Antique Tea Service
1860s British Georgian Antique Tea Service
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Service
Wood
1920s English Romantic Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
19th Century Indian Other Antique Tea Service
Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Tea Service
Walnut
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
1840s English Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Tea Service
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Tea Service
Silver Plate
1820s American American Classical Antique Tea Service
Sheffield Plate
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Tea Service
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tea Service
Silver Plate
18th Century Other Antique Tea Service
Enamel
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tea Service
Gold Leaf
1920s English Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tea Service
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tea Service
Ceramic, Bamboo
1920s American Art Deco Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Tea Service
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
1760s English George III Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Tea Service
Wood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tea Service
Walnut, Burl
1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Tea Service
Metal
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
1890s English Edwardian Antique Tea Service
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Service
Copper, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Service
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Service
Silver
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Tea Service
Crystal, Bronze
1820s French Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Service
Jade
19th Century French Antique Tea Service
Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
19th Century American Rococo Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Tea Service
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Service
Bronze
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
1810s English Regency Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Service
Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Tea Service
Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood
1830s French Empire Antique Tea Service
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
1920s American Rococo Revival Antique Tea Service
Sterling Silver
- 1
- ...
Antique Tea Service For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Tea Service?
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of .925. This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
1882 Ltd. Looks to the Future of Ceramics in the U.K. with an Eclectic Exhibition and Auction
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Paul Revere Crafted This Silver Coffee Pot 250 Years Ago
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
From Arne Jacobsen to Zaha Hadid, Top Designers Tackle Tableware
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.








