Blyberg Porphyry
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Porphyry
Antique 1810s Swedish Neoclassical Vases
Porphyry
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Antique 1810s Swedish Neoclassical Urns
Porphyry, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Urns
Porphyry
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Urns
Porphyry, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Vases
Porphyry, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Decorative Boxes
Porphyry, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century British Vases
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Candlesticks
Porphyry, Bronze, Gold
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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Marble, Porphyry
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Centerpieces
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1830s English Regency Vases
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desk Sets
Marble
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Porcelain
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.