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Viennese Bronze, Rare Art Deco Pelican Made from Bronze, 1930s
Viennese Bronze, Rare Art Deco Pelican Made from Bronze, 1930s

Viennese Bronze, Rare Art Deco Pelican Made from Bronze, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Viennese bronze, Rare Art Deco pelican made from bronze. 1930s. Measurements: L 10.5 x H 7.0 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco pelican ash- or desk tray by Edgar Brandt.
Art Deco pelican ash- or desk tray by Edgar Brandt.

Art Deco pelican ash- or desk tray by Edgar Brandt.

Located in Antwerp, BE

An Art Deco pelican ash or desk tray in wrought and cast iron by Edgar Brandt. This model is

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pelican Sculpture Enamelled Sterling Silver & Mineral Aurelio Teno, Spain, 1960
Pelican Sculpture Enamelled Sterling Silver & Mineral Aurelio Teno, Spain, 1960

Pelican Sculpture Enamelled Sterling Silver & Mineral Aurelio Teno, Spain, 1960

By Aurelio Teno

Located in Antwerp, BE

One of a kind handcrafted enameled silver and mineral sculpture of a pelican by Aurelio Teno, 1927

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

*Sergio Bustamante Pelican Signed Modernist Hand Painted Paper Mache Sculpture
*Sergio Bustamante Pelican Signed Modernist Hand Painted Paper Mache Sculpture

*Sergio Bustamante Pelican Signed Modernist Hand Painted Paper Mache Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A modernist hand painted paper mache pelican sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. Signed on the wing of

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Pair of Bronze Pelicans on Mooring Posts, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Bronze Pelicans on Mooring Posts, Late 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Bronze Pelicans on Mooring Posts, Late 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a splendid large pair of solid bronze pelicans on mooring posts, dating from the late 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Pelican Sculpture Made from 18th and 19th Century Wood Fragments
Italian Pelican Sculpture Made from 18th and 19th Century Wood Fragments

Italian Pelican Sculpture Made from 18th and 19th Century Wood Fragments

Located in Dallas, TX

Large scale Italian pelican sculpture made from wood fragments from the 18th and 19th century. Such

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Large Sculpture of a Pelican by Gerard Bouvier, France 1975/1980
Large Sculpture of a Pelican by Gerard Bouvier, France 1975/1980

Large Sculpture of a Pelican by Gerard Bouvier, France 1975/1980

By Gerard Bouvier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large sculpture of a pelican made of antique forks and spoons. Artist & Maker:
 Gerard Bouvier

Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Pelicans by Kelety, 1920 Original
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Pelicans by Kelety, 1920 Original

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Pelicans by Kelety, 1920 Original

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Bronze sculpture of a couple of pelicans. Artist: Alexandre Kelety. Signature: A

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Elio Raffaeli Oggetti Murano Glass Pink Pelican with Yellow Fish Sculpture
Elio Raffaeli Oggetti Murano Glass Pink Pelican with Yellow Fish Sculpture

Elio Raffaeli Oggetti Murano Glass Pink Pelican with Yellow Fish Sculpture

By Elio Raffaeli

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Oggetti Italian Murano glass pelican features a pink hued body and transparent bill with a small

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Pelicans by Licio Zanetti
Pair of Mid-Century Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Pelicans by Licio Zanetti

Pair of Mid-Century Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Pelicans by Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous pair of smoked handblown Murano glass pelicans handblown by the master Licio Zanetti

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Turned Walnut and Brass Nut Bowl by Pelican of Australia
Turned Walnut and Brass Nut Bowl by Pelican of Australia

Turned Walnut and Brass Nut Bowl by Pelican of Australia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut and brass nut bowl by Pelican of Australia. The bowl features a turned walnut body with

Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Rare Pelicans Design Vase, 1925
Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Rare Pelicans Design Vase, 1925

Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Rare Pelicans Design Vase, 1925

By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Extremely rare and impressive Belgian Art Deco earthenware vase decorated with Pelicans designed by

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ceramic pelican wall sculpture, designed by Joop Puntman 1950s
ceramic pelican wall sculpture, designed by Joop Puntman 1950s

ceramic pelican wall sculpture, designed by Joop Puntman 1950s

By Joop Puntman

Located in The Hague, NL

Joop Puntman was born in 1933 in Bemmel (NL). He studied at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten in Arnhem. Between 1949 and 1969 Joop Puntman worked for Ambacht Haalderen (AMHA), whe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

Whimsical Art Deco pelican trinket dish in Régule by Max Le Verrier – a rare decorative object full

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco Pelican Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, 1924
Art Deco Pelican Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, 1924

Art Deco Pelican Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, 1924

By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: Charles Catteau Art Deco vase with pelicans. Artist/ Maker: Charles Catteau

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Futurist White Marble Pelican in the Style of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska 20th Century
Futurist White Marble Pelican in the Style of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska 20th Century

Futurist White Marble Pelican in the Style of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Carved white marble, possibly by a follower of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. A Futurist, yet minimal tank or torpedo shape with modernist stylised features. Provenance: Private Collectio...

