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Vintage Biomorphic Sculptural White Ceramic Vase
Vintage Biomorphic Sculptural White Ceramic Vase

Vintage Biomorphic Sculptural White Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage biomorphic sculptural ceramic vase brings a quietly expressive note of Organic Modern design to a console, bookshelf, or tabletop.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Calice by Mado Jolain
Vase Calice by Mado Jolain

Vase Calice by Mado Jolain

By Mado Jolain

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

This stoneware vase by Mado Jolain, created in the 1960s, stands on a chalice-like pedestal and features a tall cylindrical body.

Category

1960s Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add this soulful ceramic vase to your collection today!

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Pair of Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Pair of Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of vintage Japanese cloisonne vases. We would date them from around the mid twentieth century, though they could be earlier.

Category

1950s Japanese Retro Vase

Materials

Metal

Vintage Green Glass Bubble Sphere Vase
Vintage Green Glass Bubble Sphere Vase

Vintage Green Glass Bubble Sphere Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted from vibrant green glass, this vintage mid-century modern sphere vase presents an engaging interplay of color and texture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Striped Green Glass Vase
Vintage Italian Striped Green Glass Vase

Vintage Italian Striped Green Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vase presents a graceful, bulbous silhouette in richly saturated green glass, its rounded body swelling generously before narrowing through a slender neck and opening into a gen...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century Decorative Vase
Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century Decorative Vase

Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century Decorative Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century decorative pot flower vase Dimensions. 6 W ; 4 1/2 D ; 7 1/2 H

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in High Point, NC

A sizeable cut and polished glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1950s.

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Vintage Chinese Stoneware Ceramic Vase

Vintage Chinese Stoneware Ceramic Vase

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese Stoneware Vase adds artisanal charm and sculptural elegance with hand-painted landscape detail and graceful scroll handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Blue Crackled Ceramic Vase, France, 1960s
Blue Crackled Ceramic Vase, France, 1960s

Blue Crackled Ceramic Vase, France, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Blue crackle-glazed ceramic soliflore vase, France, 1960s. An elegant soliflore vase in glazed ceramic featuring a spectacular turquoise blue crackle glaze.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase by Raymor
Bud Vase by Raymor

Bud Vase by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A truly refined example of midcentury Italian ceramic design, this Raymor-imported bud vase features a sculptural pillow-form body with a narrow, accentuated neck—perfectly scaled fo...

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Art Glass Vase
Vintage Boho Art Glass Vase

Vintage Boho Art Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This spectacular art glass vase is a bold, sculptural statement, drawing inspiration from high-quality Venetian glass techniques while embracing a playful, contemporary aesthetic.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Amber Glass Vase
Italian Vintage Murano Amber Glass Vase

Italian Vintage Murano Amber Glass Vase

Located in Sunshine, LA

A sculptural mid-century Italian vase from the artisanal glass workshops of Murano, circa 1960–70.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural PISA Vase by Werner Uhl Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
Sculptural PISA Vase by Werner Uhl Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line

Sculptural PISA Vase by Werner Uhl Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line

By Rosenthal

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Stunning Rosenthal Studio Vase of the PISA series, designed by Werner Uhl.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Large Colorful Italian Majolica Vase
Large Colorful Italian Majolica Vase

Large Colorful Italian Majolica Vase

Located in Ross, CA

Large Italian majolica vase, hand painted turquoise surrounded with ceramic rope in white.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Albert Paley Monumental Vase
Albert Paley Monumental Vase

Albert Paley Monumental Vase

By Albert Paley

Located in Chicago, IL

Albert Paley Studio, sculptural vase formed, forged, and fabricated of steel with a stainless steel insert.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Retro Vase

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

By Bruno Gambone

Located in New York, NY

A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production.

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

By Bruno Gambone

Located in New York, NY

A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production.

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy

By Bruno Gambone

Located in New York, NY

A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production.

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Cut Crystal Vase
Tiffany & Co. Cut Crystal Vase

Tiffany & Co. Cut Crystal Vase

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous cut crystal glass vase By Tiffany and Co. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 8"H Very good original vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Vase by Knabstrup, 1970s, Denmark
Ceramic Vase by Knabstrup, 1970s, Denmark

Ceramic Vase by Knabstrup, 1970s, Denmark

By Knabstrup

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant brown earth-tone ceramic vase made by Knabstrup Keramik in the 1960s. * Ceramic vase in warm brown earth-tones * Manufacturer: Knabstrup Keramik * Period: 1960s * Condition:...

