Crocodile Vase
1990s Italian Baroque Vases
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century German Bottles
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Vases
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics
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Bronze
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Ceramic, Majolica
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Glass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Crystal
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Modern Vases
Glass
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Glass
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vases
Enamel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bottles
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Center Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Ceramic
20th Century German Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Ceramic
2010s South African Modern Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Porcelain
Antique 1890s High Victorian Bottles
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Ceramics
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20th Century English Egyptian Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Metal
Finding the Right decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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