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George III Burr Yew Tea Chest
George III Burr Yew Tea Chest

George III Burr Yew Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Lined with Red Velvet Circa 1790 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Burr Yew Wood Tea Chest.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Cut Glass, Yew

Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration
Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration

Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Northampton, GB

Opening the tea chest reveals an interior lined in red paper, fitted with two removable tea caddies, each decorated with further Chinoiserie penwork.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright
Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright

Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior layout remains particularly well balanced, designed for the separate storage of tea and sugar within a compact yet highly functional arrangement typical of high quality ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Elegant mahogany tea chest featuring a decorative edge in light wood grain and a handle on the lid.

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Antique Early 19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique English Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Twin Tea Caddies
Antique English Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Twin Tea Caddies

Antique English Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Twin Tea Caddies

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Satinwood tea chest of rectangular form, veneered throughout in satinwood with tulipwood crossbanding and boxwood and ebony checkered stringing.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne
English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne

English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Newark, England

The Repousse Tea Chest is stamped to the side of the exterior with the G&B hallmark for Grinsell and Bourne and dates to the mid 19th century Victorian period circa 1865.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Chinese export tea chest
Antique Chinese export tea chest

Antique Chinese export tea chest

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An antique Chinese export tea chest with intricate hand-carved wood relief scenes depicting figures, landscapes and architectural details framed by geometric borders and floral patte...

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20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Royal Horse Racing Prize Tea Chest with Silver Tea Caddies
Antique Victorian Royal Horse Racing Prize Tea Chest with Silver Tea Caddies

Antique Victorian Royal Horse Racing Prize Tea Chest with Silver Tea Caddies

By Sebastian Crespel II

Located in Northampton, GB

Awarded at Fernhill 18th August 1843 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Ebonised Tea Chest given as a Royal Prize is 1843.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Rustic Chinese Carved Elm Tea Chest
Rustic Chinese Carved Elm Tea Chest

Rustic Chinese Carved Elm Tea Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rustic Chinese carved elm wood tea chest made in two sections. The top case with two part openwork slatted sides and hinged doors opening to three dark stained shelves.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa 1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet ...

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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century

Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Lidded chest with a curved lid and a concave belly, standing on brass ball feet. The escutcheon is inlayed in bone. Mahogany veneered.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised
Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised

Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised

Located in Berlin, DE

Small caskets, boxes and tea chests of this type appear to have been a popular smaller item for the Roentgens, and they are well-documented in literature on the history of furniture ...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"
Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Meiji era Cha Tansu Tea Cabinet. Features a burled frame. Features a central display portion with etched glass covering shelves and upper and lower cupboard with sliding...

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels

Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fine tea chest or tea caddy in satinwood with crossbanded edges on the lid and all four sides, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key
Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key

Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments
Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments

Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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Antique 18th Century British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy
A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy

A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges
Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges

Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The association with shells also comes from the practice of merchants including a real scallop shell in tea chests for sampling, which inspired the design of early caddy spoon.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century
Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The larger varieties were known as tea chests. As tea grew cheaper there was less concern with the appearance of caddies, and as a result they fell out of use.

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Antique 1820s George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Amboyna

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880
Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome and rare large Victorian tea caddy created in the form of a chest of drawers.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

By Henry Troemner

Located in Dallas, TX

Made of black enameled metal, probably tin, each tea tin/chest has a different oriental scene painted on the front in gold paint.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box London, England 1773
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box London, England 1773

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box London, England 1773

By John Carter

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy in the style of a Tea Chest. Each Panel of the Tea Caddy has a delicate engraved border and there is an engraved crest on the...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noël Riley
Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noël Riley

Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noël Riley

Located in valatie, NY

Introduction on the history of tea and its vessels. Other sections include tea chest and caddies of wood, painted decoration, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, papier mâché and more.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top
Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top

Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Nancy Corzine design 3 drawer nite chest with "tea leaf silver" finish and a white marble top.

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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

The markings on the tea chest proclaim shipments to "Peking, Nanking, Canton, Hong Kong Shangai, and Tiensin".

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Italian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Table Box
Italian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Table Box

Italian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Table Box

Located in Germantown, MD

A Hand-carved Magogany Table Box / tea caddy chest, Jewelry Chest or Trinket chest stylized with Chippendale Rococo influences.

