Rare 1907 Antique German Sterling Silver Owl Sugar Box, Ornate Design
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique German cast sterling silver owl sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent and large anti...
Sterling Silver
$481Sale Price|35% Off
Rare Walter Bosse Key Hanger Monkeys
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Rare Walter Bosse key hanger monkeys Original condition.
Brass
Organic Rare Herkimer Diamond in a Dolomite Matrix
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Herkimer diamond in a Dolomite matrix. "Herkimer diamonds" are unique and classic diamond-like minerals. It is the name given to the doubly terminated quartz crystals found in Herki...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Set of Four Tortoiseshell And Silver Nesting Boxes, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Rare set of four nestable boxes in extremely fine tortoiseshell, each decorated with a silver medallion in the Yogyakarta style.
Silver
Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting ø28.5 cm (11 and ¼ inch) round neoclassical encaustic tile by Minton & Co. (stamped) depicting a sea nymph or mermaid. This unusual tile is a rare find and possibly un...
Clay
$270Sale Price|55% Off
Exquisite Rare French Large Young Lovers Turquoise Blue Gold Limoges Boxes
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outs...
Porcelain
Rare sculpture model "Gespielen" by Karl Tutter
By Karl Tutter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture called "Gespielen" made by Karl Tutter (1883-1969), made of ceramic. Signed: K. TUTTER. Stamp: Hutsechenreuthe, Lelb, L.H.S., Germany, Kunstabteilung,US ZONE. Germany, CIR...
Ceramic
Rare Natural Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Rare natural quartz sculpture with a stand. A rare natural quartz cluster with glittering crystals formed across the surface. Dimensions without a stand: 13" W x 10.5" D x 7" H. ...
Rock Crystal
Rare Signed Ceramic Container by Robert Meynard, France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Fish shaped handle, Vallauris. Very good vintage condition but for two minor chips on the rim (please see last picture.) This item will ship from France. Price does not include h...
Lampada Lotus Gianfranco Frattini per Pino Meroni, 1964
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lotus lamp Gianfranco Frattini Pino Meroni 1964: a rare object of Italian design that combines material poetry and formal experimentation, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1964.
Metal
Rare Pair Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Figures
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figures which feature a lion and a lioness with her cub, recumbent on a shaped base. Green ground. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in ...
Earthenware
Rare Atmos Mantel Clock Jaeger Le Cultre 1946
By Woka Lamps, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vienna, AT
Serial# 11206, In 1928 a Neuchatel engineer called Jean-Leon Reutter built a clock driven quite literally by air. But it took the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop a few more years to conver...
Brass
Rare Natural Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A rare natural quartz cluster with glittering crystals formed across the surface.
Rock Crystal
Rare Beautiful Lighting Obelisk by Angolometallarte, Roma, Italy, 1970
By Angolometallarte
Located in Paris, FR
Lighting obelisk in Plexiglas with a magnificent base in gilded and chromed brass. Lighting consists of two fluorescent tubes concealed inside the base. Works perfectly.
Brass
Rare English Regency Patinated Bronze Cybele Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare and imposing English Regency mantel clock, circa 1810, modelled as the ancient mother goddess Cybele, seated upon a throne and holding the clock in her hands an...
Marble, Bronze
Rare acrylic and aluminum Desk Box, Fine Decorative Case, ED design Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage acrylic and aluminum Desk Box, Fine Decorative Case, ED design Italy Vintage decorative box set in metal and smoky perspex, with the lid which interlock perfectly on the bas...
Aluminum
$300Sale Price|40% Off
Exquisite Rare AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL Detailed Large Tulip and Poppy Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Enamel Bronze Jewelry and Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outstandingly d...
Enamel
Rare Midcentury Table Sculpture Ceramic Bear, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare
Ceramic
Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
Bronze
Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the...
Iron
Rare Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Box with Angels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a pair of winged angels playing music at an altar. One angel plays a lyre and th...
Bronze
Rare Pair of Portuguese Brass Tapersticks.
Located in Flourtown, PA
Rare Pair of Portuguese Brass Tapersticks. Circa 1800. Shaft unscrews from base. Nice small size.
Brass
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hinges and key lock. Great as a je...
Iron
Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A substantial, jumbo size, hand‑crafted malachite box made from genuine stone, prized for its extra‑large size, measuring an impressive 8 inches by 6 inches—a rare scale for malachit...
Malachite
Rare Turkish Industrial Metal Boot Mold, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Today, its striking silhouette and sculptural proportions transform the utilitarian object into an unusual piece of industrial design.
Metal
RARE IBERIAN SAFE from the first half of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE IBERIAN SAFE from the first half of the 17th Century in painted and gilded carved wood decorated with plant motifs. Small defects. Dim.: 34 x 43 x 35 cm
Wood
Rare Intact Lavender Amethyst Flower Stalactite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Lavender Amethyst Flower Stalactite with Natural Goethite Needles ▫️ Description ▫️ An unusually complete and beautifully aesthetic Brazilian Amethyst Flower Stalactite, this ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking bronze sculpture by Congolese artist Mayemba, created in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2002 and depicting two African women carrying trays. The composition presen...
Bronze
$280Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Floral Happy Birthday Porcelain Box Worcestershire England Halcyon Days Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS WORCESTERSHIRE ENGLAND HALCYON DAYS STYLE Porcelain Box, featuring a Basket of Flowers with Happy B...
Porcelain, Paint
Rare Blue Agate Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Deep Blue Agate Geode with Blue Sugar Druzy Amethyst ▫️ Description A true rarity among geodes, this exceptional specimen showcases one of the rarest color pallete, deep, almo...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Vintage Murano Alexandrite Glass Dog Figure, Italy
Located in Nottingham, GB
This charming Murano glass dog figure captures the playful character of a small terrier or papillon through its gently stylised form and elegant satin finish. Seated attentively with...
