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Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box
Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

$295

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

Located in Seattle, WA

A charming possibly antique wooden box showcasing early craftsmanship and utilitarian design. This

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive French Wooden Bowl
Antique Primitive French Wooden Bowl

Antique Primitive French Wooden Bowl

$928

Antique Primitive French Wooden Bowl

Located in London, GB

A primitive style hand made wooden bowl. France, c1900s. With lovely historical repairs on

Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box
Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box

Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box

$1,395

Early 20th Century American Primitive Wooden Tool Box

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th century American Primitive wooden tool box measuring 33" in width, 11" in depth and 14

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Primitive Chinese Wooden Rice Mortar, c. 1800
Primitive Chinese Wooden Rice Mortar, c. 1800

Primitive Chinese Wooden Rice Mortar, c. 1800

$380

Primitive Chinese Wooden Rice Mortar, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural wooden vessel is a 19th-century kitchen mortar used for grinding the outer husks

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Wooden Primitive Disc Object
Antique Asian Wooden Primitive Disc Object

Antique Asian Wooden Primitive Disc Object

$500

Antique Asian Wooden Primitive Disc Object

Located in Chiba, Chiba

An Asian vintage sculptural object of unknown origin and date, carved from a solid disc of wood and

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

$361

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A large primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with recessed grips. Carved in one piece from a

Category

Antique 19th Century European Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Poplar

Set of 2 Primitive Wooden Pots - Late 19th Century
Set of 2 Primitive Wooden Pots - Late 19th Century

Set of 2 Primitive Wooden Pots - Late 19th Century

$1,265 / set

Set of 2 Primitive Wooden Pots - Late 19th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Beautiful primitive bins set - c.1880 Measures : Large : Ø 42 cm H : 69 cm Small : Ø 28 cm H : 35

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

$1,662

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Located in London, GB

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century
Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

$500

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A hand-carved wooden trough with a strong sculptural presence. Marked by time, cracks, and repairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar Base – Rustic Primitive Tool
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar Base – Rustic Primitive Tool

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar Base – Rustic Primitive Tool

$658

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar Base – Rustic Primitive Tool

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique hand-carved wooden piece is a remarkable example of rustic craftsmanship and

Category

20th Century American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

18th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl dated 1791
18th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl dated 1791

18th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl dated 1791

$2,711

18th Century primitive Folk Art Wooden bowl dated 1791

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1791 & owner marks PPS A stunning antique

Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Set of Three Antique Swedish Wooden Primitive Bowls
Set of Three Antique Swedish Wooden Primitive Bowls

Set of Three Antique Swedish Wooden Primitive Bowls

$554 / set

Set of Three Antique Swedish Wooden Primitive Bowls

Located in London, GB

A set of three Swedish bowls. 19th century, Sweden. Stained painted milk bowl. Likely pine. Price is for the set of three. Location: London Gallery. Dimension...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

$969

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this

Category

Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.
Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

$95

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

Located in Seattle, WA

Commonly used for Specula-as or gingerbread creation. Nice rustic aging and Patina on the wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 2 3/4 W ; 3/4 D ; 15 H

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold.. Decorative Primitive Decor.
Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold.. Decorative Primitive Decor.

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold.. Decorative Primitive Decor.

$145

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold.. Decorative Primitive Decor.

Located in Seattle, WA

Commonly used for Specula-as or Gingerbread creation. Nice rustic aging and Petina on the wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 27 W ; 1/2 D ; 5 H

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.
Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

$95

Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.

Located in Seattle, WA

Commonly Used For Specula-as or Ginger Bread Creation. Nice Rustic aging on the Wood. Backing has Hole and Stoppers, ready to be Hung on a Wall. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint

$1,807

18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint
18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint

18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint

$2,711

18th Century Rustic Primitive genuine Folk Art Wooden bowl original paint

Located in Boden, SE

An exceptional large rare oval shaped 18th century primitive Swedish carved wooden knot bowl. Shows

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Side Table 02, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango
Contemporary Side Table 02, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

Contemporary Side Table 02, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

$5,422

Contemporary Side Table 02, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

By Fango

Located in Barcelona, ES

weaving, which inspired Jaramillo to translate the native aesthetics and geometries of primitive wooden

Category

2010s Colombian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Side Table 01, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango
Contemporary Side Table 01, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

Contemporary Side Table 01, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

$4,385

Contemporary Side Table 01, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango

By Fango

Located in Barcelona, ES

weaving, which inspired Jaramillo to translate the native aesthetics and geometries of primitive wooden

Category

2010s Colombian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Fango Coffee Table, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber
Fango Coffee Table, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber

Fango Coffee Table, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber

$12,049

Fango Coffee Table, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber

By Fango

Located in Barcelona, ES

weaving, which inspired Jaramillo to translate the native aesthetics and geometries of primitive wooden

Category

2010s Colombian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

$388

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel

$390

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden object. The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel
25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel

$710

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This wooden vessel was made in Asia. The wooden vessel is carved in high relief. It has what may be

Category

20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century
Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

$1,080

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Located in Odense, DK

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form

Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern
Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern

Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern

$350

Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".

