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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s Vases
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Vases
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Ormolu, Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Pottery
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Pottery
Pottery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
20th Century Vases
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Gold Leaf
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.