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Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 10" W x 5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot
Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot

Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an original artcrafted piece made in Florence Tuscany, Italy in the circa 1890. There is the Florentine lily engraved. The copper kettle shows ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silverplate Tea Kettle with Boiler
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silverplate Tea Kettle with Boiler

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silverplate Tea Kettle with Boiler

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique silverplate tea kettle or coffee pot with boiler In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: Kettle : 9.25"W x 13"D x 11.75"H. Boiler : 9.75...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray
Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups, Punch Bowl, Ladle, and Round Tray - 15 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Punch Bowl: 1" H x 20" Diam...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa
Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa

Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Tea or coffee set designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome and produced by the historic Italian manufacturer Fratelli Calderoni between 1950s and 1960s. This vintage breakfast set consists of 5 pieces: 1 small teapot with built-in filter in the body 1 large coffee maker 1 Water Jug 1 sugar bowl 1 Tray with feet...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs
Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs

Art Nouveau Tea Set Limoges Porcelain French A. Lanternier Floral Decor 15 Pcs

French Limoges porcelain tea set. Style and period: Art Nouveau, Antique Design: Alfred Lanternier Limoges Porcelain Origin: France, Late 19th century begin 20th century Fine Limoges...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Coffee Set, Satsuma Art Nouveau Style, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Porcelain Tea Coffee Set, Satsuma Art Nouveau Style, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Porcelain Tea Coffee Set, Satsuma Art Nouveau Style, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese hand‑painted porcelain tea or coffee set, in the Satsuma and Art Nouveau styles, circa mid‑20th century, Japan. Known for its fine porcelain, Japan produced richly decorat...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn / Samovar
Antique Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn / Samovar

Antique Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn / Samovar

Located in Suffolk, GB

A handsome antique Victorian silver plated tea urn or samovar by the well known Sheffield makers Walker & Hall, dating to circa 1880. The urn is made in the classical form with twin ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set
"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

By Carlo Alessi, Alessi

Located in Brescia, IT

Carlo Alessi 1945 design, Made in Italy. Stainless steel handles and knobs in applewood. The set includes coffee pot, 2 tea pots, milk jug, sugar bowl and oval tray. First edition with the old mark "Alfra...

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1940s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set
19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set

19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite example of 19th-century French porcelain artistry, this luxurious cup and saucer set bears the mark of the renowned Parisian atelier Boudois & Bloch. Known for their exc...

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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arne Jacobsen Mid Century Modern Tea or Coffee Set in Stainless by Stelton
Arne Jacobsen Mid Century Modern Tea or Coffee Set in Stainless by Stelton

Arne Jacobsen Mid Century Modern Tea or Coffee Set in Stainless by Stelton

By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage tea set by Arne Jacobsen from Denmark circa 1960s. It features all stainless steel and Bakelite construction. Comes with all of the pieces shown and sold as a set.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lutz Rabold 'City Scape' Tea Set for Arzberg, 1980
Lutz Rabold 'City Scape' Tea Set for Arzberg, 1980

Lutz Rabold 'City Scape' Tea Set for Arzberg, 1980

By Lutz Rabold, Arzberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Memphis-style tea set 'City-Scape' by Lutz Rabold for Arzberg Porcelain, Germany including one tea pot and lid (9.5in x 7.5in x 5.5in), one creamer (3.5in x 4.25in x 3.0in)...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coffee Set of 10 by IMCO Minimalist Design Italy, 1970s
Vintage Coffee Set of 10 by IMCO Minimalist Design Italy, 1970s

Vintage Coffee Set of 10 by IMCO Minimalist Design Italy, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage coffee set by IMCO minimalist design Italy, 1970s This vintage coffee set by IMCO Design from the 1970s impresses with its timeless elegance and minimalist design. It consi...

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20th Century Italian Minimalist Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Asian Tea Set with Hand Woven Wicker Carrying Warmer Basket, Teapot and Mugs
Asian Tea Set with Hand Woven Wicker Carrying Warmer Basket, Teapot and Mugs

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 basket. Perfect for a trip to the garden for tea time or pi...

