Large Decorative Ball
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Candle Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
20th Century Unknown Kinetic Mounted Objects
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1950s North American Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite
20th Century Czech Vases
Glass
Late 20th Century European Natural Specimens
Marble
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Elm
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Enamel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Late 20th Century European Paperweights
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wire
2010s Moroccan Jars
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Mercury Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Paperweights
Murano Glass
20th Century Mounted Objects
Antique 1870s French Other Mounted Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century English Candlesticks
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Metal, Steel
2010s British Hollywood Regency Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Mirror
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1910s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century French More Desk Accessories
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Tin
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
20th Century American Decorative Objects
String
20th Century American Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Bottles
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s American Candlesticks
Glass
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1930s English Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Planters, Cachepots a...
Boxwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Czech Vases
Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Resin, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Garden Ornaments
Cast Stone, Composition
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Zinc
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Metal, Bronze
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
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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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