22-Piece Colorful Ceramic Breakfast Set by Italo Casini, Sesto Fiorentino
By Italo Casini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set was designed by Italo Casini. It's made in enameled and golden ceramic. The set is incomplete. There are - Teapot 24 x 11.5 h 19 cm ; - Sugar bowl...
Ceramic
9-Piece White Ceramic Breakfast Set by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro
By Laboratorio Pesaro
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set was designed byFranco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesare. It's made in enameled white ceramic. It is in perfect original condition and every piece is marked...
Ceramic
Orange Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Set for Four
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee or tea sea set orange design, Spain, 1960s. Cool set of hand-painted glazed ceramic orange shaped tea, coffee or breakfast serving set for four.
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
Very original set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" set. It's named this way because inspired by the famous set created by the French manufactory Creil & Montereau...
Earthenware
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, red color
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
Very original set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" set. This breakfast cup features an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawberry ...
Earthenware
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, blue color
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" collection. This breakfast cup features an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawber...
Earthenware
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, green color
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" collection. This breakfast cup features an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawber...
Earthenware
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Gilt Green Pink Ivy and Rose Plates Cups and Saucers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique Derby porcelain breakfast or tea sets in vibrant green and soft pink with gilt vine details and rims.
Porcelain
19th Century Minton Green "Cockatrice" Breakfast Set
By Minton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Lovely handpainted fine english Minton ten piece porcelain breakfast set in "Green Cockatrice" pattern. Comprising teapot with lid, plate, canton tea cup, coffee cup, three saucers,...
A Group of 10 Wedgwood Breakfast Cups, Saucers and Tea Plates
Located in Katonah, NY
This Wedgwood set has a bold blue and white sunburst pattern of lines radiating from the center, a gilded edge and an octagonal shape. It is very much in the style of a Bloor Derby p...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Breakfast Set - Bigger - Cup and Saucer + Plate
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique cup with a saucer and plate Signed: Rosenthal Very good condition, no damage. Dimensions: plate diameter: 21.5 cm / base diameter 15.5 cm / cup diameter 11.5 cm
Porcelain
Breakfast Set, Cup and Saucer and Plate, Steinmann Tiefenfurt
By Karl Steinmann
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Steinmann Tiefenfurt porcelain breakfast set dates from the period 1919-1938. Measures: Cup: Height 5 cm, diameter 10 cm, Plate: 15 cm Plate: 19.5 cm.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Breakfast Set, Smaller, Cup and Saucer and Plate
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique cup with a saucer and a saucer - smaller Signed: Rosenthal Very good condition, no damage. Dimensions: Plate diameter 21.5 cm / base diameter 13.5 cm / cup diamet...
Porcelain
HERMES, La Siesta: Tea set 28 Pieces
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès la SIESTA Hermès 'La Siesta' tea/breakfast set 28 pieces, including : - 6 cups and 6 saucers, height 6.3 cm, - 6 cake plates, Ø 19.5 cm, - 6 dessert plates, Ø 21 cm -1 suga...
Porcelain
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Cascara Tea Set, Germany, 1980s
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Villeroy&Boch Cascara tea set vintage tea set: sugar bowl, tea pairs, Serving Dish with Lid, Plates, Milk Jug Vintage Villeroy & Boch Tea Set ( Breakfast Set) From the Cascara Ser...
Porcelain
A 19th Century Worcester Breakfast Cup with Leopard Crest
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
A large breakfast cup* for coffee or tea. The armorial crest shows a leopard before crosssed swords.The heraldic leopard represents a valiant warrior who attempts hazardous endeavors...
Porcelain
A Derby Breakfast Cup in an Imari Pattern
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This popular early 19th century Spode pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree", "Money Tree", "Regency", and "Tree of Life". The saucer shows a hand painted scene with a fe...
Porcelain
Breakfast Set, Germany, Bavaria
Located in Chorzów, PL
Breakfast set, Germany, Bavaria Measures: Cup: Height 6 cm, diameter 9 cm, Saucer: Diameter 14 cm, Plate: Diameter 19 cm.
Porcelain
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
26-Piece Breakfast Set "La Bella Tavola" by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, 1993
By Alessi, Alighiero Boetti 1, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1993. This set was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi. The colorful pattern is also designed by Alighiero Boetti. In this set there are - 12 coffee cups with 12 ...
Ceramic
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H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
"Ruska" Line Tea, Coffee Set Designed by Ulla Procope for Arabia in 1960s
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic breakfast set, tea or coffee set "Ruska" line designed by Ulla Procope for Arabia in 1960, Finland.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair Dragons in Compartments Breakfast Cups and Saucers Hand Painted
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of dragons in compartments pattern breakfast cups and saucers hand painted by Chamberlain Worcester 1795-1805. These breakfast cups are a generous s...
