This collection of teapot designs highlights some of the best and brightest that you'll find for serving up a favorite brew. Teapots aren't simply a method for which to serve tea, but rather a decorative item that can have a personality all it's own.
Tea is an age-old beverage that is most often used for ceremonial purposes, to help heal after a rough experience and especially to help relax after a long day. Moreover, sharing a cup with friends and family is a great way to bond and reminisce over past experiences. These teapot designs aren't only a great way to brew yourself some a cup of the hot stuff, but also a great gift for a mom or grandmother who appreciates the comfort that can be found in a simple cup.
42 Tremendous Teapot Designs
From Streamlined Avian Tea Sets to Poetic Hourglass Infusers:
Michael Hemsworth — Jan 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Luxury Tea Sets
Bauhaus Teapots up to $361,000
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Temperature-Controlling Teapots
The WMF SmarTea Teapot Keeps Your Favorite Brew Warm for Hours
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Poetic Hourglass Infusers
The Tea-Time Brewer Marks its Progress Transparently
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Pistol-Handled Teapots
'Let's Talk It Over' by Dennis Shields is Dangerously Appealing
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Deathly Dainty Dishware
You'll Be Dying to Have One of Trevor Jackson's Skull Teapots
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Streamlined Avian Tea Sets
The Steel Birds Tea Set Brings the Tradition of Tea Drinking Forwards
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Adorable Animal Teapots
'Tea For Two' Bunny and Panda Tea Sets by Shinzi Katoh
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Sculptural Teapots
Alla Bartoshchuk's Teapot Looks Like a Crafter's Yarn Bag
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High-Tech Teapots
The Philips Tea Maker Brews Your Cup to Pure Perfection
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Three-Footed Infusers
The Tripot Teapot Has a Sturdy Base as a Lovely Tea Light Burner
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Single-Serving Infusers
The Teago by Ram Brews a Beautiful Cup for One
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Toppling Tea Sets
The Lighthearted Mutdesign Te.Odora Collection Tips Upon the Table
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Rustic Teapots
Louie Rigano Ceramics Bring Back a Japanese Tradition
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Darkly Sculpted Teapots
Richard Notkin Creates Social Commentary Tea Time
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See-Though Teapots
Sorapot Makes Brewing a Potable Art Experience (UPDATE)
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Mouthy Teapots
The Reshape Studio Spotless Tea Set Makes a Strong Statement
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Pellucid Beverage Pitchers
The Norm Glass Kettle Teapot Lets You Visually Experience Your Tea
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Crackpot Teapots
Mark Switzer's Crazy Eyed Teapot Asks 'Coffee, Tea, or Me?'
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Two-Timing Teapots
Never Compromise Drinks Again With the Ying & Yang by Ewa Sendecka
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Quirky Ornate Silverware
The 'Yeaha' Teapot Series by David Clarke is Vintage-Inspired
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Long-Limbed Teapots
Spin Ceramics' Crafts are Elegantly Eccentric
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Fairy Tale Teapots
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall, The Snow White Teapot is the Fairest of Them All
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Tweeting Teapots
The Twettle Teakettle is Made for Techy Know-Alls
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Nesting Doll Tea Sets
The Matryoshka Teapot Adds Cute Character to Any Tableware Set
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Transparent Tea Kettles
The Infinitea Teapot Lets You Watch the Teabagging as It Happens
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Time-Traveling Brewers
The TARDIS Teapot Makes a Good Tea Time
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Lightbulb-Heated Kettles
Estelle Sauvage's Teapot Doubles as a Conversation-Starting Lamp
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Eclectic Vessel Assemblages
Ceramic Mutants by Sovar Lerner Combine Different Cultures' Carafes
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Industrialized Kettle Sculptures
The Techno Steampunk Teapot Forges Mechanics with Tea Time
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Celebrity Boxer Brewers
