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Regency Tea Sets

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set c...
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1820s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1810. The set is decorated in the very desired but rare palm tree pattern with the number 484. We also have a ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820. The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825
Located in London, GB
This is beautiful tea service consisting of a teapot with cover, a plate, a slop bowl, four teacups on saucers and four coffee cups on saucers. The service was made by the Yates fact...
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1820s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality rosewood tea caddy having a quality carved rosewood lift up top opening to reveal two lidded tea compartments, original escutcheon A quaint piece displaying...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Other

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio is hand-painted in the Old Japan Star Pattern. It comprises a teacup, coffee cup, and saucer made in 18th-century England circa 1770. The s...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
Dimensions: 5.5″diameter of the saucer, the cup 2.5″ tall x 2.5″ diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $680 For an example of the First Period Worcester Two Quail pattern with an ima...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s Pattern, which was inspired by Japanese Imari porcelain of the 17th century. The design...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Silver Vermeil Tea / Coffee Regency Style by Boin Taburet Paris
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite, beautiful and rare French silver vermeil coffee and tea service was crafted by one of the most celebrated goldsmiths in Paris. Fa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Vermeil, Silver

Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
Perfect for a double espresso! These nine "Dollar" pattern porcelain coffee cups are handpainted in the exquisite "Dollar" pattern. Spode made this set in England circa 1820. The dec...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Purple and Gold Porcelain Tea Set for Eight Persons
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine Crescent Ware porcelain eight place tea set, finely decorated with gold over royal purple ground, retailed by Phillips of New Bond Street, London. England, circa 1908–192...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand England, circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood made this drabware sugar bowl and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825. The design is simple and elegant, and the decoratio...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Earthenware

Antique Sevres Style Paris Porcelain Gilt Tea Cup Saucer Alexander Great Dante
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptional French Paris porcelain tea cup complete with its original undertray, of outstanding quality. First quarter of the nineteenth century. Exquisitely painted with Class...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Silver coffee and tea set, Belgium 19th century The design of this beautiful coffee and tea set is inspired by the 18th century French Regence st...
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1890s Belgian Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Silver

Antique Birks Regency Plate Silver Plated Tea Pot Set - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Birks Regency Plate Silver Plated Tea Pot Set - 3 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) Tea Pot with wooden handle, (1) Sugar Bowl, (1) Creamer. Very nice ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style
By Solomon Royes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver Regency style three piece tea service/set; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This antique George IV sterling silver three piece tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug / creamer, and sugar bowl. Each piece of this impressive set has a rectangular rounded form onto four Regency style feet. The plain body of each piece is encircled with a band of embossed and chased decorated stylised floral motifs on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a flush hinged, domed hallmarked cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this service. The cover retains the original sterling silver rounded rectangular finial embellished with chased stylised rose and leaf decoration, encompassed with a bud border. The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with C scroll handles, ornamented with applied chased acanthus leaf decorated thumbpieces. Each component of this service is supported by four Regency style bracket style feet ornamented with a shaped claw foot, accented with scrolling leaf decoration and stylised floral motifs. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilded interiors. Condition This antique Regency tea service...
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1820s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Russian samovar tea urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized turned wooden handles on each side and a tall double light h...
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20th Century Russian Regency Tea Sets

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Brass

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
$600 Sale Price
33% Off
Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Napthali Hart, this attractive, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features acanthus and scroll feet, and engraved decoration throughout...
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1810s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Joseph Angell II, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on 4 ball...
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1810s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller, this elegant, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, has silver handles, shell and gadroon borders, and gilt interiors to th...
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1810s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mother-of-pearl and rosewood 19th century tea caddy lacquer box in very good condition.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage Regency Filagree 800 Sterling Tea Service - 5 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite 800 sterling silver tea service set is a stunning example of timeless Regency elegance. Featuring intricate filigree engravings and ornate black curved handles, each p...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can (cup), made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The can is nominally straight sided and h...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous set of three antique English porcelain coffee cups with matching saucers was hand-painted by Chamberlains Worcester circa 1805. It is a beautiful example of George III ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Quality Regency Figured Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality Regency figured mahogany tea caddy having a figured mahogany lid opening to reveal three fitted compartments, shaped bombe sides and front, original brass lions head ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Other

