$3,321
H 9.26 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,717 / set
H 3.55 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in
Set of 2 White 'Vaga' Bowls by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful 'Våga' bowls. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,951 / set
H 10.32 in Dm 6.11 in
Set of 3 White 'Vaga' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 3 beautiful 'Våga' vases. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930 A beautiful swedish modern stoneware vase with
Stoneware
White Midcentury Vase, Carrara 1132, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white midcentury vase of model Carrara 1132 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg. The vase has
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge, “Guldsurrea" Carrara Column Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Wilhelm Kåge, “Guldsurrea" carrara column vase. This vase is from a series of ceramic piece which
Gold
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,872
H 8.08 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara glazed
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware footed bowl with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,002
H 3.94 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Scandinavian Modern Carrara Bowl, "Wave" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Bowl "Wave" by Gustavsberg. White stoneware with Carrara Glaze. 1940s
Stoneware
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Grythyttan, SE
opportunity to own a Wilhelm Kåge original, the Carrara Vase, and bring a touch of elegance and refinement to
Stoneware
$1,790
H 17.33 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Wilhelm Kage Mid-Cen Stoneware Table Lamp CARRARA for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1940s.
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Table Lamp "Carrara" in beautiful creme color. Textured, Matte, Creme
Ceramic, Stoneware
$597
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details
Ceramic, Stoneware
$785
H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early
Stoneware
$3,979
H 7.49 in Dm 7.09 in
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Rörstrand, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
repairs. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artist, painter, and ceramicist
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Surrea" Gustavsberg Studio by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in Carrara stoneware. The design are Kåge’s best from
Stoneware
Midcentury "Relief" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge, made in white, unglazed “Carrara” stoneware. Clean form
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Surrea Bowl Stoneware White Glazed Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge ‚Surrea‘ bowl in ‚carrara‘ white glazed stoneware, hand-crafted at Gustavsberg in
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Stoneware White Glaze
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early
Stoneware
$4,589 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 5.91 in
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) Eight Carrara Planters, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Valby, 84
Collection of eight planters from the Carrara series, designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by
Ceramic
$1,461
H 4.34 in Dm 5.12 in
Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea Vase With Carrara Glaze, Sweden 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vase with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Vessel and Bowls Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Kåge. Made from Carrara ware with matte white glaze. The pieces are in good vintage condition with
Ceramic
Midcentury Wilhelm Kåge "Carrara" Vase by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmo, SE
Midcentury Wilhelm Kåge ceramic vase for Gustavsberg. The model is called "Carrara" and the model
Ceramic
"Carrara" Vase by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware "Carrara" vase with applied twig and leaf decoration with matte white glaze.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kage Ceramic Carrara Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern ceramic bowl from the "Carrara" line from Gustavsberg, Sweden
Ceramic
Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Spherical round vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge in Sweden during the 1940s. Manufactured at
Stoneware
Sold
H 5.3 in Dm 5.1 in
Set of 3 Scandinavian Modern 'Carrara' Vases & Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
marble, which serves as its inspiration. The Carrara glaze was developed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Graceful round vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge, manufactured at Gustavsberg in Sweden during the
Stoneware
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Wilhelm Kage Surrea Vase Gustavsberg Stoneware White Carrara Glazed Sweden 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge ‚Surrea‘ vase in ‚carrara‘ white glazed stoneware, hand-crafted at Gustavsberg in
Stoneware
Sold
H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Set of Four Wilhelm Kage Vaga Bowls Gustavsberg Carrara Glaze Stoneware Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Basel, BS
Rare set of Wilhelm Ka°ge ‚Va°ga’ (wave) bowls for the renowned Swedish ceramic manufacturer Gustavsberg in the 1950s. Hand-crafted of white glazed stoneware. All pieces marked on...