The Mr. T Teapot by Lenny Mud is a Laughably Literal Way to Enjoy Liquids
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Donut-Shaped Teapots
The Qettle Kettle Helps a Weak Wrist Pour its Contents
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Quirky Teapot Sculptures
Toby Fraley Creates a Unique and Charming Collection of Pots
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Bold Contemporary Boilers
Kay Kim's Kettle Connects the Nozzle and Handle for a More Natural Pour
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Villainous Teapots
Drink in Evil with 'Pitchfork Pals' Over a Cup of Tea
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Portable Collapsible Kettles
Boil Hot Water Anywhere with the Pack-Away Kettle
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Contemporary Geometric Jugs
Secante by l'Atelier Polyhedre Explores Elementary Design
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Spiritual Glass Teapots
The Buddha Belly Tea Kettle Brings You Peaceful Brews
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Built-In Timer Teapots
Jin Young's Chicken & Kitchen Makes the Perfect Brewed Drink
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Thermo-Patterned Platters
The Srone Tea Tray Exposes Hidden Ornamentation When Heated
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Tilting Landmark Teapots
The Leaning Tower of TEAsa is Incredibly Quirky & Cute
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Sleek Cylindrical Teapots
Monotea from Rapahel Morais is a Contemporary Tea Container
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Aerodynamic Beverage Brewers
The Object Creative Teapot Embodies a Surprising Sleekness
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55 Tasteful Teapots
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Steampunk Switches
The Green Tree Jewelry Light Switch Plates Complicate a Simple Action
Glowing Water Warmers
The Binatone CelsiuS Kettle Indicates Temperature with a Color-Coded Glow
Cutting-Edge Composting Kettles
Re-Can Turns Food Scraps into Plant Snacks
Concealable Kitchen Appliances
The Monocomplex Rectangle Kettle is Space-Sensitive
Kitty Phone Booth Furnishings
TARDIS Cat Fort Gives Every Feline Personal Space
Steampunk Gas Masks (UPDATE)
Artist Tom Banwell Creates Sci-Fi Face Armor
Smokable Morning Cuppas
The Zang Products ‘PIPEMUG' Will Be The Most Handy Home Produc
Q-Shaped Compact Brewers
The P-Cup Coffee Maker is Efficiently Formed for its Function
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Paul McCue Gives Pop Culture Robot Characters a Victorian Makeover
Fishbowl Caffeine Pumpers
The Bodum Coffee & Tea Maker Lets You Drink a Fresh Brew
Geometric Puzzle Vases
The Grid Set by Valvanera Arrieta is Contemporary and Elegant
Microscope Coffee Makers
Nespresso Machine by Tali Shilo Masters the Science of Brewing
Multifarious Cuppa Collections
The Chai-Set Comes Equipped to Create Your Own Unique Brew
Flower Petal Teacups
The Wavy Tea Set by Patricia Wong Celebrates the Source of its Contents
Temperature-Controlling Teapots
The WMF SmarTea Teapot Keeps Your Favorite Brew Warm for Hours
Attitude-Filled Tea Sets
José Paulo Alves Corceiro's Nasty Set is Made for Manly Hipsters
Tripod Beverage Boilers
The Mefisto Kettle Only Warms What Will be Drunk
Poetic Hourglass Infusers
The Tea-Time Brewer Marks its Progress Transparently
Pistol-Handled Teapots
'Let's Talk It Over' by Dennis Shields is Dangerously Appealing
Car Part Crockery
CADCAM Tableware Provokes Thought About Industrial Production
Brutish Beer Bottle Busts
Andres Basurto Breaks Apart Old Booze Bottles and Turns Them into Art
Musical Xylophone Mugs
Pitcher by Mac Funamizu Produces a Pitch to Denote its Capacity
25 Yummy Green Tea Innovations
From Sugary Superfood Garnishes to Mood-Boosting Beverages
Deathly Dainty Dishware
You'll Be Dying to Have One of Trevor Jackson's Skull Teapots
Multitasking Coffee Cups
The Perk Travel Mug is an Infuser, a Kettle and a Vessel All in One
Cinematic Steampunk Toys
The Inception-Inspired Electromagnetic Spinning Top Rotates Infinitely
Streamlined Avian Tea Sets
The Steel Birds Tea Set Brings the Tradition of Tea Drinking Forwards
Hi-Tech Meal Heaters
The Electrolux Cortina Kettle Warms Food the Futuristic Way
Ceramic Scientific Potion-Brewers
The 'Chemicus' Tea Set Might Have You Drinking Poison
Steampunk Gaming Platforms
This Steampunk Nintendo System is a Radically Retro Re-Imagination
Victorian Sci-Fi Toy Guns
The Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder Dazzles Dangerously
Steampunk Luggage Bureaus
Richard's Desk by Restoration Hardware Contemporizes Victorian Look
Cyclic Spout Boilers
The Twist Stovetop Kettle Ensures That No H2O is Lost During Heating
Mammal Immortality Mugs
These 'Elixir of Life' Cups Will Make Every Cuppa a Magical Experience
