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French Chinoiserie Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
tabatière or snuff box. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boating figure who holds
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed China, 1900s- 20th
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Glass, Hardwood

Micromosaic Snuff Box with View of St. Peter's
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome
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Antique 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Stone

Victorian Scottish Silver-Gilt Hardstone Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian Scottish silver-gilt hardstone vinaigrette, mid-19th century. Tapering barrel shaped form
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold
By Henrik Wigström 1
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström. Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Chinese Blue Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
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20th Century Chinese Vases

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Stone

Chinese Blue Stone Snuff Bottle
Chinese Blue Stone Snuff Bottle
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 1 in
Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Carved Rock Quartz Limited Edition Perfume Bottle
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of the perfume. Peretti's hardstone carving is all done by Chinese carvers in Hong Kong. The Chinese
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Bottles

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Rock Crystal

Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
early 20th century snuff bottle is hand-carved from solid block of opaque white hardstone. The bottle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Stone

Lot of Two Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles Together with Addition
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of two Chinese inside-painted Glass snuff bottles Together with Inside painted glass vase
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, heavy for its size and hand carved from a hardstone with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Serpentine, Bronze

Meiji Japanese Tsuda Family Embellished Jade Table Screen on Stand
Located in New York, US
shell, malachite, coral, lapis lazuli, pearl, and other hardstones. Depicted is a lakeside with figures
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
By Benjamin Smith
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engr...
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
H 5.25 in W 9.63 in D 6 in
Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Ceramics

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Large Vase Rose Medallion Porcelain, Qing Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality, highly decorative Chinese export, Imperial Canton, porcelain, Rose medallion, large Vase which we date to the mid 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1850....
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Valuabl...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates, (8 dishes). Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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Antique 1840s English Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.  
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

"Shadow of the Evening" Etruscan Bronze Museo Etrusco Guernacci Volterra
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Ombra della sera" Etruscan bronze, 3rd century BC, Museo Etrusco Guernacci, Volterra "Shadow of the evening". Dimensions: Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2....
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Venetian Etched Glass Mirror with Pate de Verre Micro Mosaic
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Ballard, CA
Rare Venetian etched Mirror with micro mosaic in pate de verre, details all over of blown glass and twisted baguettes It is set in a wooden frame. The micro mosaic of this piece is p...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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Wire

Fab, Antique English Davenport Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern Covd, Veg, Tureen
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional Antique English Davenport Ironstone Hand Painted Imari Decor "Bamboo & Peony" pattern large Covered Vegetable Tureen or Entree Dish in the most spectacular jewel tones. T...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair traditional japanese imari bulbous form porcelain vases of generous proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu stepped circular ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Ceramics

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Ormolu

Antique George V Silver & Blue Enamelled Trinket Box On Feet 1929
By W G Sothers Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
1920's silver & guilloche enamelled trinket box on feet. Hallmarks for W G Sothers Ltd, Birmingham 1929. The internal edge is slightly out of shape, and there is a small knock to th...
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20th Century English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Ormolu

18th Century Garniture of Three Qianlong Period Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A garniture of three late 18th century porcelain vases, decorated with floral decoration upon a white ground. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (One neck restored).
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Antique 18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Antique French Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-18th century French large 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape
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Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box with Micro Mosaic
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian hardstone snuff box with rare micro mosaic of a rabbit.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Antique German Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century German large 18-karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of long oval
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
Located in London, GB
An Important George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box. English Circa 1740/50. The Snuff Box is
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
This important George II Goldmounted English Hardstone Snuff Box, most probably for a Lady, was
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Antique 1750s European George II Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Russian Gold and Diamond Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Features noble crest of a crown and initials formed with diamond, 19th century, Russia.
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Antique 19th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

George III Gold Mounted English Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
An important early George III Gold Mounted English Harstone Snuff Box made almost certainly in
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Antique 1760s British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

19th Century Georgian 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Labradorite Snuff Box, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Georgian 18 karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, elongated with
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

19th Century Georgian 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Labradorite Snuff Box, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Georgian 18 karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, elongated with
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

Italian Hardstone and Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Flawless and intricate, the highly detailed micro mosaic on this rare Italian snuff box is an
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Stone, Gold

English Gold Mounted Carved Hardstone Dog Form Snuff Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
agate snuff box featuring a dog motif was made in the mid-to-late 1700s. Its charming form has amazing
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box
By David Crichton Rait
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
features fine and impressive inset agate, hardstone panels segmented with bright cut engraved scrolling
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Antique 1850s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Boxes

Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

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Rosewood

Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique. Some of the more complex boxes
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Antique 1890s Swiss Musical Instruments

Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff
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Antique Late 19th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Tulipwood

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Hardstone Snuff For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hardstone snuff you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hardstone snuff — often made from gold, metal and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hardstone snuff — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each hardstone snuff bearing Georgian, Empire or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Hardstone Snuff?

Prices for a hardstone snuff start at $5,000 and top out at $34,500 with the average selling for $9,800.

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 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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