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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Baskets
Oak
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Antique 1770s English George III Candlesticks
Carrara Marble, Crystal, Bronze
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Nickel, Brass
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English American Classical Ceramics
Pottery
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
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2010s American American Craftsman Blanket Chests
Leather, Oak, Cedar
2010s American American Craftsman Blanket Chests
Leather, Oak, Cedar
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Wicker
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Baskets
Rattan
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Silver Plate
Antique 1740s Dutch Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American Decorative Baskets
Metal
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
2010s British Decorative Baskets
Copper
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ivory
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Steel
20th Century American Rustic Bowls and Baskets
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
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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