Folded Panel Platters
Crazy Trays by Sonja Rogova Make Architecture of Domestic Contents
Sweater-Wearing Mug Lamps
The Lucy Jung 'T Light' Is the Cutest Desk Mate You'll Ever Have
High-Tech Teapots
The Philips Tea Maker Brews Your Cup to Pure Perfection
Derriere-Imprinted Dishes
The Czech Lap Plate Makes a Sitter's Indentation into a Salver
Popstar Apocalyptic Armor
The Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm is Justin Bieber Approved
Single-Serving Infusers
The Teago by Ram Brews a Beautiful Cup for One
Colorful Champagne Carafes
The Skybar Wine Traveler is the Perfect Cold Drink Carrier
Familial Disney Seasoners
Mrs. Potts and Chip Shakers are Adorable Table Top Seasoners
Temperature-Controlling Ale Containers
The Ice Core Beer Pitcher Keeps Brews Cold for Hours
Clever Coffee Cup Connectors
Smart Holder is a Modular Sleeve for Multiple Styrofoam Cups
Skeletal Dinnerware
The Left Eye Right Eye Collection by Phoebe Richardson is Bone-Chilling
Lamp-Like Balancing China
The NewChi 'Ballet' Tea Set Stands Precariously But Beautifully
Pellucid Beverage Pitchers
The Norm Glass Kettle Teapot Lets You Visually Experience Your Tea
Diagonally Delineated Pitchers
The Angle Measuring Cup Lets You Quantify Volume While Pouring
Digestion-Inspired Dinnerware
Eating Objects by Ahmad Fakhry Rethink Food Preparation
Self-Timed Cuppa Brewers
The Eddie Gandelman TEA Thermos Prepares Perfect Brews on its Own
Ultra-Capable Kettles
The Vesta Hot Pot Bowl Boils, Bakes and Serves from the Same Vessel
Compressed Cutlery Coasters
The Posate! Trivet by BBMDS Finds a New Use for Forks
Slanted Toast Salvers
Lean Dish by Jon Liow Prevents the Contamination of Comestibles
11 Timeless Doctor Who Creations
From Time-Traveling Cups to Mangafied TV Shows
Post-Modern Tea Sets
Joao Abreu Valente Creates Contemporary China for the Modern Minimalist
Sci-Fi Series Yarn Toys
These 'Doctor Who' Crochets are Must-Haves for True Fans
Steel-Ceramic Tea Sets
Tea for Two by Paul Hoover is Clean and Contemporary
Quirky Ornate Silverware
The 'Yeaha' Teapot Series by David Clarke is Vintage-Inspired
Collapsible Silicone Kettle
The Cuissential SlickBoil is a Space-Saving Kitchen Necessity
Colorfully Quirky Kettles
The Variations on a Kettle Collection is Full of Personality
Energy-Saving Tea Trays
The Teps Tea Maker Cuts the Electricity and Water Used During Brewing
Angular Perimeter Platters
Outline Collection by Jean Couvreur Merely Suggests the Idea of a Dish
Contemporary Layered Carafes
Beeq Vases by Vrouyr Joubanian Merge Past and Future Design
Cross-Sectioned Ceramics
Rolf's Cutting Porcelain Collection Explores Hidden Realities
Masculine Tea Sets
The Silent Machine by Eunjae Lee is Strong and Imposing
Time-Traveling Brewers
The TARDIS Teapot Makes a Good Tea Time
Hybrid Spice Sets
The Newton Milk and Sugar Set Allows for an Easier Coffee Experience
Understated Brew Servers
The gregorysung O Tea Set is Supremely Functional
Reworked Water Boilers
This Calphalon Kettle Concept Perfects the Mass-Produced Object
Pouring Porcelain Pegs
High Tea Wall Hooks Give Interior Organization a Little Sophistication
Computer Shortcut Epoxy Ads
The Ramasil Unigota Glue Campaign Lets You Undo
Bold Contemporary Boilers
Kay Kim's Kettle Connects the Nozzle and Handle for a More Natural Pour
Teapot Gardening Tools
Use the Watering Kettle Can to Feed Your Plants in a Prim & Proper Fashion
Abstract Agrarian Platters
The Land Cheese Tray Mimics the Countryside that Yielded its Contents
Portable Collapsible Kettles
Boil Hot Water Anywhere with the Pack-Away Kettle
Time-Traveling Coffee Shops
The TARDIS Cafe is Inspired by the Show 'Doctor Who'
Contemporary Geometric Jugs
Secante by l'Atelier Polyhedre Explores Elementary Design
Spiritual Glass Teapots
The Buddha Belly Tea Kettle Brings You Peaceful Brews
Twee Twiggy Garden Jugs
The Spring Watering Can Takes Formal Cues from the Organisms it Nourishes
Board Game Brew Servers
The Go Tea Set by Arthur Xin Offers a Playful Spin on Ceramic Dishes
Two-Material Tea Sets
The Times Tableware Collection Brings a Playful Element to Modernity
Ball Joint Boilers
The Rotate Kettle Swivels on its Concave Base for Painless Pouring
Dwindling Porcelain Pitchers
The Shrinking Jug by Dave Hakkens Continues to Diminish in Size
Built-In Timer Teapots
Jin Young's Chicken & Kitchen Makes the Perfect Brewed Drink
Sculpturally Perforated Surfaces
The Buddha Coffee Table Turns Everyday Items into Art
Touchscreen Teapots
The Kochurov Evgenii Modern Teapot Concept Makes Brewing More Efficient
Thermo-Patterned Platters
The Srone Tea Tray Exposes Hidden Ornamentation When Heated
Tilting Landmark Teapots
The Leaning Tower of TEAsa is Incredibly Quirky & Cute
Aerodynamic Beverage Brewers
The Object Creative Teapot Embodies a Surprising Sleekness