Butterfly Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Busts
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Bowls
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frames
Animal Skin
Mid-20th Century European Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Wood
Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Wood
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s American Mounted Objects
Steel
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Crystal
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Crystal
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Animal Skin
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Feathers
2010s Malagasy Animal Sculptures
Brass
2010s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Brass
2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Luster, Porcelain
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Indian Organic Modern Picture Frames
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Vases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Natural Specimens
Amethyst
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
20th Century Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Indian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Figurative Sculptures
Organic Material, Plaster
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Mounted Objects
Steel
2010s American Mounted Objects
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Copper, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Natural Specimens
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Other
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Vases
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Marble
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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.
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