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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table
An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table

An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table This Attractive Bachelor’s Chest has four long graduated drawers and the additional advantage of a fold over top to make a...

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Antique 1850s High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Unusual Swansea Prattware Pearlware Pottery Covered Botanical Tea Caddy Box
Unusual Swansea Prattware Pearlware Pottery Covered Botanical Tea Caddy Box

Unusual Swansea Prattware Pearlware Pottery Covered Botanical Tea Caddy Box

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Function of the Double Tea Caddy In the early 19th century, tea was still a luxury item, often kept locked away in a tea caddy (or tea chest) to prevent servants from pilfering t...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table, Storage Box or Chest
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table, Storage Box or Chest

Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table, Storage Box or Chest

Located in New York, NY

Totally handmade from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box

Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box

Located in New York, NY

This was used as a tea table or storage box. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails wood details.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

keywords: curiosity cabinet of curiosities jewelry casket specimen exhibition collectors case monumental decorative table box coin safe strongbox strong bible box coffer portable ba...

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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.
Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These Indian bread boxes or Roti ka dabba boxes as popularly known, were used for centuries to keep the freshly baked homemade round fluffy Chapatis or rotis made of wheat flour brea...

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century

Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These Indian bread boxes or Roti ka dabba boxes as popularly known, were used for centuries to keep the freshly baked home made round fluffy Chapatis or rotis made of wheat flour bre...

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

1944 St Ives School Framed Still Life Painting By Barbara Hepworth's Assistant
1944 St Ives School Framed Still Life Painting By Barbara Hepworth's Assistant

1944 St Ives School Framed Still Life Painting By Barbara Hepworth's Assistant

By Denis Mitchell

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Interestingly, the painting is on a cut plywood panel of a tea crate/chest. The painting is presented and supplied in its original wooden frame (which is shown in these photographs)...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Oil

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Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Glass Tea Caddy Bowl, 19th Century
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Glass Tea Caddy Bowl, 19th Century

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Glass Tea Caddy Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Satinwood tea chest with coconut wood mitred edging on all sides along with a framed amboyna inlay.

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Antique 19th Century British George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Satinwood, Coconut, Amboyna

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert
Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Unavailable

H 8 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Located in Summerland, CA

This is a rare early 19th-century (c.1820) Chinese antique large lacquered gilt tea chest, containing an original pewter tea caddy liner.

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Antique 1820s Chinese Qing Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest
George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 12.09 in D 6.03 in

George III 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Tea Chest

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The inside of the lid is most unusual in that it is cross-banded and inlaid with the initials 'CS.' The tea caddy chest is fitted with a silver escutcheon above a satinwood crossband...

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Antique 1790s English Tea Caddies

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Tea Chest Muckross Abbey 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Tea Chest Muckross Abbey 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Tea Chest Muckross Abbey 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tunbridge ware mahogany tea chest with a view of Muckross Abbey surrounded by floral borders and standing on four turned wooden feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Taisho Period '1912-1926' Lacquered Minka Tea Chest
Taisho Period '1912-1926' Lacquered Minka Tea Chest

Taisho Period '1912-1926' Lacquered Minka Tea Chest

Unavailable

H 19.13 in W 21.88 in D 11.38 in

Taisho Period '1912-1926' Lacquered Minka Tea Chest

Located in Stockbridge, MA

This tea chest is lacquered and inlayed with shell decorations.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Walnut and Brass Tea Chest Caddy 18th Century
Antique Walnut and Brass Tea Chest Caddy 18th Century

Antique Walnut and Brass Tea Chest Caddy 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique tea caddy with brass handle, decorative edges, escutcheon and ball feet. Each side has a panel design with checkered borders. The interior has three compartments with tra...