Porcelain
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H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 7.25 in
Antique Creamware Breakfast Service w/ Coffee Pot by Montereau, France Ca. 1830
By Montereau Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite French creamware breakfast set comprises five large breakfast cups, an open sucrier with its stand, a coffee pot, two creamers, and a long dish for biscuits or rolls. ...
Creamware
Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Katonah, NY
What makes Nantgarw porcelain special? In the years 1813-1822, some of the most beautiful porcelain in the world was produced at the Nantgarw China Works. Founded in Wales by William...
Porcelain
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H 7.29 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Special Listing for G: Lemon Ceramic Coffee Set, Orange Tureen & Bamboo Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
*Coffee or tea sea set lemon design, Spain, 1960s. Cool set of hand-painted glazed ceramic lemon shaped tea, coffee or breakfast serving set for four.
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Bamboo, Wicker
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800
By Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very stunning porcelain breakfast set (also called Tête à Tête) made by the Crown Derby Porcelain Company some time between 1782 and 1800.
Porcelain
Complete Belgian Art Deco Tea/Coffee Breakfast Set by Demeyere
By Demeyere
Located in Port Hope, ON
This iconic five piece Belgian Art Deco Tea/Coffee breakfast set features the scarce white Bakelite accents as opposed to the more common black.
Copper
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Coalport John Rose Breakfast Tea Service, Finger and Thumb Pattern, 1803-1807
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A small tea service for two like this one is often called a "breakfast set".
Porcelain
Cartier La Maison Venitienne Porcelain Breakfast Cup with Saucer Set for Two
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional porcelain breakfast cup with saucer set for two, crafted by Cartier for La Maison Venitienne collection in lapis color. Set includes two cups and two saucers in original...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Heemskerk, NL
A beautiful breakfast trio made by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark decorated with the blue fluted pattern in half lace. The set consists of a breakfast plate (diameter 19cm) a coffee ...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Half Lace, Breakfast Trio
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Heemskerk, NL
A beautiful breakfast trio made by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark decorated with the Blue Fluted Pattern in Half Lace. The set consists of a breakfast plate (diameter 19cm) a coffee...
Porcelain
Porcelain Breakfast Cup Chamberlains Worcester, Dragons in Compartments
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
The cup is decorated with the famous "Dragons in Compartments" pattern. A breakfast cup is a large sized teacup, ideal for either a large cup of tea or cafe au lait.
Porcelain
Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare large coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1800. The cup in in an extra large size and is therefore called a "breakfast cup". Breakfast teacups are rare, ...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Breakfast Teacup, Canton Famille Verte Figures, '1'
Located in London, GB
This cup is large and this size is called "breakfast cup"; it would fit a large milky tea or cafe au lait.
Porcelain
Porcelain Breakfast Teacup, Chinese Export, Canton Famille Verte Figures, '2'
Located in London, GB
This cup is large and this size is called "breakfast cup"; it would fit a large milky tea or cafe au lait.
Porcelain
Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Breakfast Cup, Dragons in Compartments, Ca 1800
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
The cup is decorated with the famous "Dragons in Compartments" pattern. A breakfast cup is a large sized teacup, ideal for either a large cup of tea or cafe au lait.
Porcelain
Swansea Breakfast Cup, Regency Shape with Birds and Flowers, Regency 1817-1820
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
On offer is a beautiful breakfast cup and a saucer made by Swansea some time between 1817 and 1820, decorated with stunning flowers and birds. A "breakfast cup" is an extra large cup...
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in W 17.01 in D 11.26 in
Mid-Century Tudor Knight Stainless Steel Breakfast Tea Coffee Set Service, 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This stunning vintage 1960s "Empire" stainless steel coffee service is stamped 'made in England' and made by 'Tudor Knight'. Complete with an elegant coffee pot, tea pot, milk jug...
Stainless Steel
Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Sometimes they were called "breakfast sets", as they of course would be very suitable for breakfast, whether in bed, the dining room or the garden.
Porcelain
Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
Shelley (previously called Wileman and sometimes called Late Foley) was one of the most respected manufacturers of fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, a...
Porcelain
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H 8.5 in Dm 4.5 in
English Mid-Century Six-Piece Insulated Breakfast Set by P, B & B and Kozy Kraft
By Perry, Bevan & Co.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This iconic English Mid-Century Modern, six-piece "insulated" breakfast set combines items from two of the great British tableware manufacturers.
Chrome
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
By Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls. The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of lemons ...
Ceramic, Majolica
$2,652
H 9.85 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of Aubergine Eggplant Majolica Ceramic Tureen Centerpiece, 6 Bowls & Shakers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Tableware serving set eggplant design. Italy, 1960s. One of a kind majolica ceramic tableware set of pieces. The set is comprised by: 1 large eggplant tureen centerpiece 6 a...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
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.
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