19th Century Figural Inkwell
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Inkwells
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Bronze, Metal
Antique 19th Century German Desk Accessories
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Inkwells
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Pottery
Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Copper, Silver Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Inkwells
Metal
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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 antique and vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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