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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc
Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Unavailable

H 5.63 in W 11.38 in D 6.25 in

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Located in Houston, TX

Mid 19th century red tole tea caddy Chinoisserie decoration with a pair of canisters, glass bowl of same date but not original to caddy. some old retouching on the paint.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Tea Caddy, Attributed to Landall & Gordon
18th Century Tea Caddy, Attributed to Landall & Gordon

18th Century Tea Caddy, Attributed to Landall & Gordon

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.25 in

18th Century Tea Caddy, Attributed to Landall & Gordon

Located in Richmond, London

Attribution The mid-18th century fashion for brass-inlaid tea tables, as popularized by Frederick Hintz (d. 1772) and his circle, naturally led to a demand for complimenting brass-m...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 6 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in

18th Century George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine English Chippendale bombe-form tea chest in beautifully figured mahogany veneer over deal, the stepped rectangular lid with the original brass carrying handle, circa 1760.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Tea Caddy in Mahogany
18th Century George III Tea Caddy in Mahogany

18th Century George III Tea Caddy in Mahogany

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 7.5 in

18th Century George III Tea Caddy in Mahogany

Located in Alexandria, VA

Large Georgian Tea Chest in nicely figured mahogany; rectangular with quarter column corners, having a stepped lid surmounted by a brass carrying handle and opening to a fitted inte...

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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Tea Caddy with Cut Crystal Caddies, English, circa 1810
Regency Tea Caddy with Cut Crystal Caddies, English, circa 1810

Regency Tea Caddy with Cut Crystal Caddies, English, circa 1810

Located in Alexandria, VA

Exceptional English Regency tea chest in rosewood with brass inlay, feet and carrying handles and retaining its original cut crystal caddies and sugar bowl and its tooled leather lin...

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Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Crystal

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.
Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 32.75 in D 14 in

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

By Matsumoto Fuko

Located in New York, NY

Merchant's or tea chest with hardware distinctive to Matsumoto Japan.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century
Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Located in HÉRIC, FR

An antique tea chest, a treasured possession in the early Victorian era.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century
Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century

Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

To keep it safe, people would store it in a lockable Tea Chest or Tea Box, which eventually became known as a Tea Caddy (the word caddy is derived from the Malay "kati", a unit of we...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Satinwood

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Located in Lincoln, GB

In England in the 1700s, tea was an expensive commodity. To keep it safe, people would store it in a lockable tea chest or tea box, which eventually became known as a Tea Caddy.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

A colonial silver tea caddy, designed as a replica model of a tea Chest, with the map of India engraved to the hinged cover, in fitted case

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Caddy
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Caddy

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Bombe shaped Anglo Indian Buffalo Horn Tea Chest. Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Buffalo Horn Tea Caddy, bombe shaped of ribbed form with gadrooned finial.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes

Materials

Horn, Glass, Wood

18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666
18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666

18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666

Located in Vancouver, BC

18th carved oak panelled coffer, trunk, chest, freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666 Scotland 1780 Solid Oak Original Finish Four Panelled Top Top lifts to reveal large storage space O...

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Antique 1780s Scottish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Side Table
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Side Table

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Side Table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 16.25 in D 12 in

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Side Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic Maitland Smith piece is very much in the manner of a tea chest/trunk on stand. The piece is fabricated in wood with a lacquer finish, detailed with raised chi...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Tea Caddy Top, Original Feet
Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Tea Caddy Top, Original Feet

Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Tea Caddy Top, Original Feet

Located in Port Chester, NY

A handsome early bowfront chest of drawers with spiral carved corner columns. The glowing mahogany veneer is in good antique condition, as is the cockbeading around the drawers. Insi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Community Chest.
18th Century Chippendale Community Chest.

18th Century Chippendale Community Chest.

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 24.61 in D 13.59 in

18th Century Chippendale Community Chest.

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An 18th century Chippendale mahogany tea caddy shaped community chest. The chest has three locks with individual keys, all in working condition and gilded brass carrying handles.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest
Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest

Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest

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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 6.5 in

Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Georgian Tea Chest with Rosewood Cross Banding From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

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H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Boulle Style Front From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Chest.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest

Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

With Two Tea Caddies From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Chest.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Harewood

Antique Georgian Mahogany Antique Tea Chest
Antique Georgian Mahogany Antique Tea Chest

Antique Georgian Mahogany Antique Tea Chest

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H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Antique Georgian Mahogany Antique Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Book Matched Veneer From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this impressive inlaid Antique Mahogany Tea Chest.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood

Chinese Tea Chest
Chinese Tea Chest

Chinese Tea Chest

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H 19.5 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

Chinese Tea Chest

Located in New York, NY

Red lacquer Chinese tea chest on brass stand.

