12 Funky Cups and Saucers

If you're looking to spice up your next garden fete, creating a chic table display can be as easy as serving your guests with innovative dishware. This gallery includes some spectacular examples of stunning cup and saucer sets, perfect for serving an afternoon tea in the garden, or sipping post-dinner cappuccinos under the stars.

Here are some other neat tea sets we've featured on Trend Hunter.

Implications - In a society brimming with consumers eager to differentiate themselves from everyone else, there is a growing market for companies that produce non-traditional or decorative everyday items. By adding a little design or comedy to products that are normally plain, companies stand to benefit from consumers who want to eschew plain commonplace products.