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Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s
Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Victorian Blue Glass Vases
Pair of French Victorian Blue Glass Vases

Pair of French Victorian Blue Glass Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian blue overlay glass vases with silver floral trim. (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vases

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping
Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping

Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful blue art glass modern penguin sculpture. No chips or repairs. Made by Blenko. Quick

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Opaque Blue Art Glass Pitcher, Italy
Vintage Opaque Blue Art Glass Pitcher, Italy

Vintage Opaque Blue Art Glass Pitcher, Italy

Located in Norton, MA

Beautiful Vintage handcrafted and hand-blown art glass pitcher in opaque transparent and blue hues

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brown Blue Mouthblown Glass Vase
Brown Blue Mouthblown Glass Vase

Brown Blue Mouthblown Glass Vase

By Moonarij

Located in Berlin, DE

For this unique beautiful bud shaped glass vase, a team of glass blowers first pulled blue and

Category

2010s German Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Gullaskruf, Sweden, glass vase in blue mouth-blown art glass.
Gullaskruf, Sweden, glass vase in blue mouth-blown art glass.

Gullaskruf, Sweden, glass vase in blue mouth-blown art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gullaskruf, Sweden, glass vase in blue mouth-blown art glass. Modernist design. Signed and dated

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Opal Blue Murano Glass Vase
Italian Opal Blue Murano Glass Vase

Italian Opal Blue Murano Glass Vase

Located in Antwerp, BE

Extra large vintage Murano glass vase in a perfect light blue tone. Mouth-blown in blue glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

J.I. Co. Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Millefiori Abstract Bowl Italy
J.I. Co. Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Millefiori Abstract Bowl Italy

J.I. Co. Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Millefiori Abstract Bowl Italy

By Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful blue abstract shaped Murano art glass bowl/dish designed by Fratelli Toso for Venetian

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Glass Vase, La Rochère, Blue Green Mouth Blown Cased Glass
French Art Glass Vase, La Rochère, Blue Green Mouth Blown Cased Glass

French Art Glass Vase, La Rochère, Blue Green Mouth Blown Cased Glass

By La Rochere

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

French mouth-blown art glass vase by La Rochère — blue and green cased glass, circa 1970s, the

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ocean Blue, Closer No 94, a blue handblown glass sculpture by Markus Emilsson
Ocean Blue, Closer No 94, a blue handblown glass sculpture by Markus Emilsson

Ocean Blue, Closer No 94, a blue handblown glass sculpture by Markus Emilsson

By Markus Emilsson

Located in London, GB

'Ocean Blue - Closer No 94' is a unique glass sculpture from the Closer Series by the Swedish

Category

2010s Swedish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Lavender Interaction, lavender & blue cast glass sculpture by Helen Restorick
Lavender Interaction, lavender & blue cast glass sculpture by Helen Restorick

Lavender Interaction, lavender & blue cast glass sculpture by Helen Restorick

By Helen Restorick

Located in London, GB

'Lavender Interaction' is a unique cast glass sculpture by the British artist, Helen Restorick

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso
Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso

Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian curved Murano candlestick hand blown in cobalt blue and clear glass, made in Italy by

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

English 20th Century Blue Glass Hyacinth Vases
English 20th Century Blue Glass Hyacinth Vases

English 20th Century Blue Glass Hyacinth Vases

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Selection of English blue glass hyacinth vases in perfect condition. Circa 1930. Priced

Category

20th Century English Vases

Materials

Glass

Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso
Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso

Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Maurizio Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian curved Murano candlestick hand blown in cobalt blue and clear glass, made in Italy by

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

New Blue Big Isla Glass Vase
New Blue Big Isla Glass Vase

New Blue Big Isla Glass Vase

By Julie Richoz

Located in San Andreas Atoto, MX

explores the juxtaposition of myriad hues and glass transparencies through two different vase sizes. The