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

George II Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest Pierre Gillois
George II Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest Pierre Gillois

George II Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest Pierre Gillois

Located in Northampton, GB

Intricate Inlaid Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this George II Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Chinese Tea Chest
Chinese Tea Chest

Chinese Tea Chest

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H 21 in W 27.5 in D 19 in

Chinese Tea Chest

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer Chinese tea chest with red and gold lotus flowers detailed with birds.

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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

19th Century Indian Solid Silver Tea Chest Shaped Caddy, Hamilton & Co, c.1860
19th Century Indian Solid Silver Tea Chest Shaped Caddy, Hamilton & Co, c.1860

19th Century Indian Solid Silver Tea Chest Shaped Caddy, Hamilton & Co, c.1860

By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Indian colonial silver tea caddy shaped as a tea chest. Of square form, imitating a tea chest, with metal corner brackets and rivets, with a hinged lid and wood lined in...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea  Chest
19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea  Chest

19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully decorated Tea Chest

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Japanese Pine Tea Chest with Lid
Japanese Pine Tea Chest with Lid

Japanese Pine Tea Chest with Lid

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H 20 in W 37 in D 17 in

Japanese Pine Tea Chest with Lid

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Japanese pine tea chest with lid This is a useful and decorative box, made in solid pine with some of the original labels still in place and a tight fitting lid, it is lined in zi...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest
18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

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H 16.15 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in

18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An 18th century Chinese Export Lac de Bergaute tea chest, of octagonal shaped form with hinged lid and red paper-lined interior.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

A rare George III Tea Caddy modelled as a Tea Chest. Made by Augustin Le Sage.
A rare George III Tea Caddy modelled as a Tea Chest. Made by Augustin Le Sage.

A rare George III Tea Caddy modelled as a Tea Chest. Made by Augustin Le Sage.

Located in London, GB

The Tea Caddy, which is cube shaped in form, is modelled to simulate the chests in which tea was imported from China.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Tea Caddies

Chinese Export Lacquer Double Tea Caddy Chest, circa 1840
Chinese Export Lacquer Double Tea Caddy Chest, circa 1840

Chinese Export Lacquer Double Tea Caddy Chest, circa 1840

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export lacquer double tea caddy chest, circa 1840. A large rectangular-shaped footed tea chest with canted corners.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Floral Painted Tea Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Floral Painted Tea Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Floral Painted Tea Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A painted chest from Northern China. This pine chest has been painted with various floral motifs and has two doors and three drawers. The interior includes one shelf. Pagoda Red C...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Walnut Tea Box / Box
19th Century Walnut Tea Box / Box

19th Century Walnut Tea Box / Box

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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

19th Century Walnut Tea Box / Box

Located in Brussels, Brussels

19th century walnut tea box or chest from England with its working key Lovely tea chest with two compartments decorated on the front as well as on the top with brass decoration as w...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Located in Savannah, GA

There are still traces of the original foil lining inside. "This Georgian Ivory Tea Caddy is pictured and presented in the expertly researched book: The Story of British Tea Chests a...

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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American
Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American

Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American

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H 5.5 in W 4.3 in D 3.15 in

Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American

Located in Northampton, GB

Featured in The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies, Social History and Decorative Techniques Page 278 Figure 15:22 Measurements in centimetres 14 x 11cm Wide x 8cm Deep.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 1771 Georgian Chinese Design
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 1771 Georgian Chinese Design

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 1771 Georgian Chinese Design

By Aaron Lestourgeon

Located in London, GB

An unusual antique Georgian George III sterling silver tea caddy box in a clean, square form in the style of a traditional Chinese tea chest.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial, silver escutcheon and four silver ball feet.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of English Regency Red Tôle & Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, Nos. 2 & 4
Pair of English Regency Red Tôle & Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, Nos. 2 & 4

Pair of English Regency Red Tôle & Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, Nos. 2 & 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The front panels are centered with oval reserves depicting Mandarin figures standing beside stacked tea chests—an explicit visual reference to the tea trade—framed by ornate scrollin...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Rare George III Tea Caddy Made in London in 1767 by Augustin Le Sage
Rare George III Tea Caddy Made in London in 1767 by Augustin Le Sage

Rare George III Tea Caddy Made in London in 1767 by Augustin Le Sage

By Augustin Le Sage

Located in London, GB

An important & extremely rare George III tea caddy modelled as a tea chest. Made in London in 1767 by Augustin Le Sage.