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Abstract Studio Vase c1960s
Vintage Japanese Abstract Studio Vase c1960s

Vintage Japanese Abstract Studio Vase c1960s

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic vintage Japanese studio slab vase with numerical motif on face, reminiscent of work by Osamu Suzuki and Satoshi Sato.

Category

1960s Japanese Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the rustic charm of this vintage studio pottery vase, a unique handcrafted piece that embodies the soulful artistry of the mid-20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Retro Vase

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

French Textured Purple Ceramic Vase, 1970s
French Textured Purple Ceramic Vase, 1970s

French Textured Purple Ceramic Vase, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

A French studio ceramic vase from the 1970s, shaped with the raw sensibility that defined much of the French ceramic movement centered around Vallauris.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Multicolor Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase
Vintage Multicolor Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase

Vintage Multicolor Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold artistic statement with this vintage multicolor drip glaze ceramic vase, a striking example of mid-century art pottery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Bang rare glass vase Dansk
Michael Bang rare glass vase Dansk

Michael Bang rare glass vase Dansk

By Dansk, Michael Bang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare glass vase by the worldwide designer /artist Michael Bang, marked Holmegaard and MB.

Category

1970s Danish Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Amphora vase attributed to Seguso XL
Amphora vase attributed to Seguso XL

Amphora vase attributed to Seguso XL

By Seguso

Located in Lugo, IT

Amphora vase attributed to Seguso Abrasions as shown in the photo Good condition Thank you

Category

1970s Italian Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase, Central Europe, Tall and Slim Vase in Modern Design
Art Glass Vase, Central Europe, Tall and Slim Vase in Modern Design

Art Glass Vase, Central Europe, Tall and Slim Vase in Modern Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Art glass vase, Central Europe. Tall and slim vase in modern design in purple glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Large 37cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s
Large 37cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s

Large 37cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Dr. Heinrich Fuchs

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Hutschenreuther, Germany Designer: Heinrich Fuchs Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage OP Art vase was produced an...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Cornucopia Vase With Grapes
Murano Cornucopia Vase With Grapes

Murano Cornucopia Vase With Grapes

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

Made by skilled Murano glassmakers, the vase blends bold color with refined craftsmanship.

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Ettore Sottsass Vase L'impegno
Ettore Sottsass Vase L'impegno

Ettore Sottsass Vase L'impegno

Located in New York, NY

Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer whose work helped redefine postwar design language. Born in 1917 in Innsbruck and later based in Milan, he became on...

Category

1990s Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This soulful studio pottery vessel is a testament to the organic beauty of wabi-sabi design and the high-end artisanal craft of the late 20th century. Hand-thrown from substantial st...

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the intimate scale and soulful imperfection of this vintage studio pottery bud vase. Hand-thrown from gritty stoneware, this petite cylindrical vessel features a rich, earthy...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Large Salviati Murano vase pair of vases circa 1950 with applied dolphins.
Large Salviati Murano vase pair of vases circa 1950 with applied dolphins.

Large Salviati Murano vase pair of vases circa 1950 with applied dolphins.

By Salviati

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible SALVIATI Murano glass pair of vases with dolphins applied in gold circa 1950.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 31cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s
Large 31cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s

Large 31cm Op Art Vase Vase Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Dr. Heinrich Fuchs

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Hutschenreuther, Germany Designer: Heinrich Fuchs Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage OP Art vase was produced an...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Small Royal Blue Vase
Small Royal Blue Vase

Small Royal Blue Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Brown and White Ceramic Vase
Vintage Brown and White Ceramic Vase

Vintage Brown and White Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage ceramic vase presents a tall, elongated silhouette finished in a striking brown and white crackle glaze.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Wood Turned Vase
Vintage Boho Wood Turned Vase

Vintage Boho Wood Turned Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of warm, organic beauty to your home with this vintage vase, skillfully crafted from a solid piece of wood through the art of wood turning.

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vase

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Asymmetrical Glass Vase
Vintage Boho Asymmetrical Glass Vase

Vintage Boho Asymmetrical Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This contemporary glass vase features an angular, asymmetrical form wrapped in bold, gestural black strokes across a creamy off-white base.

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Accolay, vase en grès vers 1950.
Accolay, vase en grès vers 1950.

Accolay, vase en grès vers 1950.