Category

2010s Mexican Vases

Materials

Glass

New Blue Small Isla Glass Vase
New Blue Small Isla Glass Vase

New Blue Small Isla Glass Vase

By Julie Richoz

Located in San Andreas Atoto, MX

explores the juxtaposition of myriad hues and glass transparencies through two different vase sizes. The

Category

2010s Mexican Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Blue Glass Demijohns - Pair
Vintage French Blue Glass Demijohns - Pair

Vintage French Blue Glass Demijohns - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Vintage French Blue Glass Demijohns – Pair. A pair of mouth blown glass demijohns used as a

Category

20th Century French Jars

Materials

Glass

Pair of Graduated Vintage Blue Glass Candlesticks

Pair of Graduated Vintage Blue Glass Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of graduated vintage ribbed blue tinted blown glass pillar candlesticks(large 7.25", small 5

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
Blue and White Art Glass Bowl

Blue and White Art Glass Bowl

$295Sale Price|21% Off

Blue and White Art Glass Bowl

Located in New York, NY

A blue and white art glass bowl with copper colored shimmer in the Italian Murano style, oval in

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass
Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass A vintage Venini bowl made of thin

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful blue glass paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating depth

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Purple and Blue Palladium Glass Sculpture, Barbara Nanning
Purple and Blue Palladium Glass Sculpture, Barbara Nanning

Purple and Blue Palladium Glass Sculpture, Barbara Nanning

By Barbara Nanning

Located in New York, NY

Palladium I, 2025 (Glass, C. 6.7 in. h x 11 in. w x 8.3 in. d, Object No.: 4322) Barbara Nanning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Italian Black White Red Blue Green Murano Art Glass Mosaic Catch-All/Bowl
Modern Italian Black White Red Blue Green Murano Art Glass Mosaic Catch-All/Bowl

Modern Italian Black White Red Blue Green Murano Art Glass Mosaic Catch-All/Bowl

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass

Located in New York, NY

catch-all with an attractive oval shape, in blown black Murano glass extensively decorated, in the

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish
Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish

Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish

Located in London, London

Dish  Murano glass Glorious colour Italy 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Italian Panorama Blue Glass Pitcher
1960s Italian Panorama Blue Glass Pitcher

1960s Italian Panorama Blue Glass Pitcher

Located in High Point, NC

Romantic and striking, this glass vase offers a unique vintage accent. Made in Italy in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Austrian Secessionist Cobalt Blue Glass Vases, Pr.
Austrian Secessionist Cobalt Blue Glass Vases, Pr.

Austrian Secessionist Cobalt Blue Glass Vases, Pr.

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Cobalt Blue Glass Vases, with gilt geometric design on gilt metal

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Metal

1960's Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Pinwheel Design Bowl Dish Italy
1960's Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Pinwheel Design Bowl Dish Italy

1960's Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Pinwheel Design Bowl Dish Italy

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful colorful pinwheel design Murano art glass bowl/dish designed by Fratelli Toso, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Rare French Fruit Bowl Blue Pressed Glass 33cm
Rare French Fruit Bowl Blue Pressed Glass 33cm

Rare French Fruit Bowl Blue Pressed Glass 33cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large fruit bowl with star and diamond pattern, rare in this deep blue color, marked

Category

20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Blue Country of

Category

20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass Drops
Murano Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass Drops

Murano Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass Drops

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing Blue and white art glass bowl or centerpiece. Italy, 1950s This free-form hand blown art

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and attributed

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Bird Decorative Object
20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Bird Decorative Object

20th Century, Gio Ponti for De Poli Bird Decorative Object

By Paolo De Poli, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

decorative object in the shape of a bird, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Paolo De Poli in 1950 circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century
Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century

Art Deco Blue Mirror Glass Box, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful royal blue mirrored glass and tole metal box, Art Deco period, Europe, circa early-20th

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tôle

Modern Glass Perfume Bottle by Mdina, Sand and Sea, Malta, 1970s, Signed
Modern Glass Perfume Bottle by Mdina, Sand and Sea, Malta, 1970s, Signed