Category

Early 20th Century European Futurist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pelican Bird Sculpture
Pelican Bird Sculpture

Pelican Bird Sculpture

By Compostela

Located in New York, NY

Pelican Bird Sculpture, Signed and marked as follows " Compostela VIII- 43-PR" Probably from Puerto

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Vintage Brass Pelican
Vintage Brass Pelican

Vintage Brass Pelican

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage brass pelican with a lovely patina.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron
Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron

Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron

Located in Rochester, NY

Cast iron pelican sculpture. Japanese, mid-20th century. Stamped "Japan".

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Stone Pelican
Vintage Cast Stone Pelican

Vintage Cast Stone Pelican

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical stone pelican with lovely patina. Looking for a garden to watch over.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

MCM Brass Pelican Sculpture
MCM Brass Pelican Sculpture

MCM Brass Pelican Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool modernist brass pelican sculpture with a gorgeous natural patina, circa 1970s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Onyx Pelican - Made in Mexico
Vintage Onyx Pelican - Made in Mexico

Vintage Onyx Pelican - Made in Mexico

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage carved onyx stone pelican. Nice simplified modernist shape. Dramatic natural veining in

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Brass Pelican Sculpture, circa 1950
Brass Pelican Sculpture, circa 1950

Brass Pelican Sculpture, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Decorative brass sculpture of a pelican standing on a marble base, Italy, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Pelican
Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Pelican

Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Pelican

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautifully weathered vintage cast concrete sculpture of a pelican perched on a tree stump

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

18th Century Pelican in Her Piety
18th Century Pelican in Her Piety

18th Century Pelican in Her Piety

Located in London, GB

18th century Pelican in Her Piety This wonderful carving is of a pelican perched on the edge of

Category

Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Zoo Line Teak Pelican
Mid Century Zoo Line Teak Pelican

Mid Century Zoo Line Teak Pelican

By Zoo Line

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage original teak pelican sculpture by Zoo Line, Japan. This clever piece can display business

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Bijan Brass Pelican Statue with Marble Base
Bijan Brass Pelican Statue with Marble Base

Bijan Brass Pelican Statue with Marble Base

By Bijan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique golden brass pelican statue on marble base by artist Bijan. This piece is from the artist's

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pelican
Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pelican

Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pelican

Located in Fairfield, CA

An original vintage sculpted earth art pelican by Margaret Lorraine Hudson. Signed on the base.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Artus Art Deco Pelican Tray, France, 1930
Artus Art Deco Pelican Tray, France, 1930

Artus Art Deco Pelican Tray, France, 1930

By Charles Artus

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco tray with three pelicans. Artist: 
Artus. Born in France in 1897. Signature: Artus

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pino Signoretto Pelican Murano Glass Sculpture 1970
Pino Signoretto Pelican Murano Glass Sculpture 1970

Pino Signoretto Pelican Murano Glass Sculpture 1970

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Murano glass Pelican sculpture, on a crystal pedestal, made by Pino Signoretto in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Hand-Carved Wooden Pelican Sculpture with Fish
Hand-Carved Wooden Pelican Sculpture with Fish

Hand-Carved Wooden Pelican Sculpture with Fish

Located in Southampton, NJ

A striking and whimsical hand-carved wooden sculpture featuring a stylized pelican holding a fish

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican
Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican

Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco table clock -Pelican- circa 1920 origin France Artist A.Foure materials: wood and gilt

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large Thomas Reece Studio Pottery Pelican Sculpture Signed
Large Thomas Reece Studio Pottery Pelican Sculpture Signed

Large Thomas Reece Studio Pottery Pelican Sculpture Signed

By Thomas Reece

Located in Miami, FL

Large and strangely realistic Studio Pottery Pelican by Thomas Reece. Glazed in naturalistic browns

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Carved Wood Pelican with Brass Beak
Mid Century Carved Wood Pelican with Brass Beak

Mid Century Carved Wood Pelican with Brass Beak

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian carved wood Pelican sculpture with brass beak.

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Austrian Attributed Art Deco Bronze Pelican Mounted Stoneware
Austrian Attributed Art Deco Bronze Pelican Mounted Stoneware

Austrian Attributed Art Deco Bronze Pelican Mounted Stoneware

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and stunning early Art Deco, probably Austrian, bronze pelican mounted on a black

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Italian Murano Pelican Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture
Italian Murano Pelican Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture

Italian Murano Pelican Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture

By Murano Due

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible rare Murano Italian bird glass sculpture maybe a pelican or puffin, well-done piece

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass and Copper Pelican Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Brass and Copper Pelican Attributed to Sergio Bustamante

Brass and Copper Pelican Attributed to Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Wonderful pelican clad in brass and copper, with hand etched feathers on the wings. This piece has

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Pelican, 10+ inches
Large Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Pelican, 10+ inches

Large Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Pelican, 10+ inches

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Pelican, 10+ inches. This sought-after pelican bird is

