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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
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

By Bloor Derby

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

Antique Porcelain Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770
Antique Porcelain Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770

Antique Porcelain Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

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

Materials

Porcelain

Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825
Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820
Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820

Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820

By Spode

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

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

Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller
Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller

Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Russian Brass Samovar Lamp

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp

$600Sale Price|33% Off

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

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style
Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner
19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner

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

Materials

Silver

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Footed Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Footed Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Footed Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 6

By Christofle

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Filagree 800 Sterling Tea Service - 5 Pieces
Vintage Regency Filagree 800 Sterling Tea Service - 5 Pieces

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matthew Boulton English Georgian Regency Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn
Matthew Boulton English Georgian Regency Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn

Matthew Boulton English Georgian Regency Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn

By Matthew Boulton

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

Antique English Regency Silver Plated "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar w/ Lions by B&W
Antique English Regency Silver Plated "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar w/ Lions by B&W

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

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
19th Century English Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

19th Century English Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinguished 19th-century English Regency period sarcophagus-form tea caddy, masterfully crafted in richly grained mahogany (possibly rosewood). The classical silhouette reflects ...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810
New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810

New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810

By New Hall

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

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s
Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Regency Figured Mahogany Tea Caddy
Antique Quality Regency Figured Mahogany Tea Caddy

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

Materials

Other

Antique John Carrow English Regency Silver Plated Paw Foot Etched Sugar Bowl
Antique John Carrow English Regency Silver Plated Paw Foot Etched Sugar Bowl

Antique John Carrow English Regency Silver Plated Paw Foot Etched Sugar Bowl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique John Carrow English Regency Silver Plated Paw Foot Floral Etched Sugar Bowl with Handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5" W x 5" D.

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Early 20th Century Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Birks Regency Plate Silver Plated Tea Pot Set - 3 Pc Set
Antique Birks Regency Plate Silver Plated Tea Pot Set - 3 Pc Set

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810

By Spode

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

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand with Gilt Trim, England Circa 1825
Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand with Gilt Trim, England Circa 1825

Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand with Gilt Trim, England Circa 1825

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

This Wedgwood drabware sugar bowl and stand possesses a quiet richness that rewards close looking. Made in Staffordshire, England, circa 1825, it exemplifies Wedgwood’s mastery of re...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Salmon with Monochrome Sepia Landscapes, ca 1810
Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Salmon with Monochrome Sepia Landscapes, ca 1810

Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Salmon with Monochrome Sepia Landscapes, ca 1810

By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester

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

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

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

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815
Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815

Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815

By Napthali Hart

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Coffee & Teapot With Lid - A Pair
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Coffee & Teapot With Lid - A Pair

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 11
Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 11

Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 11

By Christofle

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Rubanea Grey" Tea Pot With Lid
Vintage Boho Christofle "Rubanea Grey" Tea Pot With Lid

Vintage Boho Christofle "Rubanea Grey" Tea Pot With Lid

By Christofle

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer & Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer & Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer & Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair

By Christofle

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Christofle "Alliance Grey" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 8
Vintage Boho Christofle "Alliance Grey" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 8

Vintage Boho Christofle "Alliance Grey" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 8

By Christofle

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

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819
Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

By Joseph Angell II

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gien French Faience Earthenware Chocolate Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

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.