Art Glass
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Terracotta
Exclusive Amethyst Geode Portal with a Rare Crown Druzy Formation, Super Rare
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large Amethyst Geode Portal with a Rare Crown Formation of Sparkly, Deep Purple Amethyst on Custom-Made Rotating Stand ▫️ Description A rare, stunning Amethyst Geode Portal, this n...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Exquisite Rare Important Estate Noah's Ark Crummles Jewelry Holder Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS Handpainted Crummles Porcelain Box. Outstandingly done with Beautifully Colors featuring Noah's Ark...
Porcelain, Paint
Rock Crystal Lamp , Epitaxy , Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing find of a Smokey Quarts with a Parasite double ended Crystal attached to it . The Custom designed all Bronze base to support the crystal has an ( LED ) light installed in...
Rock Crystal
Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE NURSING VIRGIN FROM THE 14TH CENTURY ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : 14TH CENTURY Height : 60 cm Width : 20,5 cm Depth : 11 cm Wood Seated and in a very maternal position, Mary i...
Wood
A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century
By John Russell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A RARE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PIVOTTED DE BETHUNE TYPE ESCAPEMENT John Russell, Falkirk The bell top case with handle and four cone finials over pierced wooden sound frets on a pl...
Brass
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Important Gorgeous Dresden Style Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Magnificent Rare Jewelry Casket Box Sevres Porcelain with Gilt Bronze Mounting. Center of Box Top is Finely Detailed with a Beautiful Portrait...
Porcelain
Rare Ceramic Vase, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 20 x 10 x 30 cm
Ceramic
$2,250Sale Price|70% Off
Rare Important Gorgeous Dresden Style Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Magnificent Rare Jewelry Casket Box Sevres Porcelain with Gilt Bronze Mounting. Center of Box Top is Finely Detailed with a Beautiful Portrai...
Crystal
Rare Large Curtis Jere Abstract Brass Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Large Curtis Jere Abstract Brass and Marble Sculpture. Amorphic articulating sculpture that can rotate on an axis . Great addition to any modern home. Original Curtis Jere Artis...
Marble, Brass
Poul Henningsen – Rare Hand-Carved Portrait Sculpture, Denmark, 1935
Located in Egå, DK
The sculpture retains its original painted surface and displays attractive age-related patina and minor wear consistent with a work dating from 1935. A particularly rare and persona...
Wood
Rare Vintage Chrome Flying Geese Sculpture, Art Deco 1930s
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly decorative original Art Deco sculpture depicting a dynamic group of flying geese, executed in chrome-plated brass or bronze.
Brass, Bronze
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazingly high and the eye-catcher par excellence. One ear is partially missing, ...
Leather
rare Glass-painting: Romantic Biedermeier scene, signed “ELLA”
Located in Wien, AT
A reverse-glass painting depicting a charming, gallant scene in the nostalgic Biedermeier style. The artwork captivates with its combination of classic silhouettes and delicate color...
Glass, Wood
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
The object is rectangular in shape and has a hinged lid on top.
Brass
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
The object is rectangular in shape and has a hinged lid on top.
Brass
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
HERMES Rare Porcelain Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Special Edition hand painted gold porcelain tray, titled "Cuir du Desert" (Desert Leather), by artist Francoise de la Perriere for Hermes. It is embellished with symbolic and decorat...
Porcelain
Rare All-Natural Amethyst Plate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare Amethyst Conglomerate of Minerals: Green and White Sugar Amethyst, Zeolite, Calcite, Hematite Inclusions ▫️ Description This natural White and Green Amethyst plate is a mast...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Natural Amethyst Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural amethyst sculpture with stand. Measures: 10.5”/L x 8.5”/D x 4”/H without stand.
Rock Crystal
$1,903Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Art Deco French Snakeskin Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Fine quality and rare snakeskin picture frame with glass and leather stand at the back. The snakeskin clad side clips move to enable you to place the picture in the frame. The snakes...
Animal Skin
Rare Russian Gzhel Hand-painted Blue White Porcelain Church Trinket Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare small lidded trinket box with church-shaped handle on the lid is hand painted in two tone blue on white porcelain background. Floral decor on the body of the box and on the lid,...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
By Rolex
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...
Leather, Wood
Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard-to-find concave square lidded container, box or humidor designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The box is made of palisander or rosewood (same family of wood...
Palisander, Rosewood
Rare Natural Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Salt-like, pinkish brown natural sculpture with copper on the surface. Polish brass stand. Measures: 11.5” /L x 7.5” /W x 5” /H.
Quartz
Rare Natural Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Salt-like, light turquoise color natural quartz sculpture with stand. Measures: 8.5” /L x 6.5” /D x 7” /H without stand.
Quartz
Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare articulated cast iron cats head gate latch. stamped and marked with a patent date of 1895. Made for the ears flip down and lock a gate. There are 3 versions of the cat head latc...
Iron
Rare Set of Three Regency Plaster Figures
Located in London, GB
A rare set of three Regency plaster figures of George III, Charles James fox, and Pitt the younger. Each with their original stone-coloured decoration and inscribed Published 1820...
Plaster
Rare Murano Glass Vase by Vistosi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Murano glass vase by Vistosi, executed in a bold Memphis-inspired aesthetic.
Glass, Art Glass
Michael Bang rare glass vase Dansk
By Michael Bang, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare glass vase by the worldwide designer /artist Michael Bang, marked Holmegaard and MB.
Glass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.