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Whimsical Set of Three American Brass Pelicans, 1960s
Whimsical Set of Three American Brass Pelicans, 1960s

Whimsical Set of Three American Brass Pelicans, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

The parents and chick each with expressive faces and varying size.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Animal Sculptures

Pelican Ceramic Sculpture with Cloisonné Enamel, French, 1960
Pelican Ceramic Sculpture with Cloisonné Enamel, French, 1960

Pelican Ceramic Sculpture with Cloisonné Enamel, French, 1960

By Emile Masson

Located in Paris, FR

Emile Masson, French ceramist settled in Vallauris in 1950 and stayed during 15 and, then he leaved to go Bourg Saint-Maurice in Savoie and continue there in his ceramic workshop. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Signed Bronze Pelican or Shorebird Sculpture or Paperweight
Antique Signed Bronze Pelican or Shorebird Sculpture or Paperweight

Antique Signed Bronze Pelican or Shorebird Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

and depicts a pelican standing on a rocky shoreline and sits on a marble base. The sculpture is signed

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculpture, Brass Pelican with Marble Base, circa 1950, in Stock
Sculpture, Brass Pelican with Marble Base, circa 1950, in Stock

Sculpture, Brass Pelican with Marble Base, circa 1950, in Stock

Located in New York, NY

Decorative brass pelican sculpture displayed on a round marble base, Italy, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Paolo Soleri Wildlife Pelican Cast Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Arcosanti
Paolo Soleri Wildlife Pelican Cast Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Arcosanti

Paolo Soleri Wildlife Pelican Cast Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Arcosanti

By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti

Located in Buffalo, NY

Paolo Soleri wildlife pelican cast bronze bell / wind chime Arcosanti, Beautifully hand executed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Ceramic and Travertine Pelicans by Gil Etruschi for Raymor
Italian Ceramic and Travertine Pelicans by Gil Etruschi for Raymor

Italian Ceramic and Travertine Pelicans by Gil Etruschi for Raymor

By Gli Etruschi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful Italian ceramic pelican mom and baby sculpture on a travertine base by Gli Etruschi for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Dino Martens Vintage Murano Art Glass Pelican Midcentury Figural Sculpture
Dino Martens Vintage Murano Art Glass Pelican Midcentury Figural Sculpture

Dino Martens Vintage Murano Art Glass Pelican Midcentury Figural Sculpture

By Dino Martens

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage Murano Art Glass pelican by Dino Martens, trademark black on white striped central

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Bronze Ashtray with Pelican by Marionnet, 1930 France
Art Deco Bronze Ashtray with Pelican by Marionnet, 1930 France

Art Deco Bronze Ashtray with Pelican by Marionnet, 1930 France

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Art Deco bronze ashtray with pelican by the French artist A. Marionnet. Artist/Maker: A

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Murano Sculpture Hand Blown Glass Pelican with Goldfish Italian Design 1960s
Murano Sculpture Hand Blown Glass Pelican with Goldfish Italian Design 1960s

Murano Sculpture Hand Blown Glass Pelican with Goldfish Italian Design 1960s

By Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

beautiful hand blown glass standing pelican will be a great decorative object for a shelf, cocktail table

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s

By Formia Murano

Located in Venezia, IT

A striking hand-blown Murano glass pelican in vibrant turquoise, holding a shimmering goldfish in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

‎Life-Size Vintage Italian Ceramic Pelican Figure Statue Sculpture 1960s
‎Life-Size Vintage Italian Ceramic Pelican Figure Statue Sculpture 1960s

‎Life-Size Vintage Italian Ceramic Pelican Figure Statue Sculpture 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Majolica Ceramic hand painted statue. Nice addition to your room, Garden, Yard, Pool Area or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand painted. Nice in c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Set of Bruce Cox Art Deco Aluminum Pelican Sculptural Panels
Rare Set of Bruce Cox Art Deco Aluminum Pelican Sculptural Panels

Rare Set of Bruce Cox Art Deco Aluminum Pelican Sculptural Panels

By Bruce Fox

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare and early Bruce COX Art Deco panels in aluminum done in relief. Pelicans with babies in their

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925
Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925

Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Beirut, LB

An Art Deco pelican ash or desk tray in wrought and cast iron by Edgar Brandt. This model is

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Gabriella Binazzi Sterling Silver and Melo Melo Shell Pelican
Gabriella Binazzi Sterling Silver and Melo Melo Shell Pelican

Gabriella Binazzi Sterling Silver and Melo Melo Shell Pelican

By Gabriella Binazzi

Located in Hastings, GB

An absolutely stunning centrepiece by the World renowned Italian designer Gabriella Binazzi, the head and feet are hand crafted in sterling silver, the body which can be used as a di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

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Pelican Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pelican objects available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pelican objects — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of pelican objects available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art pelican objects are consistently popular styles. Gabriella Crespi, Edgar Brandt and Thomas Reece each produced beautiful pelican objects that are worth considering.

How Much are Pelican Objects?

Pelican objects can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,705, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

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.