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Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid
Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid

Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

functional. Its large size makes it ideal as a container of various objects, such as towels or laundry, but

Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass
Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass

Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of tall organically shaped tulip candlesticks in brass. Designed and manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Tall and Sculptural Candleholders in Stanless Steel
Tall and Sculptural Candleholders in Stanless Steel

Tall and Sculptural Candleholders in Stanless Steel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, tall and slender, good condition set of tall candleholders made in stainless steel. The

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tall 43" Italian Art Deco hand carved polychrome alabaster dancer circa 1930
Tall 43" Italian Art Deco hand carved polychrome alabaster dancer circa 1930

Tall 43" Italian Art Deco hand carved polychrome alabaster dancer circa 1930

By Eugenio Pattarino

Located in New York City, NY

A large and finely hand-carved Italian dancer, circa 1930 signed : Prof. Eugenio Pattarino, made in Italy stands with arms outstretched in a graceful pose, adorned with a bodice, co...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's
Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's

Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's

By Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in New York, NY

Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) For Richard Ginori An important ceramic vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in matte grey tones, the neck decorated with contrasting white...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock
Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

Johnathan Jessop ( 1796-1859 York Pennsylvania Tall Case Clock with a beautifully decorated inlay

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Wooden Serenity Totem Still Stand No27: Sculpted by NONO’s Joel Escalona
Tall Wooden Serenity Totem Still Stand No27: Sculpted by NONO’s Joel Escalona

Tall Wooden Serenity Totem Still Stand No27: Sculpted by NONO’s Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black
Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

Sculptural yet subtle, this elegant tall vase will be a dynamic accent for a modern living or

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Still Stand No23: Tall Oak Sculpture by NONO, A Joel Escalona Masterpiece
Still Stand No23: Tall Oak Sculpture by NONO, A Joel Escalona Masterpiece

Still Stand No23: Tall Oak Sculpture by NONO, A Joel Escalona Masterpiece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No30: Sculptural Harmony, Tall Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Design
Still Stand No30: Sculptural Harmony, Tall Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Design

Still Stand No30: Sculptural Harmony, Tall Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Silt Textured Earthenware Tall Vase, Gilles Caffier
Silt Textured Earthenware Tall Vase, Gilles Caffier

Silt Textured Earthenware Tall Vase, Gilles Caffier

By Gilles Caffier

Located in Tulsa, OK

Grey Slit Textured casted tall vase By Gilles Caffier Made from sand and clay and composed

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930
A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930

By WMF Ikora

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930 Clearly inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany favrile vases and

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Atlanta, GA

An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

German Mid-Century Modern Tall Ice Glass Vase
German Mid-Century Modern Tall Ice Glass Vase

German Mid-Century Modern Tall Ice Glass Vase

Located in Rümmingen, BW

This tall ice glass vase stands 27.5 cm high with a 9 cm diameter, featuring a distinctive textured

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Cut Glass, Glass

Clovis in Grey to Ruby, a Unique Tall Glass Sculpture by James Devereux
Clovis in Grey to Ruby, a Unique Tall Glass Sculpture by James Devereux

Clovis in Grey to Ruby, a Unique Tall Glass Sculpture by James Devereux

By James Devereux

Located in London, GB

'Clovis in Grey to Ruby' is a unique tall glass sculpture by the British artist James Devereux

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

64-Inch Tall Amethyst Butterfly Wings Geode
64-Inch Tall Amethyst Butterfly Wings Geode

64-Inch Tall Amethyst Butterfly Wings Geode

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A Stunning Centerpiece for a Collection, Healing, or High-End Interior Décor ▫️ Description With a striking sculptural presence, this pair of Amethyst Geode Wings showcases shimme...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 131, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 131, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 131, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Located in London, GB

‘Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 131' is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 132, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 132, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 132, a ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Located in London, GB

‘Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 132’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Tall Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
Tall Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens

Tall Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 35 cm Materials

Category

2010s French Modern Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Tall English Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Tall English Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Tall English Candlesticks

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century English oak tall candlesticks. They have brass bobeches over hand turned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

1970s Jean Marais Tall Black Glazed Ceramic Candlestick
1970s Jean Marais Tall Black Glazed Ceramic Candlestick

