Property News · April 20, 2025

How the humble teapot morphed from kitchen staple to designer icon


Sales of tea sets soar and artists are captivated by the symbolic and creative potential of the simple teatime essential The British think the cuppa is their national treasure, but a new interest in tea sets among young people is bringing with it an interest in the international cultural significance of the teatime ritual.Online vintage homeware marketplace Vinterior reports a six-fold increase in teapot purchases over the past six months, while sales at John Lewis are up 22%. The Ulla Floral fine teapot in a gift box is its current bestseller. A survey of 2,000 millennials by the home improvement store B&Q earlier this year found that 26% of those surveyed think teapots are back in fashion. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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