$1,500
H 9.5 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
unique addition to a trunk or fashion accessory collection. A top hat (also called a high hat, a cylinder
Brass
Unavailable
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13 in
Stunning Victorian English Leather Gentleman's Triple Top Hat Box, circa 1890
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in London, GB
regular top hats placed upside down, the space inside the lid for a collapsible top hat. In superb
Brass
Unavailable
H 15 in Dm 13 in
Antique Leather AN & CSL Triple Hat Box with Travel Stamps, Satin Lined, 1880s
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
inside the lid for a collapsible top hat. The remnants of past travel stamps can be seen on the exterior
Leather, Silk
Black Moray Silk Opera Hat
Located in Hanover, MA
Claque. Invented for convenience at the opera, collapsible top hats are still used as evening wear
East German Collapsible Silk Top Hat circa 1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A collapsible silk top hat stamped "DPR" for the German Democratic Republic (East Germany
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Top Hat Box from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
, it remains a formal fashion accessory. A collapsible variant of a top hat, developed in the 19th
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.