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Rare Mercury Glass Jug of Unusual Form
Rare Mercury Glass Jug of Unusual Form

Rare Mercury Glass Jug of Unusual Form

Located in London, GB

An unusual early twentieth century mercury glass jug, with vertical gadrooning throughout and a

Category

Early 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pinched glass wine jug with silver mounts
Pinched glass wine jug with silver mounts

Pinched glass wine jug with silver mounts

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique, late-Victorian-era wine jug whose hand blown pinched plain glass body is very pleasingand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle
Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle

Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle circa 1890 Fine quality jug and bowl by well

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Post-Modern Mondrian Manner Terracotta Water Jug
Post-Modern Mondrian Manner Terracotta Water Jug

Post-Modern Mondrian Manner Terracotta Water Jug

Located in Astoria, NY

Post-Modern Piet Mondrian (Dutch, 1872-1944) style terracotta water jug with glazed geometric

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Camel Leather Water Jug on Metal Stand
Camel Leather Water Jug on Metal Stand

Camel Leather Water Jug on Metal Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

This massive leather jug is from Northern India and dates to the early 20th century. It has a

Category

20th Century Indian Jars

Materials

Hide, Leather

19th Century French Provincial Brass Milk Jug
19th Century French Provincial Brass Milk Jug

19th Century French Provincial Brass Milk Jug

Located in Stamford, CT

A well used circa 1850 century brass milk jug from Brittany, France. Wonderful hand made

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Brass

Kjell Blomberg Blown Glass Jug for Gullaskruf
Kjell Blomberg Blown Glass Jug for Gullaskruf

Kjell Blomberg Blown Glass Jug for Gullaskruf

By Kjell Blomberg, Gullaskruf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf Large Scale Bomkulla Jug. Blomberg was one of Sweden's leading

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

20th Century Italia Solid Silver Jug and Dish Neptune
20th Century Italia Solid Silver Jug and Dish Neptune

20th Century Italia Solid Silver Jug and Dish Neptune

By Argenteria Pobbiati

Located in VALENZA, IT

Jug and plate in solid 800 silver, made in Italy in the late 1970s. The round plate, reproducing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Vases

Materials

Silver

Faience Jug - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsbergs Studio - 1950s
Faience Jug - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsbergs Studio - 1950s

Faience Jug - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsbergs Studio - 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely and rare jug with lid in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Faience

Vintage Japanese Stoneware Wrapped Cask Sake Jug
Vintage Japanese Stoneware Wrapped Cask Sake Jug

Vintage Japanese Stoneware Wrapped Cask Sake Jug

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Japanese stoneware Taruzume Sake Honni Daru wrapped cask jug

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Stoneware, Reed

1950s Silver and Blue Ceramic Jug, Spain
1950s Silver and Blue Ceramic Jug, Spain

1950s Silver and Blue Ceramic Jug, Spain

Located in London, GB

A mottled blue stoneware jug, on a solid silver base. Bearing two Spanish silver hallmarks: the

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Silver

Antique silver & cut-glass claret wine jug
Antique silver & cut-glass claret wine jug

Antique silver & cut-glass claret wine jug

Located in London, GB

Beautiful, late-Victorian, antique cut glass wine jug with hand chased silver cover and mounts. The

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Jug with Ochre Yellow Glaze
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Jug with Ochre Yellow Glaze

19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Jug with Ochre Yellow Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking 19th-century French terracotta jug is a beautiful example of utilitarian pottery

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-form Oil Jug
18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-form Oil Jug

18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-form Oil Jug

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Absolutely incredible handmade French oil jug retaining it's 3 original handles. This stunning jug

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Danish Red Ceramic Jug by Michael Andersen, 1960s
Vintage Danish Red Ceramic Jug by Michael Andersen, 1960s

Vintage Danish Red Ceramic Jug by Michael Andersen, 1960s

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish ceramic jug by Michael Andersen 1960s model no. 6706 Beautiful vibrant red ceramic

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-Form Oil Jug
18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-Form Oil Jug

18th Century Handmade Antique French Walnut-Form Oil Jug

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Absolutely incredible handmade French oil jug retaining it's 3 original handles and spout. This

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vases

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Post-War Three-Gallon Ceramic Jug, circa 1950s
Monumental Post-War Three-Gallon Ceramic Jug, circa 1950s

Monumental Post-War Three-Gallon Ceramic Jug, circa 1950s

Located in View Park, CA

A monumental 3-gallon ceramic jug, circa 1950s. Can also be used as a pitcher or vase. The base is

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nic Collins Large Studio Pottery Stoneware Jug, 20th Century
Nic Collins Large Studio Pottery Stoneware Jug, 20th Century

Nic Collins Large Studio Pottery Stoneware Jug, 20th Century

By Nic Collins

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and large vintage British studio pottery jug by renowned potter Nic Collins and made at

Category

20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Scheurich Keramic 1950s Indigo Blue Jug Vases
Pair of Scheurich Keramic 1950s Indigo Blue Jug Vases

Pair of Scheurich Keramic 1950s Indigo Blue Jug Vases

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Montclair, NY

A lovely pair of matching matte finish indigo blue ceramic jug vases by prolific West German

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Oversize Glass Jug, Vase or Bottle
Extra Large Oversize Glass Jug, Vase or Bottle

Extra Large Oversize Glass Jug, Vase or Bottle

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An extremely large overside glass vessel, perfect for showcasing tall foliage. With a wide body and cinched neck, this piece will be a showstopper on a dining table or entryway. The ...

