Folk Art Tableware

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.

Style: Folk Art

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

$355

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance. The engraving details on this vintage spatula...

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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany 1900

$380

Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany, circa 1900 Description A rare and charming pair of dachshund-form salt and pepper shakers, sourced from ...

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Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver

Villeroy & Boch, Design Gérard Laplau, Set of Six Porcelain Plates

$320 / set

Villeroy & Boch, Design Gérard Laplau, Set of Six Porcelain Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Villeroy & Boch, design Gérard Laplau. A set of six porcelain plates with motifs of families, villages and biblical scenes in a naive style. Measuring:...

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20th Century German Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Substantial Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Primitive Large Copper Kitchen Pot

$730

Substantial Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Primitive Large Copper Kitchen Pot

Located in Red Lion, PA

Substantial Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Primitive Large Copper Kitchen Pot An exceptional example of early American craftsmanship, this large 19th-century Pennsylvania primitive...

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Early 19th Century Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper, Tin

Large Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 5

$250 / set

Large Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 5

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Bring a touch of the coastal vibe to your next dinner party. This set of 5 large shells are meant for appetizers or dessert plates. Colors vary from white to light pink/purple and cr...

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20th Century American Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Shell

Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya

$350

Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Salad servers in olive wood and bone, Kenya 1990s Cleverly carved from a single piece of wild olive wood using simple hand tools. Rustic pair of wooden salad servers showcasing the...

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1990s Kenyan Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood, Olive

Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons

$212

Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons

$212

Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s

$180

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...

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1910s German Vintage Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon

$118

Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...

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20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Wood Nutcracker French Folk Art from Les Deux Alpes, 1960s

$608

Wood Nutcracker French Folk Art from Les Deux Alpes, 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Sculptural wooden nutcracker. Folk Art piece from the French Alps. Dating the 1960s. The surface of the wood is carved with a gouge, giving it this raw patterned appearance. Engra...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Holland Delft Salt Pepper Shakers Handpainted Folk Art

$55 / set

Holland Delft Salt Pepper Shakers Handpainted Folk Art

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Holland Handpainted Delft ceramic salt and pepper shakers set as folk art couple. Decorative and collectible.

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1950s Dutch Vintage Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Green 3-Piece Dinner Place Setting of Monkeywood Bowl, Napkin, Plates, Set of 4

$550 / set

Green 3-Piece Dinner Place Setting of Monkeywood Bowl, Napkin, Plates, Set of 4

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of 4 three-piece place settings, carefully curated over 6 months. Each place setting includes one monkeywood bowl in the shape of an apple. A green glass textured dinner plate...

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20th Century Indian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Large French Copper & Brass Egg Or Escargot Handled Poaching Pan

$550

Large French Copper & Brass Egg Or Escargot Handled Poaching Pan

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large French copper egg or escargot poaching pan with embossed drop brass handles and 19 cup openings. Previously repurposed as a tray and comes with a glas...

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20th Century French Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper

Set of 4 Chinoiserie Yellow Hemp Placemats with Double Happiness, Philippines

$375 / set

Set of 4 Chinoiserie Yellow Hemp Placemats with Double Happiness, Philippines

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage set of four hemp placemats with Chinese symbol at the bottom right. (We believe it to say “Double Happiness”, however we have not confirmed this...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century

$1,099

Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alap, HU

Handwoven Sárköz Tablecloth, Hungarian Vernacular Textile Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century A vintage handwoven tablecloth from the Sár...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Textile

Vintage Boho Embroidered Tablecloth

$950

Vintage Boho Embroidered Tablecloth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your dining space with artisanal charm with this stunning vintage embroidered tablecloth. Showcasing an intricate hand-stitched d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper Handle in Pig's Foot Form

$800

Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper Handle in Pig's Foot Form

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

circa 1970. We offer this Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper handle in pig's foot form.

Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

$395 / set

H 1.13 in Dm 9 in

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in High Point, NC

19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...

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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century two gallon Copper Measuring Jug

$472

H 12 in Dm 12 in

19th Century two gallon Copper Measuring Jug

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century two gallon copper haystack measuring jug in very good condition and marked at the front with two gallon, having a large shaped handle to one side, the haystack jug named...

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1870s British Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Design Porcelain Plate Collectible Villeroy and Boch

$95

H 0.5 in Dm 7.8 in

Art Deco Design Porcelain Plate Collectible Villeroy and Boch

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Villeroy and Boch 1900 Art Deco design, woman with parrot. Villeroy & Boch Design 1900 Porcelain collectible plate. The subjects coll...

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Late 20th Century Luxembourgish Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

French "Spork" in Silver Plated Copper, Marked "LEGRY", 19th-20th Century

$475

H 1 in W 12 in D 2 in

French "Spork" in Silver Plated Copper, Marked "LEGRY", 19th-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Who doesn't need a spork? this one happens to be finely made and from the 19th century. Enough said? we think so.

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1890s French Antique Folk Art Tableware

Early 19th C Cutlery Tray W/ Scallop Edges

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 15.5 in D 10.5 in

Early 19th C Cutlery Tray W/ Scallop Edges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th C Cutlery tray w/ Scallop Edges. Hand crafted. Good Condition.

Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Wood

Mix & Match, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Multicolored Flowers

$386 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in

Mix & Match, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Multicolored Flowers

By Francesca Colombo

Located in MILAN, IT

If you are looking for an unique tableware in order to make your lunch special and chic every day, this "Mix and Match" bread porcelain set of six is the perfect solution. It is an e...

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2010s Italian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot

$1,440Sale Price|40% Off

H 17 in Dm 12.75 in

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot has two handles and a blacked finish. Dimensions: 1...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Clay

19th Century Copper Pot With Lid

$1,000

H 9 in Dm 21 in

19th Century Copper Pot With Lid

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

Category

1880s English Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

$455 / set

H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 0.91 in

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s Elegant set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded shells of different species and colors. N...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Porcelain Dessert Plates - Insect Collection

$181 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in

Set of 4 Porcelain Dessert Plates - Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué designs of insects—ladybirds, dragonflies, butterflies, and bumblebees. Perfec...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Copper Pot

$305

H 8.2 in W 17.7 in D 9 in

19th Century French Copper Pot

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century French copper pot is a fine example of traditional cookware from the era, blending beauty with utility. Handcrafted from thick copper with a warm, time-worn patina,...

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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper

Silver dessert serving spatula

$1,125

H 10.16 in W 1.42 in D 0.79 in

Silver dessert serving spatula

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert spatula with engraved floral motifs and handle with cutouts and reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 93.00 grams. D...

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19th Century European Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Silver

Previously Available Items

Antique Tin Lined Copper Jelly Mold With Grape Design

Sold

H 5.5 in Dm 7 in

Antique Tin Lined Copper Jelly Mold With Grape Design

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique copper mold featuring a prominent grape cluster design, likely used for making desserts like jelly, pudding, or cakes. The two piece mo...

Category

19th Century Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Copper, Tin

Set of Patamban Michoacán Folk Art Plates – Mid-20th Century Mexican Redware

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H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of Patamban Michoacán Folk Art Plates – Mid-20th Century Mexican Redware

Located in New York, NY

This vibrant set of Mexican folk art plates hails from Patamban, a town in Michoacán renowned for its deeply rooted ceramic traditions. Handcrafted from redware pottery, each plate f...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Brown Vintage Woven Wicker Bed or Lap Breakfast Tray

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H 2 in W 18 in D 12 in

Brown Vintage Woven Wicker Bed or Lap Breakfast Tray

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of four woven wicker and bamboo bed trays. This set will be great for guests! Each tray is rectangular with an indented center for plates and silverware. On both the right and ...

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20th Century American Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Square Batik Blue Floral Tablecloth with Fringe - Indonesia

Sold

H 0.01 in W 52 in D 52 in

Vintage Square Batik Blue Floral Tablecloth with Fringe - Indonesia

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage square floral batik tablecloth in blue, pink, and purple. This piece was created by artisans in Indonesia and features a floral medallion at the center and a geometric and ...

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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Fabric

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Lunch Plates

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H 0.5 in Dm 9.75 in

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Lunch Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the intoxicating charm of European summers with this collection of vintage ceramic lunchPortuguese Hand-Painted Floral Bowls plates, painstakingly hand-painted in...

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Late 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Dinner Plates

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H 0.5 in Dm 11 in

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Dinner Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the intoxicating charm of European summers with this collection of vintage ceramic dinner plates, painstakingly hand-painted in Portugal. This set of four is an e...

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Late 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Dessert Plates

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H 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Dessert Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the intoxicating charm of European summers with this collection of vintage ceramic dessert plates, painstakingly hand-painted in Portugal. This set of four is an ...

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Late 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Bowls

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H 2.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Portuguese Hand-Painted Floral Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of European summers with this delightful set of vintage ceramic bowls. Skillfully hand-painted in Portug...

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Deruta Firenze Ceramic Folk Art Plates in Red Floral Motif, Italy

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H 0.75 in Dm 7.75 in

Pair of Deruta Firenze Ceramic Folk Art Plates in Red Floral Motif, Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of beautiful ceramic hand-painted plates made in Italy. Italian folk pottery has become highly coveted in recent years. This pair features hand-painted red, pink, and black fl...

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20th Century Italian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

15th-16th Century Vietnamese Antique Bowl/ Old "Cyawan"/ Southeast Asian Potte

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H 4.02 in Dm 4.93 in

15th-16th Century Vietnamese Antique Bowl/ Old "Cyawan"/ Southeast Asian Potte

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Vietnamese bowl from the 15th-16th century. It is very old pottery, so there are some minor glaze flakes. Please check the photos. However, the condition is relativ...

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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Treen Butter Moulding Paddle

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H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

19th Century Treen Butter Moulding Paddle

Located in London, GB

19th century treen butter moulding paddle We are proud to offer a 19th century folk art treen English butter paddle mould. A simple yet highly decorativ...

Category

1880s British Antique Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Pine, Paint

Group of Toleware

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H 2.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

Group of Toleware

Located in Doylestown, PA

A group of 3 toleware articles including a rectangular tray decorated with birds and flowers, a circular tray in black ground with painted fruits and garlands, and a small tea strain...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Tin

Folk Art tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art tableware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Bolivia, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $800 while the average work can sell for $160.