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Antique 1760s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy

19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy

Located in London, GB

The larger varieties were known as tea chests. As tea grew cheaper there was less concern with the appearance of caddies, and as a result they fell out of use.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Chest, Regency
Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Chest, Regency

Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Chest, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an ornate antique tea caddy. An English, rosewood sarcophagus chest with mother of pearl inlay, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Chest, Thomas of London, Regency
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Chest, Thomas of London, Regency

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Chest, Thomas of London, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, rosewood chest with mother of pearl inlay by Thomas of London, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Theodore Alexander Walnut Claw Foot Tea Caddy Casket Chest Trinket Box 13"
Theodore Alexander Walnut Claw Foot Tea Caddy Casket Chest Trinket Box 13"

Theodore Alexander Walnut Claw Foot Tea Caddy Casket Chest Trinket Box 13"

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Theodore Alexander walnut tea caddy / trinket box. Carved in French Empire / Rococo style with shields, foliate designs and winged corners over four claw / paw feet. Foliate ...

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Late 20th Century Rococo Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp

Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Of cylindrical form with incurved top; elaborately decorated with a central cartouche enclosing a Mandarin figure leaning against tea chests set above the number 11, flanked by pseud...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Charles S. Green & Co. Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Set in Chest #1285
English Charles S. Green & Co. Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Set in Chest #1285

English Charles S. Green & Co. Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Set in Chest #1285

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Incredible four-piece sterling silver tea set by Charles S. Green & Co, Birmingham, circa 1940 with beautiful engraved detail presented in a beautiful vintage storage box (box is not...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

17th c. Ebony and Ivory Tea Cabinet
17th c. Ebony and Ivory Tea Cabinet

17th c. Ebony and Ivory Tea Cabinet

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H 18.25 in W 25 in D 12 in

17th c. Ebony and Ivory Tea Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully designed tea cabinet with ivory inlay

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

19th C Italian Enfilade with Tea Tray
19th C Italian Enfilade with Tea Tray

19th C Italian Enfilade with Tea Tray

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H 36 in W 63 in D 26 in

19th C Italian Enfilade with Tea Tray

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful 19th century Italian commode with pull out tea tray. Great for entertaining or everyday use. Measures: 26" D 63" W 36" H.    

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

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H 27 in W 28.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

As warm, rich and attractive as it is functional, the exceptionally versatile piece can be used many different ways, including as a guerdidon centre table, cocktail drinks or tea tab...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

At that time, it was used as a tea chest placed in a tea room. This furniture was produced using traditional Japanese advanced techniques.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box
Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box

Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box

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H 15.5 in W 31 in D 25 in

Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

During their time in business they also manufactured Tea Chests, fire screens and drawing materials.

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass & Burr Walnut Double Tea Caddy Chest, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Brass & Burr Walnut Double Tea Caddy Chest, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Brass & Burr Walnut Double Tea Caddy Chest, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb antique Victorian burr tea caddy with elaborate decorative pierced cut brass mounts, circa 1860 in date. The interior is fitted with two lift-out covers revealing two compar...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Complementary Sherwin William Colors and Hues: Malabar, Portico, Urban Jungle, Maison Blanche, Quiver Tan, Balanced Beige, Cocoon, Adaptive Shade, Cargo Pants, Green Earth, Alabaster...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

SAUNDERS & SHEPERD 1883 Birmingham Victorian Buckles Bangle In .925 Sterling
SAUNDERS & SHEPERD 1883 Birmingham Victorian Buckles Bangle In .925 Sterling

SAUNDERS & SHEPERD 1883 Birmingham Victorian Buckles Bangle In .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

The firm had offices in India, Canada and Australia and tea chests full of jewels were regularly shipped for sale abroad.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
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Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on top. Comes with complete & gorgeous interior, v...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

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Tea Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tea chest you’re looking for. A tea chest — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tea chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tea chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Industrial and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tea chest over the years, but those crafted by Charles S. Green & Co. and Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tea Chest?

A tea chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,894, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $18,800.