Skip to main content

Singing Bird Clock

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Located in London, GB

This wonderful modern masterpiece has been created using original antique and vintage elements. The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case dates to the early 20th century, the bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional antique singing bird automaton clock, crafted in France circa 1880, is a finely executed example of French luxury mechanical artistry.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement
Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement

Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement

Located in London, GB

Music box made out of stainless steel and leather by the Internationally known brand Reuge. It has a mechanical mouvement with a bird coming out of the top with music. The format is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

The clock makes the bird sing its tune 2 minutes before the hour.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Unavailable

H 0.54 in W 2.58 in D 1.84 in

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Located in Zonhoven, BE

The company specialized in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with clocks, singing bird boxes, molded clocks and music boxes.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantle Clock This enchanting objet d'art masterfully blends artistic beauty with mechanical ingenuity, featuring a clock, a singing bird box and a d...

Category

20th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Sold

H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 2.5 in

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Combining a diminutive clock and a charming automaton, this Swiss bird box is a mechanical work of art. Enveloped in an intricately engraved gold-plated case, its complex mechanism s...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare  and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems
Rare  and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems

Rare and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare and fine French antique singing bird automaton attributed to Bontems displayed in beautiful neoclassical style gilt bronze cage. The complex, 19th century mechanism recreates e...

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock
Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum. A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s, created by the renowned Karl Griesbaum.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare, one of a kind, clock made by Bontems in France at the end of the 19th century. It is an absolute Top-piece for Bontems because : 1. The luxurious case, 2. The rare esca...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other, Enamel

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock
1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

By Dome

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare 1950s brass and aqua enamel mechanical music box combination alarm clock by Dome, Germany. This fantastic singing bird in a cage tweets and osculates upon the alarm set time.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

You May Also Like

French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand
French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand

French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand

$895

H 20.25 in W 13.13 in D 8.25 in

French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century handcrafted bridal, wedding, or marriage dome on stand. The uniquely 19th century (Victorian period) tradition of a “globe de Mariée” involved a glass cloche or d...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Sub Miniature Silver and Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock
Sub Miniature Silver and Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock

Sub Miniature Silver and Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock

Located in London, GB

A charming and finely executed Swiss sub-miniature carriage clock in sterling silver, beautifully decorated throughout with vibrant turquoise-blue guilloché enamel over an engine-tur...

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century
Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century

Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century

$1,025

H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 9.06 in

Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely 19th century brass birdcage Beautiful small, very refined model with two brass eating containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and ve...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM
Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, sterling silver, and guilloche enamel, desk/table clock with marcasites, Marked Germany / DRGM.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock

Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted decorated porcelain clock case with flowers, leaves and scrolls in wonderful green, yellow...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird
French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird

French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French brass circular birdcage from the Midcentury period is a delightful combination of form and whimsy, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any interior. Crafted wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Ormolu Mounted Sevres Mantel Japy Freres Clock
19th Century Bronze Ormolu Mounted Sevres Mantel Japy Freres Clock

19th Century Bronze Ormolu Mounted Sevres Mantel Japy Freres Clock

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is A Rare Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Turquoise Ground Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century, Iron-Red 1245 to the Plaques, the movement stamped JAPY FRERES & ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key
Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key

Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key

Located in London, GB

A sublime silver gilt and full radial guilloche enamel with highlights, singing bird box, with original silver and enamel key and original leather carry case. When wound and the bird...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"
North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"

North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century taxidermy display case. Featuring various birds including a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron, a Blue Jay, a Red-wing Blackbird, and a crow, along with other spec...

Category

Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent
Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent

Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage wood and brass bird cage. This cage is functional. The door raises up & down. The bottom brass tray pulls out for cleaning. It comes with a brass bird on a perch in the c...

Category

20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Wood

Decorative Chinese Painted Wooden Bird Cage, Early 20th Century, 1930s
Decorative Chinese Painted Wooden Bird Cage, Early 20th Century, 1930s

Decorative Chinese Painted Wooden Bird Cage, Early 20th Century, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming decorative bird cage crafted in wood with metal bars and hand-painted details. The design features a domed top, small front doors, and delicate painted motifs, giving it a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870

By Webber

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fuse chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet....

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Victorian Bird Cage on a Stand
Antique Victorian Bird Cage on a Stand

Antique Victorian Bird Cage on a Stand

$2,250

H 75 in W 25 in D 16 in

Antique Victorian Bird Cage on a Stand

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique Victorian bird cage in carved mahogany with lovely highlights on a tripod footed stand. The cage has three perches and a pull out cleaning tray. Excellent condition. Stand is...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Late Victorian Solid Bronze Wire Eastern Spire Birdcage w/ Pin Lock
Late Victorian Solid Bronze Wire Eastern Spire Birdcage w/ Pin Lock

Late Victorian Solid Bronze Wire Eastern Spire Birdcage w/ Pin Lock

$765Sale Price|40% Off

H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in

Late Victorian Solid Bronze Wire Eastern Spire Birdcage w/ Pin Lock

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the 20th Century Late Victorian handmade bronze wire birdcage with a distinctive Middle Eastern-inspired spire. Expertly crafted, the cage features a secure door that opens b...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

People Also Browsed

Testa Di Fauno Statue

Testa Di Fauno Statue

$4,345 / item

H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Testa Di Fauno Statue

By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...

Category

2010s Italian Statues

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa

Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of large Chinese Famille Rose style planters. They are hand painted and lined with swimming koi fish. The body is painted with fruit and pastoral scenes. They are in v...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920
French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau Bronze card tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s This absolutely adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze and features in a relief a profi...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

A branch of japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), Italy 1880.
A branch of japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), Italy 1880.

A branch of japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A specimen of naturalia from Wunderkammer. A branch of Japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), mounted on a wooden base, holds a palm tree in the shape of a white lacquered vase, wi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century
Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

$1,568Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.75 in Dm 2.96 in

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

By Baccarat

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite set of six crystal tumblers is from the iconic “Harmonie” collection by Baccarat, one of the most prestigious French crystal manufacturers. Each glass is signed “Bacca...

Category

20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase
A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase

A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase

$4,555

H 7.29 in Dm 7.09 in

A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Piriac vase has a strong Art Déco design enhanced by a circle of fishes swimming above waves in relief. The vase is made in white glass with a blue patina on the lower part rep...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Mango Quartz Sculpture with Natural Colombian Quartz Inclusions
Mango Quartz Sculpture with Natural Colombian Quartz Inclusions

Mango Quartz Sculpture with Natural Colombian Quartz Inclusions

Located in New York, NY

Out of a newer pocket in Colombia and sometimes known as naturally-occurring Mango Quartz, Quartz with fibrous Halloysite inclusions is prized by collectors for its often vibrant ora...

Category

2010s Colombian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli
Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

This Trumeau has been handmade using the technique of Venetian art. In the 18th century in Venice the fashion of lacquering spread. Using small prints, cut out and then glued on the ...

Category

20th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy

Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy

Located in New York, NY

A remarkable example of mid-1700's French horology, this Louis XV period Pendule à l’Éléphant showcases the technical mastery and playful elegance characteristic of the Rococo era in...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Singing Bird Clock", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Singing Bird Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact singing bird clock you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a singing bird clock may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a singing bird clock to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, white, beige, yellow and more. A singing bird clock from (after) Henri Matisse and Henri Matisse — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph and linocut, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Singing Bird Clock?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a singing bird clock in our inventory may begin at $1,433 and can go as high as $88,588, while the average can fetch as much as $1,764.

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.