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Tall White Opaline Glass Vase, French Work, Circa 1970
Tall White Opaline Glass Vase, French Work, Circa 1970

Tall White Opaline Glass Vase, French Work, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This tall decorative vase is made of white opaline glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina
Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Tall High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description Nothing short of

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina
Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Tall High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With refined

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Tall Belgian Ceramic Vase, Glazed with Multicolored Decor, 1950s
Tall Belgian Ceramic Vase, Glazed with Multicolored Decor, 1950s

Tall Belgian Ceramic Vase, Glazed with Multicolored Decor, 1950s

By Boch Freres Keramis, Aluminia, Antoine Dubois, Henri Bequet, B.F.K. La Louvière Belgique

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Tall Belgian ceramic vase with thick, shiny, warm white glaze and bright colored stylized organic

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Tiffany Studios Tall Favrile Ribbed and Applied Decorated Vase
Tiffany Studios Tall Favrile Ribbed and Applied Decorated Vase

Tiffany Studios Tall Favrile Ribbed and Applied Decorated Vase

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Tall Favrile Ribbed and Applied Decorated Vase Ribbed with applied favrile glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Studio Ceramic Tall Candlestick by Michael Duvall
Postmodern Studio Ceramic Tall Candlestick by Michael Duvall

Postmodern Studio Ceramic Tall Candlestick by Michael Duvall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning and unique 1980s Michael Duvall (1950-2004) studio pottery candlestick. This piece features a striking sculptural form, showcasing vibrant colors, patterns and textures, w...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1950s
Tall Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1950s

Tall Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tall ceramic vase in reds and browns for Rorstrand, the diameter tapering from a narroww 1.75

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Tall
Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Tall

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Tall

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Crafted in the heart of Murano by master artisans, the Surpime Vase in Citrine embodies the serene elegance of fine Italian glassmaking. Its delicate golden tone, soft and luminous l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 19th Century Tall Turned Rosewood Prickett Candleholders
Pair of 19th Century Tall Turned Rosewood Prickett Candleholders

Pair of 19th Century Tall Turned Rosewood Prickett Candleholders

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of tall, 27 inches turned Rosewood with a triangular base on ball feet. Beautifully

Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks

Materials

Lead

Tall Vintage Swedish Glass Vase, Mid-20th Century
Tall Vintage Swedish Glass Vase, Mid-20th Century

Tall Vintage Swedish Glass Vase, Mid-20th Century

Located in Asaa, DK

Tall vintage Swedish glass vase, mid-20th century. Tall and slender hand blown glass vase in clear

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

just as well with the tips left bare, used as decorative objects. Placed on a dining table or

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Sandra Johnstone Tall Abstract Stoneware Vase c1970s California
Sandra Johnstone Tall Abstract Stoneware Vase c1970s California

Sandra Johnstone Tall Abstract Stoneware Vase c1970s California

By Sandra Johnstone

Located in Oakland, CA

Amazing salt-fired abstract vase by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the 1950s. In addition Johnstone a...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Cistus Tall Pink Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Cistus Tall Pink Flower Vase by Mario Cioni

Cistus Tall Pink Flower Vase by Mario Cioni

By Mario Cioni

Located in Milan, IT

A celebration of the joys of spring, this delicate design will infuse charm and elegance into any interior. This one-of-a-kind piece was crafted entirely by hand using crystal with a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tall Holmegaard Smoked Glass Bowl by Per Lutken
Tall Holmegaard Smoked Glass Bowl by Per Lutken

Tall Holmegaard Smoked Glass Bowl by Per Lutken

By Per Lütken, Holmegaard

Located in San Mateo, CA

Tall flaring bowl designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. The bowl has a small chip on the base and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Forged Bronze Candlestick with Black Satin Finish, 25 Inches Tall
Forged Bronze Candlestick with Black Satin Finish, 25 Inches Tall

Forged Bronze Candlestick with Black Satin Finish, 25 Inches Tall

Located in New York, NY

a removable top to hold candles up to 2 inches in diameter. 26 inches tall, with an 8-inch base

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Early Tall Sculpted Vase by Anne Goldman
Fantastic Early Tall Sculpted Vase by Anne Goldman

Fantastic Early Tall Sculpted Vase by Anne Goldman

By Anne Goldman

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning early vase by noted ceramicist, Anne Goldman c1970s, California. Goldman's work is wheel-thrown stoneware with carved, sculpted, and pierced surfaces enhanced with porcelain...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Tall Floor Standing Cast Iron Candelabra
Mid Century Modern Tall Floor Standing Cast Iron Candelabra

