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Gem Stone Collection in Custom Bowl
Gem Stone Collection in Custom Bowl

Gem Stone Collection in Custom Bowl

Located in Hudson, NY

The custom bowl was hand-made to resemble a geode rough and naturally formed housing the array of natural wonders inside.

Category

Late 20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

21st Century Geodi Vase in Aquamarine/Milk-White/Mint Green by Sonia Pedrazzini

21st Century Geodi Vase in Aquamarine/Milk-White/Mint Green by Sonia Pedrazzini

By Sonia Pedrazzini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Colours evoke the art of crystal healing: every vase has its own spiritual meaning, magical attributes and healing properties, just like geodes in nature. They feature softly rounded...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini

21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini

By Sonia Pedrazzini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Colours evoke the art of crystal healing: every vase has its own spiritual meaning, magical attributes and healing properties, just like geodes in nature. They feature softly rounded...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Seguso Murano Red Opal White Alabastro Italian Art Glass Triangle Shaped Bowl
Seguso Murano Red Opal White Alabastro Italian Art Glass Triangle Shaped Bowl

Seguso Murano Red Opal White Alabastro Italian Art Glass Triangle Shaped Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

The bowl was created in a geode style, with many layers of opal glass, ending in the deep red center.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Collector’s XL Amethyst Sphere
Collector’s XL Amethyst Sphere

Collector’s XL Amethyst Sphere

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

High-quality, large amethyst spheres such as this are exceptionally rare due to the substantial geode required to craft them. Its considerable size alone makes it a striking centerpi...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen

Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'ar...

Category

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

Materials

Malachite

Golden Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkling Druzy and Rare Formation
Golden Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkling Druzy and Rare Formation

Golden Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkling Druzy and Rare Formation

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

This piece is part of a larger geode, with horizontal lines forming layers of clusters that add to its unique characteristics, we polished its sides so you can better admire its natu...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Natural Gorgeous Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings
Natural Gorgeous Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings

Natural Gorgeous Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Moss agate, which is seldom found in pieces from Ametista do Sul and creates patterns reminiscent of forests, in the case of this geode, it formed the wing's edges, beautifully trans...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings
Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings

Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Butterfly Wings

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Moss agate, which is seldom found in pieces from Ametista do Sul and creates patterns reminiscent of forests, in the case of this geode, it formed the wing's edges, beautifully trans...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Citrine Cluster with Sparkly, Intense Golden Orange Druzy on Custom Metal Stand
Citrine Cluster with Sparkly, Intense Golden Orange Druzy on Custom Metal Stand

Citrine Cluster with Sparkly, Intense Golden Orange Druzy on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Gorgeous Citrine Geode Cluster with Intense Golden-Orange Druzy and Beautiful Aesthetical Formation ▫️ Description This is a beautiful example of a citrine cluster, formed with gor...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Brutalist Owl Sculpture Attributed to French Sculptor Claude Barbat
Brutalist Owl Sculpture Attributed to French Sculptor Claude Barbat

Brutalist Owl Sculpture Attributed to French Sculptor Claude Barbat

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A brass, crystal, and geode Brutalist style sculpture of an owl on a wood base.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites
Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites

Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

I'd like to add that the calcite formations from this geode are possibly the only ones in the world with its geological formation.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Large Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand
Natural Large Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand

Natural Large Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Complementing its beautiful aesthetics, on the side the agate matrix was polished, revealing a redish quartz composition that formed the original cave where the geode formed. Feel ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Naturally Sculpted Rich Orange Citrine Cluster on Custom-Made Stand
Naturally Sculpted Rich Orange Citrine Cluster on Custom-Made Stand

Naturally Sculpted Rich Orange Citrine Cluster on Custom-Made Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

The citrine druzy is another highlight, featuring top-grade orange points that cover the entire geode. Thanks to its translucency and highly reflective, polished points, the druzy sh...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

CLEARANCE SALE  Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3
CLEARANCE SALE  Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen Number 3

Located in Warrenton, OR

Please note: Natural crystals and geodes may shed tiny pieces over time, especially during handling, so don't panic if you notice some tiny bits fallen from your item.