1970s Jean Marais Tall Black Glazed Ceramic Candlestick

By Jean Marais

Located in London, GB

Tall black glazed ceramic candlestick by Jean Marais c.1970’s. Good size. Signed on the front.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Nuphar Handcrafted Tall Candle Holder in Polished Brass
Nuphar Handcrafted Tall Candle Holder in Polished Brass

Nuphar Handcrafted Tall Candle Holder in Polished Brass

Located in Porto, PT

design inspired by the serene beauty of marshes and still waters. This organic decorative element

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Cistus Tall Transparent Vase by Mario Cioni
Cistus Tall Transparent Vase by Mario Cioni

Cistus Tall Transparent Vase by Mario Cioni

By Mario Cioni

Located in Milan, IT

This stunning vase was crafted entirely by hand and is part of the Cistus collection. It was made of crystal with over 24% PbO in a timeless conical shape creased with vertical groov...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres
A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres

A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room

Category

Late 20th Century British Gothic Revival Torchères

Materials

Pine

Tall Gold Sommerso Italian Murano Glass Vase
Tall Gold Sommerso Italian Murano Glass Vase

Tall Gold Sommerso Italian Murano Glass Vase

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Tall Sommerso Italian Murano glass vase with seedy air bubbles and 24 karat gold immersion. Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Black Crumpled Form No 94, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Tall Black Crumpled Form No 94, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Tall Black Crumpled Form No 94, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela

Located in London, GB

‘Tall Black Crumpled Form No 94’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Modernist Tall Vase by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Modernist Tall Vase by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Modernist Tall Vase by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro

By Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural modernist tall vase by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, 32 inches
Tall Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, 32 inches

Tall Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, 32 inches

Located in New York, NY

A tall candlestick in forged bronze with black satin finish. Indonesia, contemporary. The 9-inch

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Frieze Vase, Tall - Hand-carved Glazed Ceramic Vase
Frieze Vase, Tall - Hand-carved Glazed Ceramic Vase

Frieze Vase, Tall - Hand-carved Glazed Ceramic Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

architecture of ancient Egypt. Crafted and finished by hand, the object has been worked to a beautiful form and

Category

2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th C. Tall Louis Philippe Carved Alabaster and Brass Clock Under Glass Dome
19th C. Tall Louis Philippe Carved Alabaster and Brass Clock Under Glass Dome

19th C. Tall Louis Philippe Carved Alabaster and Brass Clock Under Glass Dome

Located in Morristown, NJ

Mid 19th C, France, a highly decorative antique mantel clock enclosed under a glass dome. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Stunning Pair of Tall Leather Elephants Probably Retailed by Liberty & Co London
Stunning Pair of Tall Leather Elephants Probably Retailed by Liberty & Co London

Stunning Pair of Tall Leather Elephants Probably Retailed by Liberty & Co London

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning pair of large (130cm H) 20th century leather elephant sculptures in lovely worn condition. Very sought after item. 1970s. Probably retailed by Liberty & Co of London. Supe...

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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

Tall Hot Pink Branch Bowl, Pia Wüstenberg

By Pia Wüstenberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall hot pink branch bowl, Pia Wüstenberg Dimensions: D 16-18 x H 20 Materials: glass, wood

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tall Smoke Double Branch Bowl, Pia Wüstenberg
Tall Smoke Double Branch Bowl, Pia Wüstenberg

Tall Smoke Double Branch Bowl, Pia Wüstenberg

By Pia Wüstenberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall smoke double branch bowl, Pia Wüstenberg Dimensions: D 16-18 x H 24 Materials: glass, wood

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Pair of tall, sterling silver, Neoclassical candlesticks, produced by the Whiting Mfg. Co. (when it

Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Tall Antique Italian Bronze 17th Century Candlesticks
Pair Tall Antique Italian Bronze 17th Century Candlesticks

Pair Tall Antique Italian Bronze 17th Century Candlesticks

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of early 18th century Italian solid bronze pricket candlesticks. The tripartite base is supported by ball feet and is detailed with a hammered design. These la...

