Large Shells
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1970s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Malachite, Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century Garniture
Shell
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vases
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1950s Italian Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Vases
Spelter
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculpt...
Alabaster, Brass
Antique 1890s Portuguese Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 20th Century Natural Specimens
Steel
Antique 1880s English Mantel Clocks
Pottery, Majolica
20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Shell
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Scagliola
Vintage 1940s Italian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and J...
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Shell
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Coral
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens
Shell
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze, Zinc
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mounted Objects
Shell, Lucite
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Marble, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens
Shell
Mid-20th Century Philippine Candlesticks
Metal
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Wood, Olive
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Rock Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Shell
Late 20th Century Primitive Vases
Shell, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Bowls
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
20th Century Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Shell
Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Shell, Plaster
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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 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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