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Rare George III period silver tea coffee set on tray made in London 1795
By Crispin Fuller
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises 7 pieces, with a coffee pot and teapot, cream jug and sugar basket, and
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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boxed silver-plated picnic tea set
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
This rare silver-plated travelling tea set was designed by Dr Christopher Dresser and bears all the
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Antique 18th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Coco De Mer Anglo Indian Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare Antique Anglo Indian tea caddy with exceptional metal work. Handcrafted birds and
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Sets

Meissen cobalt gold 2 rare vintage tea cups with saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
Meissen B form Cobalt Gold 2 charming tea cups with sauces Cup d 10 cm h 8 cm Sauce d 16 cm h 3
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Vintage 1940s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Postmodern Tea Kettle “9093 Kettle” by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934), Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle for Alessi rendered in rare matte platinum grey enamel body
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Rare Elegant Art Deco Modern German Luncheon Tea or Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Every piece is in excellent vintage condition. The set include large round tray. Tea or coffee pot. One
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Vintage 1920s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1780 Two Compartment
By John Denziloe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique George III is a classic oval can shape Tea Caddy and is decorated with an
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Important 19th Century Museum Quality French Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Pot
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea
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Antique 19th Century European Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Rare Indian Colonial Cutch Silver Box / Tea Caddy, circa 1880
By Oomersi Mawji
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver box or tea caddy, of octagonal form
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Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
By Röstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rare Indian Colonial Cutch Solid Silver Box / Tea Caddy, circa 1880
By Oomersi Mawji
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver box or tea caddy, of octagonal form
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Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century Rare Indian Colonial Cutch Solid Silver Box / Tea Caddy, circa 1880
By Oomersi Mawji
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver box or tea caddy, of octagonal form
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Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare Fine Antique English Elkington Silver Plate 3pc. Zodiac Tea for 2 Teaset
By Elkington Co.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
plated HAND CHASED Tea Set was made by the Royal Warranted silversmith, Elkington & Company, of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Aynsley Bone China Butterfly Tea Set 1920s
Located in London, GB
An exquisite, rare, and highly collectible 1920s Tea set with a bright sunshine yellow trim with a
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Tea Set, Hoaching, circa 1830
By Wo Hing Hoaching
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique 19th century Chinese Export exceptionally rare solid silver three-piece tea
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Tea Sets

Space Age Makio Hasuike Sakura Ceramic Tea Coffee Set, Franco Pozzi 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic tea or coffee set in brick red brilliant vitreous china ceramic ‘SAKURA’ designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Memphis Naj Oleari Ceramic Tea Set by Massimo Iosa Ghini - 1980s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the iconic style of the 80s design movement with this rare and amazing tea or coffee set
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Vintage 1980s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Style Blossom Sterling Tea Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and rare Georg Jensen (1866-1935) tea set is exemplary of the Art Nouveau style
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Art Deco Tea Set by WMF, Copper-Plated, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute rare 20th century WMF tea set from the early Art Deco period in Germany, circa 1920. This
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Walker and Hall, Antique Victorian Solid Silver 3 Piece Bachelor Tea Set, 1897
By Walker Hall
Located in London, GB
. Rare and unique, this beautiful tea set's pattern depicts flying geese and botanical elements. The
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Luce Cream Earthenware Coffee and Tea Set Rectangle Created in France 1932
By Jean Luce
Located in Crespières, FR
never seen before, timeless and practical. This rare set comprises one tea pot, one milk jug, one
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Set of 3 Georgian Tea Caddies by Emick Romer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare set of 3 Georgian tea caddies by Emick Romer circa 1770. Stunning set of tea caddies, which
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

1868 Rare Antique English Victorian Shadowbox Teacup Saucer Plate Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian English / British porcelain teacup / saucer and serving plate, painted
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Antique 1860s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique English Derby King s Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand
By Crown Derby
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptionally Rare & Fine Antique English Crown Derby 11 piece hand painted "King's" pattern imari
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Sevres Demitasse
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Pithou Jeune
Located in Asheville, NC
This wonderful piece bears the mark of Pithou Jeune or Pithou "the younger," a well known Sevres artist. This demitasse has deep rich tones with turquoise- and merlot- colored glaze....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tea Sets

1880 Johnson Co Victorian Silver Plated British Tea Service, Aesthetic Style
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular and rare service 4 pieces tea coffee set in Sheffield plate with relative tray. The
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Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

A Rare Coalport Porcelain Playing Card Mug
Located in Downingtown, PA
The charming mug decorated with a continuous scene of playing cards with gilt bands to rim, foot and handle. To the front of the mug is a gilt card decorated with the ace of Spades.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Two-Piece Teapot, Design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare two-piece teapot, design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Stamped. Measures: Height with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Rare Victorian Majolica Teapot Brown-Westhead, Moore Co.
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Victorian Majolica Teapot signed Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. Decorated with a butterfly
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Cafetiere - London 1862
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1862 by Alfred Ivory, this rare, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
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Antique 1860s English Industrial Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Minton Majolica Teapot And Sugar Pot
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica teapot, sugar pot and creamer which features branch, leaf and blossom bases and a flower finial. Turquoise ground version. Coloration: turquoise, dark pink, white, ar...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Rare Freeman Lederman, Kenji Fujita, White Porcelain, Cane Teapot
By Freeman Lederman, Lagardo Tackett, Kenji Fujita
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare white porcelain teapot by Freeman Lederman for Kenji Fujita. With a cane handle, in an
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Cane