Category

Early 20th Century North American Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base

$4,025

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique mythical animal wooden mask from Southeast Asia mounted on a custom black lacquer base

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

$480

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

$400

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl
Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl

Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl

$1,700

Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Ocher color rustic Swedish wooden dug out bowl dating to 19th century. Wood plug repair and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil
19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

$11,085

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

Located in Madrid, ES

Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases
Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases

Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases

$1,048 / set

Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases

Located in Bilzen, BE

A charming pair of antique wrought iron spiral candlesticks, dating to the 19th century. Each candlestick features a distinctive corkscrew stem with an adjustable candle holder, oper...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

$380

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object

$2,400

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old wooden tricycle made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). An

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century
Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

$300

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A deeply textured, primitive hand-carved wooden trough. Shaped from a single piece of solid wood

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Elephant-Shaped Wooden Partition 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Elephant-Shaped Wooden Partition 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Elephant-Shaped Wooden Partition 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Object

$4,500

Japanese Antique Elephant-Shaped Wooden Partition 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Weight: 22 kg ___________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth. All I can do is

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted
Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted

Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted

Unavailable|$595

Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted

Located in Cookeville, TN

Primitive red speaks volumes on this antique wooden tool box with accents of metal. The hand

Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive
Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Unavailable|$595

Tool Box Wooden with Leather Details Primitive

Located in Cookeville, TN

This Primitive tool box makes you wonder what it has held in its past. It has distressed black

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Primitive Wooden Bucket, Switzerland, circa 1800
Primitive Wooden Bucket, Switzerland, circa 1800

Primitive Wooden Bucket, Switzerland, circa 1800

Unavailable|$1,200

Primitive Wooden Bucket, Switzerland, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Wooden bucket used originally to store butter in the alpine farms.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Bowls

Materials

Spruce

Primitive Wooden Lantern, Switzerland, circa 1800
Primitive Wooden Lantern, Switzerland, circa 1800

Primitive Wooden Lantern, Switzerland, circa 1800

Unavailable|$1,150

Primitive Wooden Lantern, Switzerland, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Spruce frame with the original glass and metal hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Candle Lamps

Materials

Spruce, Glass

Primitive Wooden Stump Bowl with Brown Patina
Primitive Wooden Stump Bowl with Brown Patina

Primitive Wooden Stump Bowl with Brown Patina

Unavailable|$6,500

Primitive Wooden Stump Bowl with Brown Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Primitive stump bowl of worn wood with rich brown patina from Japan.

Category

20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Swedish Primitive Wooden Bowl – 19th Century, Partially Painted
Antique Swedish Primitive Wooden Bowl – 19th Century, Partially Painted

Antique Swedish Primitive Wooden Bowl – 19th Century, Partially Painted

Unavailable|$1,060

Antique Swedish Primitive Wooden Bowl – 19th Century, Partially Painted

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

‑art heritage . Design Notes: Style: Nordic allmoge / Swedish Folk Art – folk tradition objects made by

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Wooden Artifact Sculpture
Wooden Artifact Sculpture

Wooden Artifact Sculpture

Unavailable|$295

Wooden Artifact Sculpture

Located in Richmond, VA

Primitive artifact sculpture carved from oak wood. Comes with wire stand. Unique piece carved with

Category

2010s American Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculpted Wooden Vase
Sculpted Wooden Vase

Sculpted Wooden Vase

Unavailable|$195

Sculpted Wooden Vase

Located in Richmond, VA

Flat oak sculpted vase. Can be used with any arrangement and in any space, but is especially good in space conscious settings, and pairs well with flattened flowers. Hole is 5/8" in ...

Category

2010s American Primitive Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculpted Oak Wooden Bowl
Sculpted Oak Wooden Bowl

Sculpted Oak Wooden Bowl

Unavailable|$495

Sculpted Oak Wooden Bowl

Located in Richmond, VA

Hand sculpted wooden bowl, made from spalted oak (black lines in the wood). Bowl is thick, heavy

Category

2010s American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Find a variety of primitive wooden objects available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique primitive wooden objects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and cedar. There are all kinds of primitive wooden objects available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Primitive wooden objects are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many primitive wooden objects are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Ndatite Ilo produced popular primitive wooden objects that are worth a look.

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Prices for primitive wooden objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, primitive wooden objects begin at $150 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $880.

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.

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