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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wicker

Set  for Six People for Tea and Espresso by Ceramica Franco Pozzi Milano
Set  for Six People for Tea and Espresso by Ceramica Franco Pozzi Milano

Set for Six People for Tea and Espresso by Ceramica Franco Pozzi Milano

By Franco Pozzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this is a espresso set for six some of pieces have some dents and shown on the photos but is still usable no cracks Franco Pozzi work and exhibit with Gio Ponti in Milano.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Rococo Tea Set Meissen Rose Swans Handle 1924-1934
Rococo Tea Set Meissen Rose Swans Handle 1924-1934

Rococo Tea Set Meissen Rose Swans Handle 1924-1934

Located in Uppsala , SE

The fine porcelain pieces are part of the iconic "Meissen Rose" collection from the Porzellan-Manufaktur MEISSEN in Germany. This specific floral decor first appeared during the Bie...

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1920s German Rococo Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Shelley Art Deco Bone China Porcelain Vogue Trio, Coral Blocks Pattern 11792
Shelley Art Deco Bone China Porcelain Vogue Trio, Coral Blocks Pattern 11792

Shelley Art Deco Bone China Porcelain Vogue Trio, Coral Blocks Pattern 11792

Located in Nottingham, GB

A conical cup with a solid triangular handle anchors this tea trio, accompanied by a matching circular saucer and a square side plate with clipped corners. Executed in fine white Eng...

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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Ravinet d'Enfert Tea & Coffee Set, Silver Plate & Makassar Ebony, 1925s
Antique Ravinet d'Enfert Tea & Coffee Set, Silver Plate & Makassar Ebony, 1925s

Antique Ravinet d'Enfert Tea & Coffee Set, Silver Plate & Makassar Ebony, 1925s

By Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco French Silver Plate & Macassar Ebony Tea & Coffee Service by Ravinet d’Enfert, France, c.1925, 5‑Piece Set with Tray Dimensions: Teapot: Height 17.5 cm (6.89 in.) Coffeepot:...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

4 Person Tea Set 13pcs Design Heinrich Loffelhardt for Jenaer Glass
4 Person Tea Set 13pcs Design Heinrich Loffelhardt for Jenaer Glass

4 Person Tea Set 13pcs Design Heinrich Loffelhardt for Jenaer Glass

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Jena Glassworks, Heinrich Loffelhardt

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This is a minimalistic and still highly modern design classic by JENAER GLAS. 13pcs tea or coffee service designed by Heinrich Löffelhardt in 1954. This classic JENAER GLAS tea and coffee service includes: 1 Teapot complete with a tea strainer and lid. W/H/D: ca. 26,5 / 14.5 / 17 cm Capacity ca. 1.7L 4 Tea Cups D/H: ca. 10.6 / 4.7 cm 4 Saucers, square with rounded corners, W/H/D: ca. 17.5 / 2.5 / 17.5 cm 4 Plates, square with rounded corners, W/H/D: ca. 15.4 / 1.3 / 15.4 cm Designed by Heinrich Löffelhardt in 1954, this set exemplifies the elegant and functional design principles of mid-century glassware, produced by Schott & Gen Mainz Jenaer Glas. Heinrich Löffelhardt was a renowned German industrial designer, particularly celebrated for his work in glass design. Born in 1922, Löffelhardt made significant contributions to the field of modern glassware...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Italian Design Fine Porcelain Butterfly Teacups
Italian Design Fine Porcelain Butterfly Teacups

Italian Design Fine Porcelain Butterfly Teacups

Located in Pasadena, TX

featuring a fluted footed shape, gold-trimmed rim, ornate heart-shaped gold handle, and painted butterfly and floral

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Coffee Pot Teapot
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Coffee Pot Teapot

