Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
Brass, Other
Rare Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Dish Landscape Unusual Figure, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Here we have a very nice and delicate Large Japanese porcelain Bowl or Serving Dish with very nice and uncommon colors. In perfect condition. Additional information: Material: Porce...
Porcelain
Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The
Enamel
Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
decoration to other objects produced in the 19th century, and above all taking into account that no records
Ceramic
Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
By Maple & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. The bowl is a large and heavy root bowl in an
Birch
Unusual Ormolu Mounted & Cut Glass Flower Epergne by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The ormolu mounted glass base on paw feet with central stem decorated with climbing ivy leaves issuing eight crane birds supporting diamond cut posy vases the epergne terminating wit...
Ormolu
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark
Porcelain
Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amusing and charming pair of Chinese porcelain vases with molded One Hundred Boys decoration with original custom hardwood stands. The vases depict 3 young children climbing an a...
Porcelain, Hardwood
Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Two lidded bowls with calligraphy and landscape scene. Marked at the top of the lid. Arita Condition 1 lid with a chip to the upper rim only. Siz...
Porcelain
Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual lidded serving box, this design usually coming in the form of preserve jars
Silver Plate
$1,200Sale Price|52% Off
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.
Horn
Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is located in mid Sweden
Pine
Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., France, a pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze and champlevé candelabra. Four neoclassical column supports are surmounted by five candle cups, on an enamel decorated plinth...
Bronze, Enamel
Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Candelabra
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The lid is adorned with a composition depicting a pine and a plum tree whose trunks in...
Gold Leaf
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual Art Deco Vase with Flowers in Blue and Gold by Longwy, France
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Covered with bold flowers in full bloom, and glazed in an unusual palette of periwinkle, navy blue
Ceramic
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
intended for storing snuff or other small valuables. An unusual and charming feature is the integrated
Brass
Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns
Located in New York, NY
Double sided porcelain urns with genre scenes and still life paintings on their reverse. The piece demonstrates the technical excellence of Sèvres porcelain, with delicate gold leaf ...
Porcelain
Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual large bowl from northern Sweden. This antique wooden bowl has an organic shape and is
Birch
An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Japanism Signed CP & Co Pate Sur Pate and Gilt Porcelain Vases. This elegant pair of vases, crafted by CP & Co, exemplifies the aesthetic influences of Japanism in ...
Porcelain
Quality antique Victorian unusual jug and bowl set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian unusual jug and bowl set having a quality unusual Victorian jug and bowl
Ceramic
A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Amersham, GB
A Very Unusual travel clock in the shape of a prayer book £1,750.00 Possible one of a kind travel
Brass, Steel
Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish having a quality antique Japanese Imari
Ceramic
Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Case The clock has a gilt-brass case which is a variation on the gorge case in that the top and bottom are ribbed, which adds to its elegance. It has bevelled glass windows on all s...
Brass
Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting
Bronze
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
unusual colour scheme. Distress and patina after use. A very unusual detail is the small painted clock
Pine
Unusual Cast Bronze Dish or Wall Plaque of Little Girl in Dress, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Detailed wall plaque or ashtray in shape of a dressed up little girl. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1920s. Stamped - Bronce to the backside.
Bronze
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Napkin Rings with dragon scene.Lovely small dish. Additional information: Material: Bronze Enamel Period: ca 1900 Condition: Overall Condition; No damages. Dimension: Ø 5.6 cm
Bronze
Unusual Pair of Empire Two Branch Candelabra in Gout d'Egypt or Egyptian Style
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual pair of French Empire or possibly Russian two branch candelabra in the gout
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can
Located in London, GB
Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Unusual Early 20th C Figural Candlestick of a Boy Holding a Ball on His Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unusual early 20th century patinated copper figural candlestick in the form of a boy wearing gym
Copper
Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A nice and unusual bronze figure of a pilot from circa 1910 subject from Aeronautica in the fist
Metal
An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan, of rectangular form
Boxwood
Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the
Porcelain
Unusual 1660-1680 Japanese Porcelain Dish Bird Objects Kakiemon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing this lovely little dish from the second half of the 17th century. It is an Early Japanese Enamel Decorated Saucer c.1660-1680. It is sometimes described as ear...
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Shakudo Desk Object, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
turner for books, today these highly collected pieces make unusual objects for the desk. The handle, in
Shakudo
Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece, the half round copper vase is set on a
Copper
An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece, the outside of the rectangular
Mirror
Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late
Porcelain
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful dish in blue and white, late ming period Tianqi or Chongzhen. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White, Ko-Sometsuke Re...
Porcelain
Cartier Unusual Pair of Hardstone Cameos in Red Velvet Frame Circa 1870s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual pair of cameos framed by Cartier, c.1870s, the two cameos carved from black and
18k Gold
Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Hexagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design and
Porcelain
Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very happy with this new arrival. Octagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
imari colors and lobbed. Very nice and unusual dish in great condition. The painting quality is
Porcelain
Very Fine and Unusual Figural Planter Featuring a Group of Cherubs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual figural planter featuring Ram's Heads and a group of Cherubs signed A
Wood
Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning and unusual scene
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and Delicate 18C Chinese Porcelain plate, high quality decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Polychrome Emperor: Kangxi (16...
Porcelain
Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Earthenware dish on footring. flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landsca...
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...
Porcelain
Unusual Antique Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plate Marked on Base, 19th/20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very lovely piece and detailed piece with a central scene of two carriers and the cavetto with compartments of different scenes with figures. With a mark at the base. Additional in...
Porcelain
Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s
By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially popular in Biedermeier styles in
Fabric, Walnut
$1,661Sale Price|22% Off
Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
canvas hint at the art nouveau period. Two eye catching pieces of folk art in one unusual object
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$3,085Sale Price|20% Off
Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s
By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the
Walnut
$1,376Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially popular in Biedermeier
Velvet, Walnut
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially popular in
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
stability, fundamental for its use. This desk is a very decorative and unusual object. It can be placed in
Wood
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.
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.