Mid Century Modern Tall Floor Standing Cast Iron Candelabra

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage tall floor standing candelabra circa 1960's. This decorative statement piece adds depth and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tall Glass Floor Vase, Striped Design, Mid-Century Italian 1960s
Tall Glass Floor Vase, Striped Design, Mid-Century Italian 1960s

Tall Glass Floor Vase, Striped Design, Mid-Century Italian 1960s

By Empoli

Located in Glasgow, GB

This tall glass floor vase is an Italian mid-century piece dating from the 1960s, distinguished by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tall Murano Art Glass Vase by Paolo Venini
Tall Murano Art Glass Vase by Paolo Venini

Tall Murano Art Glass Vase by Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

A tall Murano art glass vase by Paolo Venini. Clear glass with a layer of combed air bubbles and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Ninfea Vase Corteccia Texture Orange
Contemporary Ceramic Tall Ninfea Vase Corteccia Texture Orange

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Ninfea Vase Corteccia Texture Orange

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

ambiance of any modern or traditional home. Defying classical forms and conventions, the tall cylindrical

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France
Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France

Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France

By Biot

Located in Miami, FL

A very decorative centerpiece or Epergne (pronounced E-purn) handcrafted in Biot, France. Beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Aged Patina
Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Aged Patina

Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Aged Patina

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of tall iron candelabras with a distressed white finish and an attractive antique patina that

Category

2010s Spanish Torchères

Materials

Iron

Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern

Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber
Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This stunning hand-blown Murano Battuto Vase in Amber is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Murano glassblowers. The vase features an intricate, pebble-like surfac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Vintage Stoneware Flared Vase Attributed to Polk
Tall Vintage Stoneware Flared Vase Attributed to Polk

Tall Vintage Stoneware Flared Vase Attributed to Polk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s tall studio pottery vase, uniquely thin with a flared top. Hand-applied linear and geometric

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tall Paris porcelain polychromatic and gilt vase, mid 19th century
Tall Paris porcelain polychromatic and gilt vase, mid 19th century

Tall Paris porcelain polychromatic and gilt vase, mid 19th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine tall Paris porcelain vase, mid-19th century typical production (Napoléon III period). Our

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Oversize Tall Swiss Made Candlesticks
Pair of Large Oversize Tall Swiss Made Candlesticks

Pair of Large Oversize Tall Swiss Made Candlesticks

By Arthur Court

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice oversize candleholders. Stand 25 inches tall. Stamped made in Switzerland.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Tall Hot Pink Branch Bowl II, Pia Wüstenberg
Tall Hot Pink Branch Bowl II, Pia Wüstenberg

Tall Hot Pink Branch Bowl II, Pia Wüstenberg

By Pia Wüstenberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall Hot Pink Branch Bowl II, Pia Wüstenberg Dimensions: D 16-18 x H 22 Materials: glass, wood

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Brutalist Floor Candelabra - Tall Wrought Iron Candlestick 48" - France 1940s
Brutalist Floor Candelabra - Tall Wrought Iron Candlestick 48" - France 1940s

Brutalist Floor Candelabra - Tall Wrought Iron Candlestick 48" - France 1940s

By Jean Touret

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Floor Candelabra - Tall Wrought Iron Candlestick 48" - France 1940s Floor candelabra

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Antique Patina
Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Antique Patina

Pair of Tall Candlesticks in White Iron with Antique Patina

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of tall candelabras crafted from iron, retaining a distressed white finish that

Category

2010s Spanish Torchères

Materials

Iron

Vase Small or Tall Model in Silver Bronze
Vase Small or Tall Model in Silver Bronze

Vase Small or Tall Model in Silver Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vase small or tall model in silver bronze SM silver plated bronze vase 35/42 microns Measures: H

Category

2010s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Tall Sculptural Vases in Blue by Schalling, Netherlands
Tall Sculptural Vases in Blue by Schalling, Netherlands

Tall Sculptural Vases in Blue by Schalling, Netherlands

Located in London, GB

Sculptural organic hand formed vessel / vases by Willem Schalling. He made a number of vases from the late 1950s till the 1980s. He lived and worked in Amsterdam and was an assistan...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bengt Orup for Johansfors Tall Blue Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Bengt Orup for Johansfors Tall Blue Art Glass Vase, 1960s