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Coffee Pot Teapot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Coffee Pot Teapot with Urn Finial. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 7" W x 4.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period, Red Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set! Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Tea Bowls & Cups R...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot
Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot

Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Edwardian toby jug teapot having a quality teapot with a man sitting down, shaped handle and spout and original lid.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Heath Ceramics Stoneware Teapot
Mid-Century Modern Heath Ceramics Stoneware Teapot

Mid-Century Modern Heath Ceramics Stoneware Teapot

By Heath Ceramics

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Organic-form stoneware teapot with a low rounded body, integrated spout, recessed lid, and wrapped swing handle. Finished in Heath Ceramics’ characteristic matte speckled glaze in a ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set
Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

By Johann Haviland

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Crocus pattern. Soft pastels. Johann Haviland Bavaria Tea Set to include service for 10: Coffee Pot Tea Pot Creamer & Sugar 10 Cups 12 Saucer...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Chinese Yixing Zisha Lotus-Form Teapot with Frog Finial, 20th Century
Chinese Yixing Zisha Lotus-Form Teapot with Frog Finial, 20th Century

Chinese Yixing Zisha Lotus-Form Teapot with Frog Finial, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chinese Yixing zisha clay teapot modeled as a lotus pod, with molded petals, a pierced lid, and a small frog finial, 20th century. The spout is shaped as a curled lotus leaf and th...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Clay

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set
19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set An early 19th Century Old Paris porcelain coffee, tea set with green painted French country scenes and gold paint. The gol...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Cinderella Sugar Bowl, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Cinderella Sugar Bowl, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

Cinderella Sugar Bowl, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Cinderella's fairytail. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. A set is consisting of a mi...

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2010s Italian Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Villeroy & Boch Burgenland Blue Service Coffee Set, Germany, Discontinued
Villeroy & Boch Burgenland Blue Service Coffee Set, Germany, Discontinued

Villeroy & Boch Burgenland Blue Service Coffee Set, Germany, Discontinued

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Coffee set Villeroy & Boch Burgenland blue, classic old series, vintage 1960s/1980s, Germany. Discontinued Piece. The Burgenland Blue stoneware coffee set by Villeroy & Boc...

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1960s German Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vela Silver Steel 6-Piece Cutlery Set

Vela Silver Steel 6-Piece Cutlery Set

By Greggio

Located in Milan, IT

The Vela cutlery set, with its elegant and tapered silhouette, is the perfect choice for those with a refined and contemporary taste. Made of stainless steel, it is ideal for both ev...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Steel

Royal Holland Pewter Coffee/Tea Set
Royal Holland Pewter Coffee/Tea Set

Royal Holland Pewter Coffee/Tea Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An original and complete Tea Set Pewter, Cane and Walnut Marked on underside

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1950s Dutch Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt
Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt

Gemma Large Carafe 1.5 Lt

By Rudi

Located in Milan, IT

The Gemma Large Carafe with a 1.5 litre capacity features a removable stainless steel structure for easy and practical cleaning and an original yet contem...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

vintage studio pottery tea pot
vintage studio pottery tea pot

vintage studio pottery tea pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

great round tea pot with circle motif. thin spout with cane handle.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims
Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims

Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pastel Colors Opalescent Glass Coffee Tea Set for Eight Manufactured by Arcopal, France, 1960s. A highly decorative set of eight Harlequin opalescent pastel colors glass tea or coffe...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.

Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design. From the 1970s. Marked. In good condition with minimal signs of use. Cup: D 10.8 cm without handle x H 6.0 cm. Sa...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900
Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900

Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover. Cobalt and gold, Handpainted floral design. No paint loss . Gre...

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Early 1900s Latvian Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc
Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set with Bakelite Handles - 4 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Open sugar bowl al...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Glass Coffeemaker Handmade , Milady, Italy, Kanz
Glass Coffeemaker Handmade , Milady, Italy, Kanz

Glass Coffeemaker Handmade , Milady, Italy, Kanz

By kanz

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Milandy is a borosilicate glass filter coffee maker, not simply a coffee maker, but a functional object that enhances the essence of the chemical process of coffee extraction. Milad...