Stoneware
Stoneware "Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in Carrara stoneware. The skewed form grows into two
Stoneware
Midcentury Carrara Vase by Gustavsberg Wilhelm Kåge
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury Wilhelm Kåge ceramic vase for Gustavsberg. The model is called "Carrara" . This one has
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.8 in Dm 7.88 in
Vase 'Surrea' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Stoneware, Sweden, circa 1940
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Surrea’ by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940. Carrara-glazed stoneware. Stamped
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Studio Hand, "Carrara" Four Ceramic Vases
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg studio hand, "Carrara" four ceramic vases. Measuring: 15 x 10.5 cm. In
Sold
H 3.55 in W 9.85 in L 3.55 in
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Studio Hand, "Carrara" Large Ceramic Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg studio hand, "Carrara" large ceramic bowl. Swedish design
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Carrara Vase or Bowl with Wavy Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Carrara vase or bowl with wavy edge in sand-colored ceramics
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 5.91 in
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Two Carrara Ceramic Vases or Bowls with Wavy Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Two Carrara ceramic vases or bowls with wavy edge. Measures 15 x
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Scandinavian Modern Unique Splatter Glazed Vase
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Unique Wilhelm Kage, Carrara stoneware vase in globular form. The vase has been “splatter glazed
Ceramic
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Våga' Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful 'Våga' bowl. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Grythyttan, SE
opportunity to own a Wilhelm Kåge original, the Carrara Vase, and bring a touch of elegance and refinement to
Stoneware
White and Gold 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 4.93 in
Midcentury Modern Stoneware "Våga" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Våga” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in carrara stoneware. Wavy decor around the oval rim
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.97 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio Hand. "Carrara" Bowl in the Shape of a Clam
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg studio hand. "Carrara" bowl in the shape of a clam. White glaze and
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage "Carrara" Vessels
Located in New York, NY
Two bulbous vases and a footed bowl in off-white matte glaze. Part of the hand-thrown Carrara
Wilhelm Kåge "Carrara", Seven Vases, Gustavsberg, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Vases marked Gustavsberg Carrara 1079, 1042, 1137, 1132. White glaze. Can be purchased individually
Sold
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in
Stoneware Carrara Dragon Sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dragon sculpture in carrara stoneware by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in 1940s. Measurements
Stoneware
Herman Miller Eames Multicolored Dining Chair Set by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multicolored Eames fiberglass dining chair set by Herman Miller. Original vintage production, not new ersatz ones. Featuring a unique myriad of colors. On original steel tube H bases...
Metal
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$4,221 / set
H 2.96 in Dm 2.92 in
Pair of Brass Lidded Boxes by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Carl-Einar Borgstrom, Ystad-Metall
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass jars with amazing patina. Inside with glass inserts. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a lily (just like the famous 'Liljan' candle holders). De...
Brass
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
Glass, Plastic, Bakelite
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company. This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
Bakelite
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herman Miller, model DCM. Signs of we...
Steel
$603 / set
H 2.05 in Dm 1.11 in
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's. Signed with makers mark. 3 different measurements: Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm. Heigh...
Brass
$799
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
Two Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vases Blue Rimini Collection
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
These magnificent vases are designed by Bitossi's artistic director Aldo Londi in 1953. The sinuous shape of these white clay pieces, finished with a vivid turquoise color, are decor...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship. The ceramic body features a vibrant orange glaze with textured lav...
Metal
$2,536
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
$11,047 / item
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 14.97 in
Long Brass Chandelier With Rectangular Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long and narrow chandelier, ideal above a dining table, made of a brass structure and covered with Murano glass panels. The structure has a surprising shape with 90 degres angles sy...
Brass
Set of 12 Coalport English Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous set of 12 antique English Coalport porcelain turquoise and gold encrusted dinner plates. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior. 10.5 inch diameter.
Porcelain
French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Primavera
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Paris, FR
French white craquelure vase by Charlotte Chauchet (1878-1964) for Atelier Primavera au Printemps Signed Primavera, France, Numbered.
Ceramic
$6,522 / set
H 72.45 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Floor Mirrors, Mahogany Base and Brass Feet - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of tall mirrors with a solid wood back, stained and French polished mahogany base, polished brass feet and screw covers. Italy c. 1950.
Brass
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.