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

Located in Warrenton, OR

Please note: Natural crystals and geodes may shed tiny pieces over time, especially during handling, so don't panic if you notice some tiny bits fallen from your item.

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

High-Grade Red Amethyst Cluster on a Flower Stalactite
High-Grade Red Amethyst Cluster on a Flower Stalactite

High-Grade Red Amethyst Cluster on a Flower Stalactite

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Sparkly, Rare Red Amethyst Cluster with Intense Red Galaxy Druzy, AKA Phantom Amethyst on Quartz ▫️ Description This natural Red Amethyst Geode Cluster is a true masterpiece of na...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Red Amethyst Cluster atop a Flower Stalactite
Rare Red Amethyst Cluster atop a Flower Stalactite

Rare Red Amethyst Cluster atop a Flower Stalactite

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Sparkly, Rare Red Amethyst Cluster with Intense Red Galaxy Druzy, AKA Phantom Amethyst on Quartz ▫️ Description This natural Red Amethyst Geode Cluster is a true masterpiece of na...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Double-Sided Red Amethyst Cluster
Rare Double-Sided Red Amethyst Cluster

Rare Double-Sided Red Amethyst Cluster

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Sparkly, Rare Red Amethyst Cluster with Intense Red Galaxy Druzy, AKA Phantom Amethyst on Quartz ▫️ Description This natural Red Amethyst Geode Cluster is a true masterpiece of na...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar
A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar

A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar

Located in London, GB

We have another smaller sphere and very large Amethyst geode cave - see second and last 2 photos Details can be found under other listings for Ed Butcher

Category

2010s Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Rose Quartz

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf
Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

#MuranoGlassware #AlfredoBarbini #Barbini #MuranoGlassBowl #20thcenturyvessels #biomorphic #freeform #geode #Italian #gold #polveri #goldleaf #taupe #MuranoGlass #Bowls #Decor #MCM #...

Category

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

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

A beautiful large Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand
A beautiful large Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand

A beautiful large Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand

Located in London, GB

We have another larger 23cm Star rose quartz sphere and very large 72cm Amethyst geode cave - see last 2 photos Details can be found under other listings for Ed Butcher

Category

2010s Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Rose Quartz

Green quartz organic Decorative object table top natural sculpture
Green quartz organic Decorative object table top natural sculpture

Green quartz organic Decorative object table top natural sculpture

Located in London, GB

The lower border polished to reveal a wonderful sea green celadonite “shell” belonging to the original geode. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigiou...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Lace Agate Frame
World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Lace Agate Frame

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Lace Agate Frame

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

It is very important to highlight the challenges in cutting without crumbling and fact that this Agate Geode brings its purest form and no treatment has been applied to it.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large, Luxurious Grape Jelly Purple Druzy Points
Rare AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large, Luxurious Grape Jelly Purple Druzy Points

Rare AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large, Luxurious Grape Jelly Purple Druzy Points

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Sculptural, X-Large Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep, Intense Purple (AKA Siberian, Grape Jelly) Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning Amethyst geode piece is a luxurious statement of n...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight
1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful to be used as ashtray, rings bowl or paperweight or as decorative piece in a collection with other geode rocks. Perfect as a gift idea Measures: 19 cm W x 14.5 cm D x 3.5 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Imponent Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy on Custom Stand
Imponent Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy on Custom Stand

Imponent Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy on Custom Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Top-grade orange color like golden amber covers the entire geode. Because of the translucency and highly reflective terminated point faces, the druzy shines with a luster effect that...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture
Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture

Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

The size alone makes it a standout piece, as it requires a substantial amethyst geode to create such a sphere. The quality is evidenced by the rich, deep purple color and the clarity...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Dark Saturated Amethyst Cluster with AAA Dark Purple Amethyst
Dark Saturated Amethyst Cluster with AAA Dark Purple Amethyst