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2010s Italian Other Tea Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage cup and saucer produced by Boch La Louvière
Vintage cup and saucer produced by Boch La Louvière

Vintage cup and saucer produced by Boch La Louvière

By Boch La Louviere

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Coffee/tea cup and saucer, “Kimono” model, designed in the 1960s by the Belgian manufacturer Boch La Louvière. Lovely decor in organic tones. Tableware with timeless charm that wi...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, Set for Six, Japan
Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, Set for Six, Japan

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, Set for Six, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Milano, IT

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, 19th Century An exceptionally decorative and highly evocative Japanese Satsuma Moriage porcelain tea service, dating from the 19th century, consisting of a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and six teacups with matching saucers. This elegant set immediately catches the eye with its richly ornamented surfaces, where deep tones, luminous gilding, and finely hand-painted figural motifs come together in a composition of extraordinary visual impact. Each piece is carefully adorned with traditional Japanese figures—likely inspired by courtly or legendary subjects—framed within intricate decorative cartouches and surrounded by elaborate ornamental motifs. A particularly noteworthy feature of this service is the use of the Moriage technique, characterized by its delicate raised enamel decoration, which creates a softly sculptural, almost three-dimensional surface. This refined treatment enhances the depth and texture of the decoration, giving each element a precious and tactile quality. The interplay between the rich gilding, the polychrome accents, and the relief work demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with Satsuma ware. The set is further enhanced by a series of beautifully rendered details: elegantly shaped handles, finely decorated spouts, and especially the expressive finials modeled in zoomorphic form, which give the lidded pieces a distinctive and dramatic presence. The contrast between the richly decorated exterior and the lighter-toned interior of the cups adds an additional sense of balance and refinement. Each piece contributes to a harmonious and visually opulent ensemble, reflecting the fascination with Japanese decorative arts that flourished during the Meiji period and beyond. More than just a tea set, this is a work of art worthy of display—an object capable of enhancing a cabinet, salon, or formal interior with its character, elegance, and historical significance. This set, which originated in a private home in Milan, is in good overall antique condition, with minor flaws and signs of age consistent with its age and use. These slight imperfections do not detract from its beauty; rather, they speak to its authenticity and its history. Elegant, rare, and highly decorative, this Satsuma tea service...

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set, 4 Pc Set
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set, 4 Pc Set

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set, 4 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set - 4 Pc Set. Item features (1) coffee pot, (1) tea pot, (1) creamer, and (1) lidded sugar bowl. Circa Early to Mid 1900s. Measur...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Barbara Brenner Postmodern Art Mug #3 for Rosenthal
Barbara Brenner Postmodern Art Mug #3 for Rosenthal

Barbara Brenner Postmodern Art Mug #3 for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Barbara Brenner

Located in Miami, FL

Organic postmodern porcelain art coffee or tea mug with saucer by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal. This piece is the third produced (Künsterlertasse Nr. 3) by ...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Limoges R.Leclair Coffee Set, Art Deco, Сream and Gold, France
Vintage Limoges R.Leclair Coffee Set, Art Deco, Сream and Gold, France

Vintage Limoges R.Leclair Coffee Set, Art Deco, Сream and Gold, France

By Limoges

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

"Coffee Service In Gold Inlay, Limoges Porcelain R.Leclair" Lovely cream and gold Limoges porcelain coffee service. It is a sober and elegant model with a palmette frieze in fine gold and a rare granite inlay frieze on the edge of each piece, with a matt gold finish for the background and shiny gold on the granites. Great Limoges service...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Quality 19th century porcelain coffee set
Quality 19th century porcelain coffee set

Quality 19th century porcelain coffee set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality 19th century porcelain coffee set, consisting of a large twin handled platter 38.5cm, two coffee cans with saucers and a coffee pot decorated in a imari pattern in stunning r...

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1860s Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets

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.