Category

20th Century American Bohemian Vases

Materials

Glass

Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Jug - 1700 BC
Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Jug - 1700 BC

Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Jug - 1700 BC

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Middle Bronze Age Cypriot ceramic of clearly anthropomorphic form. The ceramic has an ovoid body, which stands on three stubby legs, a short cylindrical neck, funne...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Pottery

Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Pitcher Jug
Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Pitcher Jug

Irene Zevon Modern Art Ceramic Pitcher Jug

Located in Astoria, NY

Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006) modern art ceramic pottery pitcher jug with handle and striped

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Kähler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Jug / Vase, Nils Kähler, 1960s
Kähler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Jug / Vase, Nils Kähler, 1960s

Kähler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Jug / Vase, Nils Kähler, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kähler, HAK, glazed stoneware jug / vase. Nils Kähler, 1960s. In perfect condition. Marked

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Circa 1815-30 English "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
Circa 1815-30 English "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug

Circa 1815-30 English "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815-30 "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" jug, English. Octagonal; hydra handle; Imari Japan

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Jug Vase
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Jug Vase

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Jug Vase

By Deruta

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring

Category

Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery

An unusual late 17th early 18th century Delft jug
An unusual late 17th early 18th century Delft jug

An unusual late 17th early 18th century Delft jug

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare and Highly Attractive Late 17th/Early 18th Century Delft Jug with Loop Handle. Circa 1690

Category

Antique 1740s Danish Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones
Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones

Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted in Europe in the middle of the 20th century, this ceramic jug boasts a long sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Jug of White Glazed Stoneware Done by Gertrud Vasegaard
Jug of White Glazed Stoneware Done by Gertrud Vasegaard

Jug of White Glazed Stoneware Done by Gertrud Vasegaard

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jug of white glazed stoneware done by Gertrud Vasegaard (1913-2007), modeled with starfish on the

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Vases

Ancient Cypriot Geometric Black Slip Ware Jug, 950 BC
Ancient Cypriot Geometric Black Slip Ware Jug, 950 BC

Ancient Cypriot Geometric Black Slip Ware Jug, 950 BC

Located in London, GB

A fine example of an ancient Cypro-Geometric black slip ware jug, dating to circa 950-800 BC. These

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Circa 1813-20 Early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
Circa 1813-20 Early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug

Circa 1813-20 Early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1813-20 early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" jug, English. Octagonal body; hydra handle

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France
Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France

Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France

By Pol Chambost

Located in Brussels, BE

Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France. Black and yellow enameled earthenware

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug
Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century unique Victorian electrotype monumental water jug, copy of the rare solid

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Metal

Glass and Silver Jug, Carlo Scarpa for Christofle, 1960
Glass and Silver Jug, Carlo Scarpa for Christofle, 1960

Glass and Silver Jug, Carlo Scarpa for Christofle, 1960

By Carlo Scarpa, Christofle

Located in Roma, IT

This glass and silver jug is a beautiful art glass piece realized by the Italian designer Carlo

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Italian Ceramic Jug by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s
Midcentury Italian Ceramic Jug by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s

Midcentury Italian Ceramic Jug by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in London, GB

Midcentury Italian decorative blue ceramic jug by Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). The vibrant and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Turkish Jug, Vintage Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Handcrafted Turkish Jug, Vintage Clay Vessel, 20th Century

Handcrafted Turkish Jug, Vintage Clay Vessel, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of this Slim Handle Anatolian Jug, a vintage Turkish clay vessel

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

Antique Victorian Quality Blue and White Jug and Bowl Set
Antique Victorian Quality Blue and White Jug and Bowl Set

Antique Victorian Quality Blue and White Jug and Bowl Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality blue and white jug and bowl set consisting of a jug, bowl, soap dish

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wood Vessel or Decorative Vase
Vintage Wood Vessel or Decorative Vase

Vintage Wood Vessel or Decorative Vase

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Decorative vintage water jug, vase. Wood with rope detail. Perfect accent to add a bit of vintage

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Sable Jug , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Sable Jug , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Sable Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Sable Jug The Sable Jug is a remarkable piece of ceramic decorative art that encapsulates the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing, French Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Woman with a Jug, France 1960
Amazing, French Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Woman with a Jug, France 1960

