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Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820
Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820

Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820

By Josiah Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful hand painted dinner plate, produced by the Spode factory in the late Georgian period, Circa 1820. This is pattern number 2283, the chinoiserie decoration ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & One Platter Circa 1860
Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & One Platter Circa 1860

Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & One Platter Circa 1860

By Copeland Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820. The pattern features two peacocks...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Pair of Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Plates
Pair of Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Plates

Pair of Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Plates

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain plates. Vibrantly hued and gilt painted Chinese Export luncheon plates in pinks and blues and greens. China...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate
William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate

William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate

By William Adams

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A purple transfer printed plate in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861. A scalloped plate, printed in pu...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four
Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four Chinoiserie patterned Cornflower blue on white earthenware transfer printed soup plates, William Davenport & Company, Longport, Staffordshire England, circa 1830-1840. ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Georgian Masons Ironstone large Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Ptn, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone large Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Ptn, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone large Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Ptn, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Large Dinner Plate produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. The plate is circular with a wavy indented edge & moulded floral detail to the inner rim edge . This Plate is beautifully and elaborately decorated in one of Mason's chinoiserie patterns, called Vase and Rock which is sometimes called Peking Vase and tends to be a rarer pattern. The pattern is very richly hand-painted, over-glaze in brilliant enamels of cobalt blue, burnt orange, green, yellow and puce all in varying shades, over a blue transfer printed...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire
Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire

Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire

By Staffordshire

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful early plate in a printed blue and white chinoiserie pattern and made of a type of earthenware pottery called pearlware, in the very early 19th century, by one of ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Pearlware

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an early Mason's ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the rare blue and white Chinese Dragon pattern, circa 1818. The plate is circular with a notched indented rim. This plate is decorated in one of the rare patterns called "Chinese Dragon" as documented on page 116 of "A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, c 1813 to c 1848," published by The Masons Collectors' Club. The pattern is transfer printed under-glaze in different shades of Cobalt Blue. The base of the plate has a large crown blue...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Set of Six Antique Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates different patterns Circa 1818
Set of Six Antique Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates different patterns Circa 1818

Set of Six Antique Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates different patterns Circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a harlequin set of six Mason's ironstone dinner plates, all dating to the earliest period between 1813 and 1820. All the plates are the same nominal size and shape, but have different patterns, some being rare; Top row left: Japan Basket Top row middle: Blue Carnation - gilded Top row right: Chinese Ladies...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates
Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates

Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Doylestown, PA

Rare set of eight Minton Imari style dinner plates, England, circa 1910. A beautiful antique set saturated with vibrant Imari colors of cobalt blue, earth...

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1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Vintage Asian Blue Flow Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4
Vintage Asian Blue Flow Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4

Vintage Asian Blue Flow Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant set of four vintage blue and white ceramic plates captures the timeless allure of classic Chinoiserie design. Each plate features a rich, cobalt blue flow-style glaze ov...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Pair, 19th Century Wedgwood "Ningpo Gold" Pattern Dinner Plates
Pair, 19th Century Wedgwood "Ningpo Gold" Pattern Dinner Plates

Pair, 19th Century Wedgwood "Ningpo Gold" Pattern Dinner Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair, 19th Century Wedgwood "Ningpo Gold" Pattern Dinner Plates. John Mortlock, Oxford St London W Registered 1740 Mark to verso.

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19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

British Porcelain Hand-painted Chinoiserie pattern plate, 1810
British Porcelain Hand-painted Chinoiserie pattern plate, 1810

British Porcelain Hand-painted Chinoiserie pattern plate, 1810

Located in Worcester Park, GB

The image shows an English porcelain plate, likely dating to the early 19th century, featuring a Chinoiserie design characteristic of the Hilditch factory. Type: English porcelain p...

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1810s English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century
Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century

Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century

By Rörstrand

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A rare and richly detailed blue and white earthenware plate by esteemed Swedish porcelain maker Rörstrand, dating to the mid-1800s. Crafted using the classic transferware technique, ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century
French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century

French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century

Located in Salzburg, AT

Antique serving tray from France at the beginning of the 19th century. The oval metal tray has an all-round gallery border with 2 handles. The gallery border has a beautiful hand-p...

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1820s French Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Metal, Gold

Romantic Chinese Scenes Fine Earthenware 8 Plates by Creil 1834-1840
Romantic Chinese Scenes Fine Earthenware 8 Plates by Creil 1834-1840

Romantic Chinese Scenes Fine Earthenware 8 Plates by Creil 1834-1840

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 8 Chinoiseries Scenes lunch plates (+ 1 for free with a crack). Made of opaque porcelain, they had a principal scene showing various scenes of extreme-oriental kids playing together in several landscapes printed in pink on a white background. On the border, pink pagodas...