Dark Saturated Amethyst Cluster with AAA Dark Purple Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Unique in many ways, this geode is a true treasure that deserves a prominent place in your space.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This collection features rhodochrosite, pyrite, geodes, kyanite, sulphur, calcite, and dioptase.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Huge Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Huge Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Huge Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

Massive hand blown green, yellow and clear ovoid shaped geode Murano glass art bowl / centerpiece. Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large High-Grade Natural Citrine Cluster with AAA Amber Citrine Druzy
Large High-Grade Natural Citrine Cluster with AAA Amber Citrine Druzy

Large High-Grade Natural Citrine Cluster with AAA Amber Citrine Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

. 🤍 ▫️ High-Grade Large Citrine Geode Cluster (Heated Amethyst) ▫️ Color: Amber Orange Citrine ▫️ Size: -- 17.3 Kg - 38.1 lb -- 400 mm. - 15.7 in.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

XXL Cenedese Murano Blue Neon Yellow Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bowl, 1960
XXL Cenedese Murano Blue Neon Yellow Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bowl, 1960

XXL Cenedese Murano Blue Neon Yellow Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bowl, 1960

By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a Kind Circular Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Italy 1960 ___________________________________________________________________________ Extra Large (4,7 kg ) Murano Sommerso Rou...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

These specimens are found in complex vug-like chambers in a host matrix. B: Amethyst Vug Geode from Mumbwe, Zambia A complex vug amethyst specimen with lots of large crystals and a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Citrine Cluster and Brazilian Wood
Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Citrine Cluster and Brazilian Wood

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Citrine Cluster and Brazilian Wood

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Designed by E2D Crystals, this Citrine Geode Cluster table lamp is a one-of-a-kind item, created with a focus on uniqueness, quality, and beauty.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals
Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Bolivian material is unique in the world: it can form in large geodes and crystal clusters with dramatic sizes, often growing in complex formations.

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Large Natural Citrine Cluster, High-Grade Orange Druzy with Goethite and Calcite
Large Natural Citrine Cluster, High-Grade Orange Druzy with Goethite and Calcite

Large Natural Citrine Cluster, High-Grade Orange Druzy with Goethite and Calcite

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Many highlights adorn this specimen: The druzy is of world-class quality, with all the points intact and naturally polished, making the geode appear to radiate an orange hue from wit...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Natural Amethyst Flower Plate with Shiny Crystal, Calcite and Celadonite
Rare Natural Amethyst Flower Plate with Shiny Crystal, Calcite and Celadonite

Rare Natural Amethyst Flower Plate with Shiny Crystal, Calcite and Celadonite

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

How did this Amethyst Rosette form? Inside the geode, millions of years ago the Crystal Quartz was growing and somehow an intense source of heat melted the "Crystal Seeds", these se...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil
Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil

Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil

Located in London, GB

Pink crystals are revealed inside the amethyst geode. The minerals magnificently shimmer in the sunlight creating a dream-like aura inside an interior space.

Category

20th Century European Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Other

Collector-Grade Agate Slice with a Drawing of a Person Contemplating the Sky
Collector-Grade Agate Slice with a Drawing of a Person Contemplating the Sky

Collector-Grade Agate Slice with a Drawing of a Person Contemplating the Sky

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

This specific specimen comes from our Father's collection of world-class agates and from time to time he makes available a specimen, or two, this blue lace agate geode will surely be...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large Dark Purple Amethyst and Calcite Inclusions
AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large Dark Purple Amethyst and Calcite Inclusions

AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large Dark Purple Amethyst and Calcite Inclusions

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Unique in many ways, this geode cluster is a natural treasure that deserves a prominent place in your space.

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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Rare Geodes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare geodes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare geodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, crystal and amethyst. We have 685 antique and vintage rare geodes in-stock, while there are 541 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare geodes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Rare geodes bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large rare geodes, so small rare geodes measuring 1.19 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare geodes over the years, but those made by Samantha Donaldson, Interi and Alessandro Mandruzzato are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Geodes?

Rare geodes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,805, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $145,500.

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.

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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.