Amazing, French Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Woman with a Jug, France 1960

By Milo

Located in Catania, IT

Amazing, French bronze sculpture depicting a woman with a jug. France 1960, signed on the base by

Category

Antique 1650s French Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Green Olive Oil Jug
Antique 19th Century French Green Olive Oil Jug

Antique 19th Century French Green Olive Oil Jug

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An antique French olive oil jug of small proportions, featuring a rich and deep almost two-tone

Category

Antique 19th Century European Bottles

Materials

Pottery

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WHITE AND BLUE MAJOLICA JUG
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WHITE AND BLUE MAJOLICA JUG

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WHITE AND BLUE MAJOLICA JUG

Located in Firenze, FI

refinement. In the center of the jug there is a decorative strip where the letters L SIMPL and MEL BILP are

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Maiolica

Handcrafted 20th Century Rustic Patina Earthenware Vintage Jug
Handcrafted 20th Century Rustic Patina Earthenware Vintage Jug

Handcrafted 20th Century Rustic Patina Earthenware Vintage Jug

Located in London, GB

Jug is not just a decorative piece but a testament to craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Its storied

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Love Jug  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Love Jug  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Love Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

cultural significance of South African heritage. The Love Jug serves as more than just a decorative piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Warthog Jug  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Warthog Jug  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Warthog Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

The "Warthog Jug," a captivating ceramic artwork created by the talented duo Jabu Nene and Sfiso

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceramic Jug from Puente del Arzobispo with Equestrian Scene
Antique Ceramic Jug from Puente del Arzobispo with Equestrian Scene

Antique Ceramic Jug from Puente del Arzobispo with Equestrian Scene

Located in Marbella, ES

confirms its origin. Ideal both as a decorative object and a collector's item, this jug brings authentic

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal
19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal

19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century terracotta olive oil jug from Portugal. A wonderful Portuguese antique olive oil

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Jars

19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal
19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal

19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jug from Portugal

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century terracotta olive oil jug from Portugal. A wonderful Portuguese antique olive oil

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Brass Milk Jugs
Pair of French 19th Century Brass Milk Jugs

Pair of French 19th Century Brass Milk Jugs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

old repair work that is visible on the jugs, giving them fantastic character. Each jug has a scalloped

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Dartmouth Pottery Gluggle Jugs/Vases - Pair - 1950s England
Vintage Regency Dartmouth Pottery Gluggle Jugs/Vases - Pair - 1950s England

Vintage Regency Dartmouth Pottery Gluggle Jugs/Vases - Pair - 1950s England

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Charming pair of vintage fish-form “Gluggle Jugs” produced by Dartmouth Pottery in England during

Category

Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Indian Silver Francolin Cream Jug by Oomersi Mawji, circa 1880
19th Century Indian Silver Francolin Cream Jug by Oomersi Mawji, circa 1880

19th Century Indian Silver Francolin Cream Jug by Oomersi Mawji, circa 1880

By Oomersi Mawji

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century exceptionally rare Indian Colonial solid silver cream jug modelled as a black

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

1950s A. Valverde Hand-painted Jug from Triana
1950s A. Valverde Hand-painted Jug from Triana

1950s A. Valverde Hand-painted Jug from Triana

Located in Marbella, ES

A glazed ceramic jug from Triana, Seville, hand-decorated with a landscape scene of traditional

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jug by French Artist Roger Capron
Ceramic Jug by French Artist Roger Capron

Ceramic Jug by French Artist Roger Capron

By Roger Capron

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Roger Capron is a French ceramic artist . This piece is very stylish and very collectible. Made in the fifties. Signed Capron and Vallauris on the underside.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Faience

Ceramic Cheetah Jug , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Cheetah Jug , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Cheetah Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Imvelo Natural Arts

Located in North Miami, FL

Imvelo Natural Art presents a striking ceramic Cheetah Jug, meticulously crafted in South Africa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Monkey Jug , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Monkey Jug , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Monkey Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Wiseman Ndlovu

Located in North Miami, FL

Wiseman Ceramics presents a charming ceramic Monkey jug, handcrafted by artisans Riya, George, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass claret jugs
Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass claret jugs

Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass claret jugs

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in London, GB

Pair of fine quality late-Victorian antique wine jugs with hand-blown quadra-form glass bodies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Deco Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Decorative Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the decorative jug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A decorative jug — often made from ceramic, metal and pottery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a decorative jug, we have 1233 options in-stock, while there are 60 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect decorative jug — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A decorative jug made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one decorative jug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, La muerte tiene permiso and Royal Doulton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Decorative Jug?

Prices for a decorative jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $21 and can go as high as $1,122,559, while the average can fetch as much as $850.

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.