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Antique Lemonade Sets

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Lemonade Set, Jug and Six Glasses
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Lemonade Set, Jug and Six Glasses

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Lemonade Set, Jug and Six Glasses

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-painted green and white polka dots accent this frosted glass lemonade set, comprising an angular pitcher and six matching footed tumblers.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

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Drinks Set with Fox Hunting Scenes Art Deco Period
Drinks Set with Fox Hunting Scenes Art Deco Period

Drinks Set with Fox Hunting Scenes Art Deco Period

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Hunting Scenes Drinks Set Cocktail or Lemonade Set painted with classic English hunting scenes From our Barware collection, we are pleased to offer this co...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

Glass

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Carnival Lemonade Set Pitcher and Six Tumblers
Carnival Lemonade Set Pitcher and Six Tumblers

Carnival Lemonade Set Pitcher and Six Tumblers

Located in Stamford, CT

Signed Northwood-Marigold, circa 1900. The measurements for the pitcher are 8.50 inches height by 8.00 inches diameter; the measurements for the tumblers are 4.00 inches height by 3....

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

Glass

Mary Gregory Drink Set
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H 16 in Dm 4.25 in

Mary Gregory Drink Set

By Mary Gregory

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Mary Gregory (American) Green glass five-piece lemonade set comprising a swirled pitcher with flared mouth and applied handle, and four matching tumblers, each decorated with a gnome...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

Glass

Old American Handcut Crystal "Floral Period" Five Piece "Clark" Lemonade Set
Old American Handcut Crystal "Floral Period" Five Piece "Clark" Lemonade Set

Old American Handcut Crystal "Floral Period" Five Piece "Clark" Lemonade Set

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and fine Old American handcut crystal "Floral Period" five piece lemonade set signed "CLARK" faintly on bottom edge.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

Crystal

Flower Silver Overlay Colbalt Blue Lemonade Set Pitcher and Five Glasses
Flower Silver Overlay Colbalt Blue Lemonade Set Pitcher and Five Glasses

Flower Silver Overlay Colbalt Blue Lemonade Set Pitcher and Five Glasses

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Early 20th Century cobalt blue pitcher and matching 5 glasses with silver overlay flower basket garland design. The rim as well as the band 2/3's from the top are a thick and thinner...

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Early 20th Century Antique Lemonade Sets

Materials

Silver

Alphonse Cytere 5 Piece Lemonade Set
Alphonse Cytere 5 Piece Lemonade Set

Alphonse Cytere 5 Piece Lemonade Set

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H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Alphonse Cytere 5 Piece Lemonade Set

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

When Cytere died in 1941, he took with him the manufacturing secrets that made Rambervillers famous. This 5 piece lemonade set includes one pitcher and four matching glasses, each wi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lemonade Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage Lemonade Serving Set, French, Frosted Glass, Jug, 6 Cups, Art Deco, 1930
Vintage Lemonade Serving Set, French, Frosted Glass, Jug, 6 Cups, Art Deco, 1930

Vintage Lemonade Serving Set, French, Frosted Glass, Jug, 6 Cups, Art Deco, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage lemonade serving set. A French, frosted glass jug and cups in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lemonade Sets

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Glass

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Located in Devon, England

Very high quality, very striking looking 1930's Art Deco Czech glass lemonade set. Features a classic shape crystal jug with six matching decent sized glasses (height 14 cm Dia 6 cm)...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Lemonade Sets

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Drinking Set by Magdalithe, France, circa 1960
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Drinking Set by Magdalithe, France, circa 1960

Located in Antwerp, BE

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H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

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Located in Praha, CZ

The items made of enamelled, and gilded green glass. On items are slices of gold. Dimensions of goblets 14x6x6 cm. are The set made in Czechoslovakia. Original condition.

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Located in København, Copenhagen

Daum Nancy Art Deco bar set, decanter and five glasses on tray. The decanter measures 25cm. Hallmarked. In perfect condition.

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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Wien, AT

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H 5.91 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

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Located in Praha, CZ

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Located in Milano, IT

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Emile Gallé, Six Early and Rare Wine Glasses and Carafe in Art Glass

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Located in Toledo, OH

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20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lemonade Sets

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Located in Vienna, Austria

Set of 4 glasses and a pitcher in jade green glass with gold floral application made in Czechoslovakia. All pieces are in excellent condition, practically never use.

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Mid-Century Set of six Glass and Carafe, Bohemia Crystal, 1950´s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Crystal Glass Glass Height – 8cm Depth - 5cm Good original Condition Re-Polished.

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Located in Manzano, IT

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Antique Lemonade Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique lemonade sets available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, all antique lemonade sets available were constructed with great care. Antique lemonade sets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lemonade sets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique lemonade sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Daum, Meriden Britannia Company and Simpson produced popular antique lemonade sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Lemonade Sets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,674, while they’re typically $828 on the low end and $2,898 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Lemonade Sets

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. 

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.