Antique English Regency Silver Plated "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar w/ Lions by B&W
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Figural "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar with Lion Masks by B&W. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 15.5" W x 9.5" D.
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Late 19th Century Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A striking teapot in brass with handle in wood. 1820s Regency England, during first the regency of the Prince of Wales as a result of his father's mental illness and the later reign of the aforementioned prince as George IV. The period, with its political, economic and cultural flourishing, was immortalized in the works of Jane Austen and Lord Byron. With a refined design and use of material, this teapot makes for a charming addition to any table. The refined simplicity in its use of form highlights the materiality of the piece, which is complimented by the patinated handle with its charming lion...
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1820s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Brass

Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 11
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your table with vibrant French elegance through this set of 11 Christofle “Oceana Red” tea cups with matching saucers. Each piece showcases the striking Oceana Red pattern, fe...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Salmon with Monochrome Sepia Landscapes, ca 1810
Located in London, GB
On offer is a very rare teacup and saucer made by Barr Flight & Barr in about 1810. The set has a beautifully soft salmon ground colour, an elegant gilt border motif, and beautiful monochrome sepia landscape...
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1810s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Red Imari Dollar Pattern, Regency, ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful orphaned teacup made by Spode in about 1810. It bears a lavish Japanese-inspired Imari pattern. Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters in England. Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by British potters ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it possible for English potters to replace the Chinese export china, which had come to an end around that time, with their own designs. This was fundamental to a thriving industry that would last for about 150 years and provide half the world with their tableware. Spode porcelain is regarded as one of the highest quality porcelains around; for a soft-paste porcelain it is surprisingly hard and fine, and has a wonderful bright white colour. The pattern on this can is called "Dollar" pattern, a very famous pattern that was used by English potters in the 18th and early 19th Century. It is obvious why it is called “dollar” - but its origin is less obvious! It is thought that this pattern was derived from a very old Chinese pattern depicting a tree with elaborate foliage that hides a Chinese character representing longevity or happiness. Traditionally, this went with a an image called “Taotie”, which was used on very ancient bronze vases...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Boho Christofle "Rubanea Grey" Tea Pot With Lid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring refined French elegance to your table with this vintage Christofle “Rubanéa Grey” teapot with lid, a beautiful example of the brand’s timeless design and craftsmanship. Featuri...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Coffee & Teapot With Lid - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless sophistication to your table with this vintage Christofle “Torsada” coffee and teapot set, a stunning pair of lidded silverplate vessels showcasing the brand’s iconic ...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Footed Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this vintage set of 6 Christofle Torsada footed tea cups and matching saucers, a stunning blend of boho charm and timeless French elegance. Crafted wi...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Matthew Boulton English Georgian Regency Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Regency hot water urn, ca 1820. Bellied bowl with half-gadrooning leaf-mounted and wrapped reeded bracket side handles; patera-mounted reeded horizontal spout with scallop-s...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Sheffield Plate

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823
Located in London, GB
A teacup and saucer in the “half orange” shape, white with simple gilt rim and beautiful hand painted flower sprays Pattern unknown but similar to 1082 Year: ca 1823 Size: cup diameter 10cm (4”), saucer diameter 14.2cm (5.5”) Condition: excellent, some rubbing to gilt There are several items available in this design, please see group image and ask for more info if interested. The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain...
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1820s English Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver coffee pot with spirit burner; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Austrian silver coffee pot has a plain cylindrical form. The coffee pot body is plain and encompassed with an applied moulded girdle to the upper portion. This exceptional coffee pot is fitted with the original push fit cover, encompassed with a palmette leaf style border to the rim. The cover is surmounted with an impressive cast silver foliated finial. This coffee pot is fitted with an elongated handle overlaid with the original interwoven wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design; this finely detailed feature indicates the high quality of the piece. The pot detaches from the original hallmarked silver stand, supported by four impressive scrolling legs. The circular frame and base of the stand are encompassed with further palmette decorated borders. The stand bears a circular receiver to the centre, accommodating the original detachable rounded spirit burner. This hallmarks to this 19th century coffee pot...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Silver

Vintage Boho Christofle "Alliance Grey" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of modern French elegance to your table with this set of 8 Christofle “Alliance Grey” tea cups with matching saucers. Designed with Christofle’s refined minimalism, each ...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer & Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of French vintage charm to your table with this Christofle “Torsada” creamer and lidded sugar bowl set, a beautifully coordinated pair showcasing the brand’s iconic twist...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets

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Ceramic

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 Antique Regency Tea Sets

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Earthenware

Regency tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency tea sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include Spode, Coalport Porcelain, Derby, and J & W Ridgway. 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 $186 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $525.

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