By Émile Decoeur

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Accolay, stoneware vase circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Art Nouveau Retro Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Handcrafted Blue Ceramic Leaf Motif Vase
Handcrafted Blue Ceramic Leaf Motif Vase

Handcrafted Blue Ceramic Leaf Motif Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The vase remains in very good vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Wien, Au

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s Original condition

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase
Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase

By Clyde Burt

Located in Dallas, TX

Born in Melrose, Ohio in 1922, Clyde Burt would go on to become a major voice in American studio ceramics. He studied at Fort Wayne Art School and later at the Cape Cod School of Art...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Murano Vase, 1970s
Midcentury Murano Vase, 1970s

Midcentury Murano Vase, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage glass in good condition. Only article properly painted. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.

Category

1970s Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Green Glass Vase by Empoli
Italian Green Glass Vase by Empoli

Italian Green Glass Vase by Empoli

By Empoli

Located in Chireno, TX

Italian green glass vase by Empoli, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

1932 - René Lalique - “Biskra” vase
1932 - René Lalique - “Biskra” vase

1932 - René Lalique - “Biskra” vase

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

René Lalique - “Biskra” vase in opalescent glass enhanced with a blue patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Studio Pottery Striped Lidded Vase
Studio Pottery Striped Lidded Vase

Studio Pottery Striped Lidded Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand-thrown stoneware lidded vessel with bold diagonal black stripes on raw unglazed clay body, fitted disc lid, and dark-glazed interior.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Large Matte Ceramic Floor Vase
Vintage Large Matte Ceramic Floor Vase

Vintage Large Matte Ceramic Floor Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inquire today to add this iconic minimalist floor vase to your collection.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Blown Glass Vase
Vintage Boho Blown Glass Vase

Vintage Boho Blown Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Perfect as a standalone art object on a console or mantel, or for showcasing a single, dramatic stem like a calla lily or cherry blossom branch, this vase brings a touch of sophistic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Retro Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Ettore Sottsass "Hsing" Vase, Red
Ettore Sottsass "Hsing" Vase, Red

Ettore Sottsass "Hsing" Vase, Red

Located in New York, NY

Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer whose work reshaped postwar design culture with a bold, expressive visual language. Born in 1917, he became known fo...

Category

1980s Retro Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The angular silhouette and smooth texture lend a modernist, architectural presence—ideal as a standalone accent or ikebana-style vase.

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vase

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello
Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello

Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello

By Bertoncello

Located in Lugo, IT

Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello. Good condition. Thanks

Category

1960s Italian Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Murano Glass Vase, 1970
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, 1970

Vintage Murano Glass Vase, 1970

Located in Roma, IT

Vase height 30 centimeters, diameter 8 centimeters.

Category

1970s Retro Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Accolay 'Pingouin' Vase c. 1960
Accolay 'Pingouin' Vase c. 1960

Accolay 'Pingouin' Vase c. 1960

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Accolay Black Penguin Vase. France c. 1960 Measurements: 3 3/4" diameter, 12" height

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Biomorphic Ceramic Vase With Handles
Vintage Biomorphic Ceramic Vase With Handles

Vintage Biomorphic Ceramic Vase With Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

In excellent vintage condition, the vase remains completely intact and structurally sound, showing only minor, age-appropriate surface scuffs and glaze variations intrinsic to artisa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1930, René Lalique - “Montmorency Vase”
1930, René Lalique - “Montmorency Vase”

1930, René Lalique - “Montmorency Vase”

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

White pressed molded glass vase enhanced with a blue patina, signed Model by René Lalique created in 1930.

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vase

Materials

Glass

Large Blue and White Kobalt Porcelain Vase by Schumann Arzberg Vintage Vase
Large Blue and White Kobalt Porcelain Vase by Schumann Arzberg Vintage Vase

Large Blue and White Kobalt Porcelain Vase by Schumann Arzberg Vintage Vase

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage blue and white porcelain vase Large cobalt vase Schumann Arzberg Germany High, floor Vase Made of porcelain known manufactory Schumann Arzberg.

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Alicia Penalba Vase, artcurial Edition
Alicia Penalba Vase, artcurial Edition

Alicia Penalba Vase, artcurial Edition

By Alicia Penalba

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie vase par Alicia Penalba en porcelaine bleu nuit et à décor de scarifications.

Category

1980s French Modern Retro Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Glass Vase, circa 1980
Vintage Glass Vase, circa 1980

Vintage Glass Vase, circa 1980

Located in New York, NY

A striking mid-century glass vase distinguished by its dark, moody base and vibrant turquoise-blue swirling patterns.

Category

1980s Italian Retro Vase

Materials

Art Glass

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Retro Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro vase you’re looking for. A retro vase — often made from ceramic, glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro vase, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made retro vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Blenko, Joel Myers and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Vase?

The average selling price for a retro vase at 1stDibs is $395, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $1,500 for the 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.