcelain neoclassical cup & saucer. By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820. With pa...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain teapot. By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes: each...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Metal, Gold Plate

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot. By the Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topograph...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Breakfast Set - Bigger - Cup and Saucer + Plate
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique cup with a saucer and plate Signed: Rosenthal Very good condition, no damage. Dimensions: plate diameter: 21.5 cm / base diameter 15.5 cm ...
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1950s German Vintage Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique French Opaline Glass Demitasse Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique white opaline or opalescent glass cup & saucer. With handpainted flower garlands to the body of the cup & the rim of the saucer & traces of original gilding. Sim...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Opaline Glass

Jean E. Puiforcat Silver Timeless Set for Tea and Coffee in Neoclassical Form
Located in Epfach, DE
A timeless set for tea and coffee in neoclassical form in silver 950 with wood handle, from the maker Jean E. Puiforcat These are a beautiful and timeless set for tea and coffee, co...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot Sterling Silver 3 Piece Breakfast Coffee or Tea Set
Located in Tustin, CA
This exquisitely beautiful sterling silver coffee or tea breakfast service by Odiot Paris will create a refined ambiance for your table. Set consists of three matching, handmade piec...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Classical Silver Coffeepot
Located in New York, NY
French Classical silver coffeepot, 18th century. Baluster with silver-mounted stained and turned wood handle. Cover hinged with bud finial. V-form fis...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 1900
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful silver coffee and tea set is made around 1900 in Belgium. The design is inspired by 18th century Neoclassical style, the individual elements create a unique touch. P...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

George III Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand from 1793-1794
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 & 1794 by George Smith II & Thomas Hayter, this very handsome, George III, antique sterling silver teapot on stand,...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Old Sheffield Plated Tea Machine, Made Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this outstanding example of an antique old sheffield plate tea machine, features a larger rotating tea urn for refilling the 2 sma...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sheffield Plate

19th Century Collection Antique Arabian Tea Pots Market "Papillon" Thick Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century collection of antique Arabian tea pots market "Papillon" in thick brass, hand embossed, and copper High respectively cm: 22, 20, 18.
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Mid-19th Century Maghreb Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Copper, Brass

George III Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket by Robert Hennell I in 1781
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell I, this striking, George III, antique sterling silver sugar basket, features pierce...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Coffee Pot, Augsburg, 1807-1809
By Johann Jakob Hermann Grabe
Located in Greding, DE
Coffee pot by Johann Jakob Hermann Grabe (1749-1833), Hallmark for Augsburg 1807-1809 and Maker's Mark IG. Lid with nut shaped Nodus, the wall with vine ornaments and a carved wooden...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket With Glass Liner Made in 1783
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1783 by Barrage Davenport, this delightful, George III, antique, sterling silver sugar basket, has a half ...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Coffee Set Tea Set Neoclassical Style Swedish 20th Century Plate Stamped, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A coffee set made during the early 1900s (1902-1903) in Sweden. Stamped CG Hallberg.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Plum Red-Ground Saltglaze Stoneware Teapot and Cover, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Plum red-ground saltglaze stoneware teapot and cover, circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Ceramic

John R Wendt for Ball Black & Co Seven-Piece Medallion Sterling Tea & Coffee Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This neoclassical sterling silver tea and coffee set was designed by renowned 19th century silversmith, John R. Wendt (1826-1907). Recognized as "one of the best designers and chasers in the art", Wendt formed a highly successful partnership with Boston silversmith Augustus Rogers before moving to New York in 1860 to work as principal silversmith to important jewelry and silver retailer Ball, Black & Co. Wendt is known for his distinctive designs and examples of his work are held in the permanent collections of museums including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Boston's Museum of Fine Art. This Wendt sterling tea and coffee set...
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1860s American Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Spode Porcelain Coffee Can, Neoclassical Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Georgian ca 1806
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful coffee can and saucer made by Spode around 1806. The set is decorated in a stunning pattern of dense gilt foliage and a cobalt blue band in the Neoclassical taste...
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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Neoclassical tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical tea sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include George Smith and Thomas Hayter, Natalia Criado, Spode, 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 $20 and tops out at $18,551 while the average work can sell for $1,650.

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