Bengt Orup for Johansfors Tall Blue Art Glass Vase, 1960s

By Bengt Orup, Johansfors Glasbruk

Located in Stockholm, SE

, circa 1960s. This elegant bottle-form vase features a tall, slender neck rising from a gently rounded

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Baccarat Cut Clear Crystal Vase 30 cm
Tall Baccarat Cut Clear Crystal Vase 30 cm

Tall Baccarat Cut Clear Crystal Vase 30 cm

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This magnificent Mid-Century Modern vase was designed and made in France by the worldwide famous crystal maker, Baccarat at the end of the 20th Century. It features a subtly tapered ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso
1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso

1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso

By Seguso

Located in Aci Castello, IT

, vase it's in perfect condition. This Tall Vase by Seguso it's a beautiful and collectible piece of art

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

take on a Classic decorative object. Meticulously handmade through a long crafting process using paper

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Huge German Mid-Century Ceramic Floor Vase, 51.5cm Tall, 1970s
Huge German Mid-Century Ceramic Floor Vase, 51.5cm Tall, 1970s

Huge German Mid-Century Ceramic Floor Vase, 51.5cm Tall, 1970s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

statement object for both contemporary and vintage interiors. Marked on the base “286-51 W. Germany” (see

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie
Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie

Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall cylinder shape stoneware vase by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s, Black & Bronze
Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s, Black & Bronze

Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s, Black & Bronze

Located in Dallas, TX

Tall ceramic mid century modern vase, Italy circa 1960s. The mid century tall vase is black with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Floor Vases - A Pair
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Floor Vases - A Pair

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Floor Vases - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of vintage tall woven rattan floor vases. Their impressive height and slender, elegantly tapered

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Vases

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Jantar Mantar Tall Vase in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Jantar Mantar Tall Vase in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Jantar Mantar Tall Vase in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Jantar Mantar Tall Vase in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal In the celestial chronicles of India

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase
Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase Offered for sale is a mid-century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Two Tall Italian Gold Gilded Pricket Alter Candlesticks
Two Tall Italian Gold Gilded Pricket Alter Candlesticks

Two Tall Italian Gold Gilded Pricket Alter Candlesticks

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of two carved gold gilded alter candlesticks with original patina and prickets. These large untouched church pricket candlesticks are carved from wood and have iron spikes for di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Tall Angelo Bragalini vase in copper - Italy, 1950s
Tall Angelo Bragalini vase in copper - Italy, 1950s

Tall Angelo Bragalini vase in copper - Italy, 1950s

By Angelo Bragalini

Located in London, GB

Italian artist and designer Angelo Bragalini (1913–1994), best recognised for his talents as a sculptor, was also a technically skilled metalsmith. Set pieces for filmmaker Federico ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Copper

Hand Blown Tall Murano Vase Buttuto in Black
Hand Blown Tall Murano Vase Buttuto in Black

Hand Blown Tall Murano Vase Buttuto in Black

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A masterclass in contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication; crafted by the virtuosos of glass artistry in Murano, this vase epitomizes luxury with its meticulously hand-carve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Green Tall
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Green Tall

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Green Tall

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This elegant glass is an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, characterized by its distinctive teardrop shape. Originating from the renowned glassmaking island of Murano, Italy,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems
Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems

Rare Set of Webb Hand Blown Crystal 19" Candlesticks W/ Twist Spiral Tall Stems

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Great Barrington, MA

cups are also made of brass which protects the glass from getting too hot and cracking. A tall and

Category

Early 20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in White
Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in White

Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in White

Located in New York, US

Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...

Category

2010s Indonesian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in Gray
Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in Gray

Solace Tall Vase, Handmade Organic Shape in Gray

Located in New York, US

Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...

Category

2010s Indonesian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Tall Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina
Tall Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina

Tall Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Hand-blown Murano glass vase meticulously crafted in rich shifting shades of turquoise with bands of gold avventurina that shimmer and vanish with the changes in light. The elegant a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, H 16 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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Tall Decorative Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall decorative objects available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall decorative objects — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. We have 1461 antique and vintage tall decorative objects in-stock, while there are 248 modern editions to choose from as well. Tall decorative objects have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco tall decorative objects are consistently popular styles. Tall decorative objects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cenedese, Elyse Graham and Venini are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Decorative Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,874, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $195,000 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.