Rare Coalport Teacup, Orange Ground with Birds, circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare teacup and saucer made by Coalport in circa 1805. Coalport was one of the
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Tranquebar, Rare Small Teapot, Decoration Number 11/1231
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Tranquebar, rare small teapot. Decoration number 11/1231. 1st. factory
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Mid-20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Rare Two-Piece Teapot, "La Colorado" Design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare two-piece teapot, "LA Colorado" design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Stamped. Measures: Height
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Rare Two-Piece Teapot, "La Colorado" Design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare two-piece teapot, "LA Colorado" design Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen Tranquebar Rare Teapot, Decoration Number 11/962
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia / royal copenhagen tranquebar rare teapot. Decoration number 11/962. 1st. Factory
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Vintage 1920s Danish Tea Sets

Mid-Century Modern Rare Teapot by Heath Ceramics California Design
By Heath Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare teapot design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice lines ceramic
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Very Rare Lisa Larson "Elephant Teapot" from Her Own Workshop
Located in København, Copenhagen
Very rare Lisa Larson "Elephant teapot" from her own workshop. Hand painted, elephant with seated
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Rare Teapot, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa, Green Leafs
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare teapot in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The pot is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Worcester Rare Reticulated Floral Painted Cabinet Cup and Saucer
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Royal Worcester reticulated cabinet cup and saucer hand painted with fine floral
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique George I Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Liverpool, 1725
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare George I Provincial Solid Silver Coffee Pot in a classic straight sided tapered
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rare 18th Century English Creamware Teapot Inscribed with Prayers of Grace
Located in Downingtown, PA
The plain creamware teapot is unusually decorated with a panel on each side containing a hand-written prayer for Grace within leafy surrounds in iron-red and black. We thank thee ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets

Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup Saucer Cobalt Blue Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
MEISSEN mocha/espresso cup with saucer, ¨B-Form¨, cobalt blue and white background with rich gold decoration and sword mark Circa 1825-1924 "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was ...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early and Rare Georg Jensen Teapot in Hammered Silver with Handle in Ebony
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early and rare Georg Jensen teapot in hammered silver with handle in ebony. Design number 28. Dated
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Very rare early 18th century English silver teapot hallmarked in London in 1725
By William Spackman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1725 by William Spackman, this handsome, George I period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is pear shaped, and features a wooden handle and finial, and an engr...
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Antique 1720s English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Set mod. Suite 1967
Located in Aci Castello, IT
rare four-piece coffee and tea set, designed by the celebrated Italian silversmith Lino Sabattini
Category

Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 18th Century Creamware Miniature Tea Set
Located in Katonah, NY
An exceptionally fine 18th century creamware miniature nursery tea-set with a traditional floral
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Antique 1770s English Rococo Children s Furniture

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware

Antique Japanese, Arita, Rare Kakiemon Tea Set, Figures, Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and rare set of Blue and White Kakiemon tea bowls and saucers Condition
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Art Deco Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Reed Barton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco reed and Barton sterling silver tea or coffee set, American, circa 1930s. The larger
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rare Miniature Chamberlain Worcester Tête à tête Tea Set.
Located in Downingtown, PA
The service is beautifully decorated with roses on a pink and gold ground. It consists of a serving tray , a teapot and cover, milk jug, a sugar pot and cover and two cups and saucers.
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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Rare Indian Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Hamilton Co, Calcutta
By Hamilton Co., Calcutta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Indian sterling silver tea and coffee set, Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, circa 1950. The coffee pot
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Mid-20th Century Indian Other Sterling Silver

La Reine by Wallace Rare Sterling Silver 5-Piece Tea Set Marked #4500
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wallace La Reine by Wallace Rare sterling silver 5-piece tea set marked #4500. The coffee is
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Glass Coffee/Tea Set with Dessert Plate by Joe Colombo for Arno
By Joe Colombo, Arno Fassi
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set for 2 designed by Joe Colombo for Arno Italy. Great condition no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Master of the Rocks , 1680-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
). On the back side a decoration of sprays of bamboo, and the quite rare ’Mei Yu Ya Zhi’ mark (beautiful
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Set C Decor 680691 Summer Night s Dream by Heinz Werner
By Heinz Werner
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as rare Meissen tea set: White porcelain
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Vintage 1970s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Set B Decor 680691 Summer Night s Dream by Heinz Werner
By Heinz Werner
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as rare Meissen tea set: White porcelain
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Vintage 1970s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Rare Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare tea set you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, every rare tea set was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a rare tea set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare tea set, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare tea set over the years, but those crafted by Emile Puiforcat, Georg Jensen and Coalport Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Tea Set?

Prices for a rare tea set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,115.

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.

Questions About Rare Tea Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver 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, 2021
    Silver 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, 2021
    A 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.