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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Decorative Baskets
Tôle
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Baskets
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Empire Decorative Baskets
Metal
1990s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Decorative Baskets
Metal
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Home Accents
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Baskets
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Baskets
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Baskets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Decorative Baskets
Metal
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Baskets
Metal
Early 20th Century European Home Accents
1990s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Metal
1990s American High Victorian More Desk Accessories
Metal
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1980s English Hollywood Regency Decorative Baskets
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Folk Art Magazine Racks and Stands
Metal
20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Baskets
Gold Leaf, Metal
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
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1990s American Art Nouveau Vases
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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.
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