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 organic shape made in solid birch root. Made by hand with a great patina after 200 yea...
Birch
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, after J.J. Kandler. Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
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
$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
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, biscuit boxes etc.; mostly by John Grinsell or Hukin and Heath. This large example I ...
Silver Plate
Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is loc...
Pine
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 base has a silvered bronze collar decorated with a bacchanalian scene of men and wome...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
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
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
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...
Brass
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
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 made from hollowing a large piece of birch root. It has an early date underneath, 1...
Birch
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
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 set hand painted in in wonderful cream, blue, orange and gold colours with beautifu...
Ceramic
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 boat shaped dish with fantastic hand painted panels in wonderful gold, red, green, blu...
Ceramic
A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Amersham, GB
This beautifully gilded object fits in the palm of your hand and is incredibly tactile.
Brass, Steel
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 head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.
Bronze
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
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock is made around 1820 with a very well-made and elegant case in painted pine. The paint is the first original paint and ...
Pine
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 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 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 d'Egypt or Egyptian style which was extremely popular, circa turn of the 18th century. ...
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 feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated with a bacchanalian scene of men...
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 shorts and standing on his shoulders propped up by his arms and with his feet in the ...
Copper
A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870 . Engraved OJ on the back of the collar 25cm by 17cm by 24cm
Bronze
Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
Metal
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
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, showing three decks of lined boxwood decking, a carved wooden lifeboat in silvered ...
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 very nice floral decoration there is superior overglaze blue Period unknown. ca 1700 ...
Porcelain
$816Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Japanese Shakudo Desk Object, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Made during the Meiji period, Originally a paper cutter or page turner for books, today these highly collected pieces make unusual objects for the desk. The handle, in fine conditio...
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 turned wooden base, inside it has a metal liner with handles The Pocket is in good ...
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 is covered with Etches Venetian glass, it has a zinc liner The mirrors have little ...
Mirror
19th Century Japanese Shakudo Desk Object, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Made during the Meiji period, Originally a paper cutter or page turner for books, today these highly collected pieces make unusual objects for the desk. The handle, in fine conditio...
Shakudo
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 Ming period or Qing period, described on the box as Shichikan celadon In the shap...
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
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 size. Landscape scene with birds, trees, flowers and pomegranates. Period; 17/18C S...
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 design. Period; 1670- 1680 Condition 1 small chip and 1 filled line from rim. Siz...
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely and delicately decorated Imari dish, with central plate carved and border in delicate imari colors and lobbed. Very nice and unusual dish in great condition. The painti...
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. Maubach (Adolphe Maubach), artist active in the 19th and 20th century. Dimensions: Hei...
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 with geometric design, flowers and objects.
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
$1,657Sale Price|22% Off
Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
Two eye catching pieces of folk art in one unusual object. Measurements are of the painting with the carry handle.
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s
By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,077Sale Price|20% Off
Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s
By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...
Walnut
$1,372Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique African Wood & Brass Domed Trinket Box with Pierced Brass Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
The construction and decorative treatment give the piece a wonderfully primitive, architectural quality that would appeal to collectors of African decorative arts, antique boxes, eth...
Brass
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique West African Nupe Cast Bronze Ceremonial Purse with Leather Tassels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Objects of this unusual form have been identified under several overlapping terms—including ceremonial purse, medicine bag, talisman pouch, tobacco pouch and personal container—and p...
Metal, Bronze
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
This desk is a very decorative and unusual object. It can be placed in different places, such as a room or perfect in a study or a room.
Wood
$1,435Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set
Located in London, GB
We have trading antiques globally for multiple years and pride ourselves on providing unusual, rare and untouched decorative objects. We ship items globally with consideration and ca...
Pine
Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe
Located in New York, NY
Originally made as a pin cushion for use but now works as a decorative object. Super unusual T strap design of sterling with wood lined bakelite sole.
Antique Indian Shiva Linga Shrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual wooden object is an antique Indian shrine to the Hindu god Shiva, a supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe.
Wood
Exceptionally Rare Life-Size Art Nouveau Figure “Lady in Evening Dress”
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
With a height of 140 cm, the monumental scale alone makes this an extraordinary sculptural object, while the unusual subject and highly expressive composition make the figure particu...
Plaster
Art Deco Chrome Plated Easel Photo Frames - Geometric Metal Frames, France 1920s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
The aged photographs add to their authentic period charm and can be easily replaced by other photos of your choice. A beautiful and unusual decorative object for collectors of Art D...
Metal, Chrome, Pewter
Rare Vintage Chrome Flying Geese Sculpture, Art Deco 1930s
Located in Nottingham, GB
The original finish has not been refinished or overly polished, preserving the authentic character of the piece. A particularly unusual decorative object with strong visual impact, ...
Brass, Bronze
German Black Forest Style Carved Deer Head Baton with Brass Mounts, Circa 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The combination of folk art carving, quality materials, and humorous animal imagery embodies the charm of Central European decorative arts from the period. An unusual and highly dec...
Metal, Brass
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 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.