Tea’s work is defined by its studio pottery sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Vase
T'ea Hedrich (American, 1913–1994) Chicago, Illinois

Laurette with a Cup of Coffee
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954

Henry B. Clarke House
William Hedrich American, 1912–2001

200 South Wacker Building
William Hedrich American, 1912–2001

Old Colony Building
Ken Hedrich American, 1908–1972

Tea Bowl
China

Tea Bowl
China, Fujian Province

Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray
Designed by Jean George Theobald (American, active 1920s-30s) Manufactured by Wilcox Silver Plate Company (American, 1867–1961), a division of International Silver Company (American, founded 1898) Meriden, Connecticut

Tea Bowl
China

Panel (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet (French, 1745–1811) after Jean Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728-1808) Jouy-en-Josas or Nantes, France

Raku Ware Tea Bowl
Raku Ryōnyū Japanese, 1756–1834

Tea and Coffee Service
Jean-Simon Chaudron (American, born France, 1758–1846) Anthony Rasch (American, c.1780–1858) Philadelphia

Tea and Coffee Service
Denuelle Porcelain Manufactory (1818–29) Paris

Water jar (Mizusashi)
Kitaôji Rosanjin Japanese, 1883-1959

Coffee or Tea Service
Webster Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–74) Brooklyn, New York

Afternoon Tea
Jean François Raffaëlli (French, 1850–1924)

Oribe-Type Ewer
Japan

Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞
China

Water Jar (Mizusashi)
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Afternoon Tea Party
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)