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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Soapstone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Candlesticks
Soapstone
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Desk Sets
Marble
Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes
Stone
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Stone, Travertine
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Stone
Early 20th Century French Prints
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Picture Frames
Stone
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1840s Realist Interior Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands
Metal
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Aluminum
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Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
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Elm
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Plastic
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Wood
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Cast Stone, Brass
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Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Iron
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.