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1830s French Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1870
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1870

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a mid-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Dinner Plate produced at the time when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Chinoiserie Johnson Brothers Dinner Plate in Indian Tree Pattern, England
Chinoiserie Johnson Brothers Dinner Plate in Indian Tree Pattern, England

Chinoiserie Johnson Brothers Dinner Plate in Indian Tree Pattern, England

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A cream dinner plate by Johnson Brothers England. This plate is decorated with a pink, brown, green, and blue chinoiserie design at the center and a greek key design around the edges...

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ceramic, Paint

Wedgwood Chinoiserie Charger Plate
Wedgwood Chinoiserie Charger Plate

Wedgwood Chinoiserie Charger Plate

Located in New York, NY

Wedgwood Chinoiserie charger plate. Wedgwood chinoiserie shallow-bowled plate with lobed peach slip edge. Fantastical rose apricot, peach and pale...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Creamware

Dinner Plate by Copeland Late Spode in Chinoiserie Pattern No. 4089, circa 1850
Dinner Plate by Copeland Late Spode in Chinoiserie Pattern No. 4089, circa 1850

Dinner Plate by Copeland Late Spode in Chinoiserie Pattern No. 4089, circa 1850

By Copeland Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful plate in the Chinese inspired pattern number 4089, produced by the Copeland - Late Spode factory and made of earthenware pottery called Pearl-ware, in the mid 19th century, circa 1850. This plate is well potted with a recessed rim. The pattern is transfer printed under-glaze in cobalt blue, then carefully hand painted in bold coloured enamels over-glaze in Gilt Heightened, Rare Pattern Number '4089' which Depicts Oriental Flowers including Bamboo, Peonies and Prunus Blossom in a garden setting with insects. Similar plates of this period are shown in Steven Smith's book called Spode and Copeland, published by Schiffer. The plate is fully marked to the base, with a transfer printed Copeland Late Spode...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Pottery

Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Hand Painted Circa 1780
Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Hand Painted Circa 1780

Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Hand Painted Circa 1780

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white large plates draws its strength from the density and control of the hand-painted decoration, where a bold central flower anchors a tightly com...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Delft

Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish - Set of 4
Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish - Set of 4

Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Enamel Chinese Cloisonné Small Trinket Dish Set, Mixed Colors - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 0.25" H x 4" Diameter.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Brass

Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Ground, circa 1845
Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Ground, circa 1845

Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Ground, circa 1845

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good, dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in a very decorative, hand painted floral pattern, dating to circa 1845. This is a rare pattern. The Plate is c...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Pair Wedgwood Chinoiserie Plates
Pair Wedgwood Chinoiserie Plates

Pair Wedgwood Chinoiserie Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Pair Wedgwood chinoiserie plates. Rare pair of early Wedgwood chinoiserie pearlware plates with fantastical Oriental imagery in cobalt underglaze ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Pearlware

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trellis Plates - A Pair
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trellis Plates - A Pair

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trellis Plates - A Pair

By Chelsea House

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful pair of porcelain dinner plates showcases a delightful blend of traditional European form and exotic Chinoiserie decoration. Each plate features an appealing scalloped...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

12 Copeland Spode England Blue Willow Plates, Gilt Trimmed Circa 1880
12 Copeland Spode England Blue Willow Plates, Gilt Trimmed Circa 1880

12 Copeland Spode England Blue Willow Plates, Gilt Trimmed Circa 1880

By Copeland Spode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic and elegant pattern of all over blue on Copeland Spode's crisp white porcelain. A Blue Willow scene throughout in nice detail. They also feature 24 karat gold rims which re...

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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Gold, Enamel

Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8
Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8

Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8

By J. Marshall & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight Scottish ironstone divided chop grill plates, attributed to J.Marshall & Co., Bo’ness, Scotland, circa 1860. Substantial enough for outdoor grilling...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Vintage Asian Floral Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4
Vintage Asian Floral Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4

Vintage Asian Floral Glazed Ceramic Plates - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite set of four vintage Asian ceramic plates showcases the timeless beauty and refined artistry of Chinoiserie design. Featuring a classic blue and white color palette, ea...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Famille Rose Enamel Plates, China 2nd Half 18th Century
Famille Rose Enamel Plates, China 2nd Half 18th Century

Famille Rose Enamel Plates, China 2nd Half 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two Famille Rose enamel plates, China, 2nd half 18th century, diameter 31.5 cm, restored.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Enamel

Chinoiserie dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dinner plates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, ironstone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie dinner plates made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dinner plates, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Ashworth Ironstone, Creil et Montereau, and Josiah Spode. 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 dinner plates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $36,000 while the average work can sell for $351.