Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Swedish Craft, Wooden Bowl, Sweden, 17th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bowl designed and produced in Sweden in 1668.
“1668” inscription on bottom
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17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Pottery Fruit Bowl With Hand Painted Bird Decoration
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful ceramic fruit bowl with hand painted bird decoration. This folk art pottery bowl is marked, but we were unable to match it to a maker.
This bowl is in excellent condition,...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Antique Genuine Folk Art Swedish Unusual Blue Handmade Wood Plate or Trough
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish wooden plate or trough made in northern Sweden around 1820 to 1840. The trough has original blue paint. The blue paint is unusual...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Hand Made Pottery Bowl from North Carolina
Located in High Point, NC
Nicely glazed hand thrown pottery bowl from Seagrove, North Carolina. The colors are beautiful in blues and browns, and would make a lovely addition to any table or room.
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1980s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
“E” symbol on bottom side
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Wood, Sweden, 17th century
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bowl produced in Sweden, c. 17th century.
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17th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bowl produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Antique Danish Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal Collectible Trivet 1920
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique early 20th century Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal trivet 1920's.
Hand-painted decorative antique Dutch scene metalware hand made In No...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
1960s Handmade Folk Art Decorative Trinket Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Handmade Folk Art decorative trinket keepsake lidded bowl.
Copper inlay Hand carved wood
Unsigned
6 diameter x 2.25 h
Preowned Vintage co...
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1960s Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art root wood bowl, signed IES. Ca 1830s Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Metal Basket of Beaded Fruit, Early 20th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Folk Art metal basket of beaded fruit,
Basket early 20th Century, fruit 1940s-60s.
The dramatic early 20th Century metal openwork basket cont...
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20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Swedish Folk Art Trough Bowl / 19th Century Rustic Decorative Dish
Located in Karis, Nyland
An antique wooden trough from 19th-century Sweden, hand-carved and uniquely authentic, featuring an ownership mark on the base. This piece carries many signs of its age, with an incr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Northern Swedish Folk Art Cutlery Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from the mid 1800s, a so called cutlery basket. The basket is for storing cutlery and is made by hand in pine in northern Sweden...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 19th century Swedish folk art turned bowl in two colors with an great shape and original surface. Ca 1820 - 50 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Delightful 19th century Swedish folk art root wood bowl, signed JH AKRA LTS and dated 1885.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Fine 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Folk Art turned bowl in Its original colour with leaf motifs and a great patina to the surface. Ca 1820 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Montopolyi Arno Italian Plate with Dragon and Bear An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Montopolyi Arno Italian Plate with Dragon and Bear
An unusual piece made in terracotta marked Montopolyi Arno, the plate is a very attractive piece relief decorated with plants, a b...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Nice organically shaped early 19th century Swedish folk art root wood bowl, signed HE A. Ca 1820 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Hand-Carved 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wabi Sabi Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted, carved 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in an oblong piece of pine, perhaps a thin trunk but more likely a thick ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A stunning antique Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl with lovely patina
These troughs were orginally designed to store milk but where often used as a serving bowl and been used true out g...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Round Hand Carved Swedish Rootwood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Round hand carved Swedish root wood bowl, dating to 19th century. Retains remnants of early paint, markings and beautiful burled root grain.
Note: Regional differences in humidity a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Wooden bowl 1800's Handmade Folk Craft nice details
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch
Woven Porcupine Wood Decorative Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A decorative "Porcupine" woven wood basket with a handle.
Dimensions:
15.5" Wide
12.5" Deep
15" Tall.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Hammered Silver Plate Basket
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage hammered silver plate basket with a nursery theme depicting two children and two geese. Charming oval shape with scalloped edges, the handle with a twisted rope pattern, raised on small ball feet. Hallmarked: Meriden silver plate...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
Large Irregular-Shaped Swedish Root wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large irregular-shaped Swedish root wood bowl dating to the mid-19th century. Hand-carved from root wood. Retains remnants of old red paint and marker's mark.
Note: Regional differe...
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1850s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket.
Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around.
Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...
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Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass, Bamboo
African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African wooden storage crate, hand-carved African Tribal motifs on wood and leather woven bottom.
Interested Folk Art Tribal African handcrafted cr...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal Trivet Collectible 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique early 20th century Hand Painted Dutch Theme Enamelware Metal circa 1920's.
Hand-painted decorative antique Dutch scene metalware hand made In North Europe, Netherlands, or G...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Swedish Hand-Krafted Turned 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Wooden Bowl in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a very beautiful Swedish hand-carfted 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style.
It comes made in pine with lovely patina reflecting its age and frequent use.