Modern Glass Perfume Bottle by Mdina, Sand and Sea, Malta, 1970s, Signed

By Michael Harris, Mdina

Located in Glasgow, GB

This modern glass perfume bottle by Mdina was handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, embodying the

Category

Vintage 1970s Maltese Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Blue Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Set of 6 Blue Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses

Set of 6 Blue Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Murano Glass large Vase, Italy 1980s
Blue Murano Glass large Vase, Italy 1980s

Blue Murano Glass large Vase, Italy 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Dallas, TX

Very large blue translucent Mid Century Modern Murano glass vase. Attributed to Simone Cenedese

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina

Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

intricate detail that characterize the islands tradition of glass making. An exquisite Cobalt Blue with

Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Clear Blue Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
Clear Blue Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini

Clear Blue Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Montreal, QC

Venini clear blue glass fazzoletto vase. Signed etched Venini 2006.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase
Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase

Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Electric Blue Glass Espalion Vase. This pattern features a mosaic of fern fronds

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Glass Bowl, Palet, Blue by Michael Bang - Holmegaard
Glass Bowl, Palet, Blue by Michael Bang - Holmegaard

Glass Bowl, Palet, Blue by Michael Bang - Holmegaard

By Michael Bang

Located in Lejre, DK

. - Designer: Michael Bang - Manufacturer: Holmegaard - Series: Palet - Material: Glass - Colour: Blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s
Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s Elegant and timeless, this vintage vase

Category

Vintage 1970s European Vases

Materials

Glass

Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s
Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s

Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique glass inkwell. Stong blue colour of the glass and nicely hand painted accents

Category

20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Zinc

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s
Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Light Blue Glass Vase, Northern European, 1970s Elegant and timeless, this vintage vase

Category

Vintage 1970s European Vases

Materials

Glass

Peacock bowl signed by Verly’s
Peacock bowl signed by Verly’s

Peacock bowl signed by Verly’s

By Verlys Glass

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

style, opal glass was often used for lampshades, vases, and other decorative objects. The production of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Opaline Glass

Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's
Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's

Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stained Formose Vase
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stained Formose Vase

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stained Formose Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique opalescent glass Formose vase. Blue stained details. This pattern features exotic fish

Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano drop-shaped sculpture in clear and blue-violet art glass. 1970s.
Murano drop-shaped sculpture in clear and blue-violet art glass. 1970s.

Murano drop-shaped sculpture in clear and blue-violet art glass. 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Murano Drop-shaped glass sculpture, 1970s. Handmade sculpture in clear and blue-violet glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase Blue, Italy, 1970s
Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase Blue, Italy, 1970s

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase Blue, Italy, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Large vintage Murano glass vase blue - Italy 1970s - Flower vase, flashed glass, timeless shape

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Octopus Vase in Blue Pure Glass Paste
Octopus Vase in Blue Pure Glass Paste

Octopus Vase in Blue Pure Glass Paste

$16,013Sale Price|20% Off

Octopus Vase in Blue Pure Glass Paste

Located in Paris, FR

Vase octopus in blue pure glass paste, all handcrafted, it takes 36 hours to be dry and strong

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Glass

Large English Blue Glass Centerpiece, circa 1820
Large English Blue Glass Centerpiece, circa 1820

Large English Blue Glass Centerpiece, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Large English blue glass centerpiece, circa 1820.

Category

Antique 1820s British Vases

Materials

Glass

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Blue Glass Object For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blue glass object you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every blue glass object was constructed with great care. Find 2484 options for an antique or vintage blue glass object now, or shop our selection of 442 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the blue glass object you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each blue glass object bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made blue glass object over the years, but those crafted by René Lalique, Venini and Alfredo Barbini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Blue Glass Object?

A blue glass object can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $990, while the lowest priced sells for $44 and the highest can go for as much as $170,078.

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.

Questions About Blue Glass Object
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.