Category

Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Tall and Slender Textured Brown Minimalist Ceramic Vase
Tall and Slender Textured Brown Minimalist Ceramic Vase

Tall and Slender Textured Brown Minimalist Ceramic Vase

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall and slender brown ceramic vase with textured finish and narrow mouth. This tall and slender

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase
Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ca. late 19th c. or later. With classic Aesthetic Movement motifs in different fragmented patterns in colors with gilt details, decorating the neck, shoulder, and base. With two figu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid
Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid

Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

Sleek and functional, this basket is handcrafted with meticulous care and made of handwoven leather that is 100% eco-friendly, durable, and easy to clean, suitable for both indoors a...

Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders
Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders

Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders Fluted round column Tripod base

Category

Vintage 1960s Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Grey-Blue Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2014
Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Grey-Blue Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2014

Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Grey-Blue Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2014

By Christofer Kochs

Located in Salzburg, AT

Contemporary abstract wooden wall-mounted sculpture created by circular sawing, grey-blue painted on white-stuff. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2014 Due to the exaggerated length and the...

Category

2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tall Stoneware Vase with Deep Oxblood Flambé Glaze
Tall Stoneware Vase with Deep Oxblood Flambé Glaze

Tall Stoneware Vase with Deep Oxblood Flambé Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall vintage vase is distinguished by its richly layered oxblood flambé glaze — a deep

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Hexagonal Tall Vessel in Beautifully Grained Veneered Wood
Hexagonal Tall Vessel in Beautifully Grained Veneered Wood

Hexagonal Tall Vessel in Beautifully Grained Veneered Wood

Located in New York, NY

FRANCE, 1970's Sculptural tall hexagonal tapered vessel, in richly veneered wood, beautifully

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Gli Alberi Parlanti Tall Vase by Patrizia Italiano
Gli Alberi Parlanti Tall Vase by Patrizia Italiano

Gli Alberi Parlanti Tall Vase by Patrizia Italiano

By Patrizia Italiano

Located in Milan, IT

A captivating tall vase, part of "The Talking Trees" series, featuring embossed leaves and an

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

11" Tall Multicolored Venetian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture by J.I.Co
11" Tall Multicolored Venetian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture by J.I.Co

11" Tall Multicolored Venetian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture by J.I.Co

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Murano-style Venetian art glass angel fish sculpture made by J.I.Co. The fish’s body features layers of multicolored glass, expertly crafted using the Sommerso technique,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Tall Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Tall Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Tall Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Pewter Candlesticks designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Pair (2) of tall hammered

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Verona Large and Tall Round Storage Basket
Verona Large and Tall Round Storage Basket

Verona Large and Tall Round Storage Basket

By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Verona collection, this storage basket is exquisite, versatile, and elegant. It is the product of artisanal expertise and the use of the finest leather that was treated w...

Category

2010s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Tall Vintage Italian Murano Pink Glass Vase
Tall Vintage Italian Murano Pink Glass Vase

Tall Vintage Italian Murano Pink Glass Vase

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large vintage Murano glass vase. The vase is mouth-blown in light pink / pink glass, which has a very special depth in daylight. This type of glass has become a collector's item du...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sovereign Tall Crystal Vase by Mario Cioni & C
Sovereign Tall Crystal Vase by Mario Cioni & C

Sovereign Tall Crystal Vase by Mario Cioni & C

By Mario Cioni

Located in Milan, IT

The Sovereign Tall Vase makes a vibrant statement. Its colorful design and elegant, elongated form

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Crystal

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler Tall White-Glazed Ceramic Vase
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler Tall White-Glazed Ceramic Vase

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler Tall White-Glazed Ceramic Vase

By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Svend Hammershøi

Located in Kastrup, DK

Svend Hammershøi (1873–1948) An elegant, tall and slender vase in white-glazed ceramic by Svend

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Nude Female Torso Sculpture Hand-Carved in Wood by California Artist
Tall Nude Female Torso Sculpture Hand-Carved in Wood by California Artist

Tall Nude Female Torso Sculpture Hand-Carved in Wood by California Artist

By Jose Z. Sabroso

Located in San Diego, CA

Well done hand-carved female torso by Jose Z Sabroso, California artist in solid hard wood. The stunning piece is 26" high with great definition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

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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.