It has a few...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Large Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Ouroboros Snake Bowl
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a very cool and unique carved wooden bowl with a double Ouroboros motif. It is a large and substantial piece, crafted out of solid Walnut or possibly Rosewood. A great piece ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Swedish Folk Art, Unique 19th Century Farmers Bowls
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 3 antique and unique three sizes organic wooden bowls. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century.
These bowls where very important f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Three Swedish Carved and Painted Wooden Bowls, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Swedish freeform carved and painted bowls, 19th century, some with owners initials and dates. Original surfaces. Have not been waxed an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Janice Weisler Vintage Earthenware Handcrafted Lidded Bowl Hues of Brown America
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage earthenware handcrafted lidded bowl in hues of brown for Preservatives, Sugar, Candy Bowl, made in America.
Stamped at the base, Janice Wei...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India.
High relief casting, bundled rope maker's mark on the bottom.
Bronze rice-mea...
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19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Wabi-Sabi Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Spoon
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large and heavy hand-carved wooden dough bowl from 18th to early 19th century Sweden, showcasing the beauty of wabi-sabi through its raw texture, asymmetrical lines, and timeworn p...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Oak
Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter
This bucket is a very attractive helmet shape, it is painted in black with a beaten Brass riveted hooped handles
The Scuttle is in good antique condition, it is clean inside and would make a very unusual planter
The Bucket is 13” tall including the handle, 11” long...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Round Resin Stone Seashell Decorative Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid-19th Century Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Spade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and evocative mid-19th century Swedish hand-carved wooden spade, beautifully aged and deeply rooted in rural Scandinavian heritage. Once a humble agricultural tool, this piece...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Hand Turned Exotic Wood Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Out of an estate collection of hand turned bowls including some by Edward Moulthrop comes this unique beautiful hand turned bowl out of some exotic wood. ...
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket
The container is made with ceramic leather book spines, a fun Trompe-L’oeil and a very attr...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather
Swedish Folk Art, Sizeable Serving Bowl or Tray, Solid Light Wood, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wood, sizeable farmers tray or serving bowl designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Swedish Folk Art Trough Bowl / 19th Century Rustic Decorative Dish
Located in Stockholm, SE
An antique wooden trough from 19th-century Sweden, hand-carved and uniquely authentic, featuring an ownership mark on the base. This piece carries many signs of its age, with an incr...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century Antique Swedish Hand-Carved Trough Rustic Decorative Dish
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An antique wooden trough from 19th-century Sweden, hand-carved from a single piece of wood
Very uniqe piece of swedish history, especially this big size.
Use this trough as a center...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Funnel
Located in Bozeman, MT
Antique early 19th century folk art wooden funnel carved out of one piece of wood. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Fine Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Turned Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fantastic early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian finely turned wooden folk art bowl in it's original finish, signed B E D 1817. Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rather large 19th century Swedish folk art root wood bowl, signed ANDERS LNS, LAS and dated 1819.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Ram Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a delightful touch of handcrafted charm and function with this vintage woven ram basket. Skillfully constructed using traditional weaving techniques, this piece features an endea...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Large Burl Bowl, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Burl Bowl. Made in Sweden and dated 1964. Hand carved from one piece of birch burl.
A great centerpeice for any table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Burl
Signed 19th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Wooden bowl in a painted pine. Made during the early 19th Century by P. Nordkvist. Beautiful condition.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Woven Fruit Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish woven fruit basket with traces of old paint. This charming basket's flap secures with leather strap and buckle.
Note: Regional differences ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Birch, Paint
Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled bowl carved from a single piece of burled maple.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Maple
Wine Carrier Basket
Located in Napa, CA
Antique bottle carrier with wooden handle. Holds 4 bottles of wine.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Tin
Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage 15 slot metal milk/wine bottle carrier from Belgium with a twine handle. Vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Green Luster Lava Bowl
By LAKE BELL
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
With a nod to the spontaneity and privileged imperfection that is the human condition, all of my pieces imbue an energy of function and whimsy.
This decorative speckled stoneware co...
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2010s American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Small Heavy Hand Forged Iron Bucket This is a lovely small bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Heavy Hand Forged Iron Bucket
This is a lovely small bucket, this charming piece has a rounded shape and a hanging ring in the handle
The cauldron is in good well aged con...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Iron
Bottlecap Basket
Located in Darnestown, MD
This fabulous Bottle Cap Basket is true folk art. It is made of caps from Coca Cola; 7 Up and Dr. Pepper. The wood bottom makes the piece especially...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Folk Art bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Virginia Metalcrafters, Delft, Royal Copenhagen, and Berber Tribes of Morocco. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,150.