China Tea Sets
to
114
389
20
2
102
104
182
22
71
53
23
8
4
11
8
4
8
7
5
9
1
19
13
12
7
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
286
249
106
82
11
229
162
305
294
280
77
47
411
395
397
17
9
7
7
5
Sort By
Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
By Wai Kee
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Chinese sterling silver four piece tea and coffee set
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration.
Additional information:
Material
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,198 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very rare Kangxi Famille Verte Tea Set with Ruyi decoration for the SE Asian market.
Marked with a
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,851 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang
Co., Shanghai
By Tuck Chang
Co.
Located in London, GB
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots
Region
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup
Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the qing period.
Additional information:
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$269 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup
Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo and qing period. Marriage
Additional information:
Primary Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$269 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue
Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700
Tea
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$283 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period: 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Bronze
$844 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
-1722), c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee
Category
Antique 17th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$283 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets.
Pair tea Bowl and dish.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Blue & White
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Kangxi (1661
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$759 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups
Saucers, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total.
Each piece is stamped
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee
Tea Service
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
English fine bone china is celebrated. Produced in England, the set features a crisp white porcelain body
Category
20th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
China coffee or tea set in porcelain of Limoges France.
Antique Fine China Teacups and Saucers set hand
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Tea Set with Hand Woven Wicker Carrying Warmer Basket, Teapot and Mugs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asian tea set with carrying basket. 1 porcelain teapot, 2 porcelain tea mugs and a wicker carrying
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Wicker
Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Additional information
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,534 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bone China Coffee Set From Kaiser Set For Six Person, Set of 33
By Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
.
Delightful thin-walled bone relief porcelain.
The sophistication of the set is given by smooth lines and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Type / Colour: Blood & Milk
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Yongzheng (1722-1735)
Period: 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$7,226 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Red on White Chinese Teacup
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spout.
The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive antique Chinese tea set include:
Maker's
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
- 14 cm.
The coffee set of the empire style form made of bone china with gold arabesque will help you
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Bone
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of Origin: China
Period: 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664)
Age: Pre-1800
Condition: Old
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,158 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese porcelain teapot dating from the end of the 19th century.
With its modern shape and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$323 Sale Price
39% Off
Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 7 pcs of 19th century Flow Blue. 5 handleless tea cups and 2 saucers with blue
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Clay, Ironstone
Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Kang-xi tea caddy with silver stopper. Late 18th century Chinese tea caddy with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Kangxi Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$638 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Export Blue and White Pitcher
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk pitcher.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Teapot 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
adorned with detailed floral motifs and a prominent Chinese character, all set against a rich pink
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot
Located in Newark, England
SILVER FILIGREE LINKED CHAIN BODY
From our Chinese collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Coffee Set Vintage Tuscan England Bone China Pale Pink Enamel Gold Plate 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant six-piece coffee set, crafted from pristine English bone china.
Each piece showcases the
Category
Vintage 1960s British Tea Sets
Materials
Bone
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot
Located in Newark, England
SILVER FILIGREE LINKED CHAIN BODY
From our Chinese collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Cup
Saucer, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese cup & saucer, circa 1840.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Etched Pewter Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from circa 1910-1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Pewter
$218 Sale Price
42% Off
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Region of Origin: China
Period: Meiji Period
Original/Reproduction: Original
Age: 1800-1849
Condition: No
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$533 Sale Price
39% Off
Teacaddy Mandarin Porcelain Garden Floral Scene China, 1736-1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An antique Chinese porcelain tea caddy, made during the Qianlong period. Amazing.
A fine ine
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Flowers Teapot, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796), Yongzheng (1722-1735
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$202 Sale Price
45% Off
Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W
By Kwan Wo
Located in London, GB
Kwan Wo, Chinese, active from 1875.
The handles and spouts modelled as bamboo shoots, decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Chinese Enameled Yixing Teapot, 19th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique Chinese Yixing teapot of squat rounded form with loop handle and short
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
$6,790 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century
Emperor: Qianlong
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$134 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s
Antique - Asian decoration
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely tea bowl and dish. Its a marriage, combination of 2 sets.
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Dating to 1st half of the 18th century
Amsterdams Bont
A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,139 Sale Price
39% Off
Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Carnelian, Pewter, Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow
Overglaze Blue Teapot Chine de Commande
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,035 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 17th century, 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$269 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century
Condition: Chip to rim.
Dimensions: inner
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$79 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Putti Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
interesting.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,171 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century
Condition: 1 chip to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots
Region
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$369 Sale Price
48% Off
Late 20th Century Boho Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Chinese porcelain teapot features a classic rounded form, beautifully hand-painted in
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century Qing (1661
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "China Tea Sets", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
China Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of China tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all China tea sets available were constructed with great care. We have 385 antique and vintage China tea sets in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. China tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern China tea sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made China tea sets over the years, but those made by Seletti, Wang Hing
Co. and Shelley Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are China Tea Sets?
Prices for China tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, China tea sets begin at $15 and can go as high as $658,960, while the average can fetch as much as $576.
Finding the Right Tea Sets for You
Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.
Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.
Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.
But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.
Questions About China Tea Sets
- What does bone china mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
- What is a set of china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
- What is a Bavaria tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- Are China sets worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
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.
More Ways To Browse
Chinese Collar
Antique Chinese Carnelian
Chinese Enamel Teapot
Tea Cozy
Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Verte
Floral Tea Cups
Sevres Porcelain Tea Set
Tea Cup Set 12
Antique Dragon Teapot
Asian Export Silver Set
Pink Tea Cups
Satsuma Pots
Vintage Yellow Teapot
Armorial China Set
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo
Chinese Export Tea Cup
German Bone China
Kangxi Cup