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Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object
Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object

Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Celadon kendi on footring, ribbed body and mammiform spout, long cylindrical neck ending in a splayed mouth with overturned rim. No painted decoration, As the large dishes, celadon k...

Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl
1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl

1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl

By Up&Up, Sergio Asti

Located in Brescia, IT

Carrara marble. Rare object by Up&Up design Excellent condition One foot restored.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Carrara Marble

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle
1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, IT

Bottle "A Bollicine" Carlo Scapa, Venini Italy, 1930 Rare Object Original 1930 Perfect condiction

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Murano Glass Table Clock 1960s
Mid-Century Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Murano Glass Table Clock 1960s

Mid-Century Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Murano Glass Table Clock 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Murano glass table clock, 1960s Splendid and rare object

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Murano Glass

Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery
Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery

Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery

By Royal Doulton, Anish Kapoor

Located in London, GB

Tony Cragg. We have three of these unusual, rare objects available, offered either individually or

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

at tip, please see images. Rare object, from the mid century period, timeless in its beauty.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Birch, Teak

Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933
Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933

Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933

By CG Hallberg

Located in Örebro, SE

and rare object. Signed CG Hallberg, as seen on the picture. Wear and patina consistent with age and

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pewter

Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950
Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950

Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

cool and rare objects. Can be used as an umbrella Stand or vase cover for example. Unsigned but

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century
Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century

Located in London, GB

: Burner height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 12cm Box height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 18cm This rare object

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Meer, VAN

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' for Danese Milano 1964 A very rare

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture
1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture

By Luigi Mellara

Located in Roma, IT

1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture A beautiful and rare object handmade

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object
Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object

Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

The central element of this geode has been preserved with two windows on each side, revealing gorgeous calcite formations sat on a blanket of differentially tinted amethystine quar...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceramics, Italy. Rare object

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceramics, Italy. Rare object

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s

By Bertoncello

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

, Italy. Rare object in a nice sculptural form with two holes in the middle. the object has a nice beige

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Rome, IT

exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  the table lamp misures: h: 68 cm ( with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s

Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s

By Riccardo Gatti, Giacomo Balla

Located in Catania, IT

service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy. Extremely rare object, an identical one

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Futurist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s
Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s

Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s

By Henry Howell Co. Ltd

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

or Vide-Poche, Zoomorphic style. This very rare object was initially an ashtray with a matches

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy
Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy

Sterling Silver Sculptural Vessel by Marco Zanini for Pampaloni, Italy

By Marco Zanini, Pampaloni

Located in Palm Desert, CA

playfulness and rigor. The vessel functions as both a utilitarian object and a collectible artwork, perfect

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e
Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e

Verre Soufflé - Figurine de danseuse - Bronze - Thailande - 20e

By Vanessa Mitrani

Located in PANTIN, FR

her talent for transforming rare objects into contemporary works of art. The vase is created by

Category

Late 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

By Lucio Fontana, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century. Biblio: OSVLADO BORSANI Skira 2018, pg101 for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture
Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture

Monumental 19th Century Scandinavian Burl Wood Vessel – Organic Sculpture

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

interior applications, this rare object evokes a sense of Nordic mysticism and the sublime power of nature

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight

Located in Hook, Hampshire

. Beautiful and rare objects. The stands are ebonised hand turned beech, and are slightly adjustable. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection

Located in Hook, Hampshire

rare objects. The stands are ebonised hand turned beech, and are slightly adjustable. The listing is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Beech

Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau
Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau

Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau

Located in Poperinge, BE

Nouveau era (1890-1910). Probably French, marked 225 A on the bottom. Fantastic and rare object from

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye

Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

Spinzi Milano we have a large collection of Murano Glass and rare objects to decorate your home! Check us

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's

By Skjode Skjern, Piet Hein

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's. A really great rare object.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Teak

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object
Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

FLUX rare beauty in common objects Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

Located in Lisse, NL

office. Apart from the striking design and usability this rare object also has the most wonderful patina

Category

Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight
1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

By Paolo Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

" Brand Grindstone Engraved Rare object produced for Olivetti Yellow Paper Box included Perfect

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated. It is

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated. It is

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

rare carl auböck box
rare carl auböck box

rare carl auböck box

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede Seguso and is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s
Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s

Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s

Located in Palermo, IT

frame has some cracks. Overall in good condition. Very fascinating and rare object.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box

By Fornasetti

Located in Water Mill, NY

Midcentury rare size P.Fornasetti smocking box.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Frog Vase
Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Frog Vase

Lovely Rare Beautiful Rare Original Italian Porcelain Frog Vase

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering are a Rare Beautiful Estate Frog Vase. Beautifully done in the

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Glass Sculpture by Orrefors
Rare Glass Sculpture by Orrefors

Rare Glass Sculpture by Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in Water Mill, NY

Rare original glass sculpture artist signed by Orrefors on a hand-forged iron base.

Category

20th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Post-Modern Murano Art Glass Vase by Cose Belle, Italy, 1980s
Post-Modern Murano Art Glass Vase by Cose Belle, Italy, 1980s

Post-Modern Murano Art Glass Vase by Cose Belle, Italy, 1980s

By Cose Belle Cose Rare

Located in Valencia, VC

sculptural object and as a vessel suitable for large floral arrangements. Typical of late-20th-century

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Greek Decorative Boxes

Materials

Limestone

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

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.