Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe
Located in New York, NY
works as a decorative object. Super unusual T strap design of sterling with wood lined bakelite sole
Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe
Located in New York, NY
works as a decorative object. Super unusual T strap design of sterling with wood lined bakelite sole
Art Deco Pencil-Shaped Steel Pen Tray with Gilt Details, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
office, appealing to collectors of Art Deco objects and unusual desk accessories alike. Its surface bears
Steel
Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases Jardinière Set of 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
is rare, but finding them in such pristine condition is unusual and even rarer. These objects have
Majolica, Earthenware
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure
Located in London, GB
: Circa 1880 Origin: Unknown Material: Hand-carved pine (stained) Overview An unusual object to say the
Pine
Large pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases with Napoleonic scenes
Located in London, GB
the neck and foot – unusual for such Sèvres-style objects. The green is complemented by superb parcel
Porcelain
19th Century, Swedish Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
objects it’s unusual for them to have survived to our time. Typically they were used until they broke but
Pine
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object
Other
Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium
Brass, Copper
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
inset with a clock, an unusual feature on an object of this type and a testament to its highest quality
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the
Oak
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Central Standing Buffet Shelves
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Fet. This is a really unusual object from the mid 19th century. It appears to be somewhat of a
Rosewood
Early Silk Kerchief Displaying the California State Bear Flag, ca 1915
Located in York County, PA
format of the California State flag. Extremely rare, this is an unusual object and I am unaware of any
Silk
Antique Brass Hanging Sanctuary Lamp with Cherub Details, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
antique lighting object for collectors of ecclesiastical antiques, religious decorative objects and
Brass
18th Century, Italian Baroque Wood Lacquered Consolle
Located in IT
object for the colouring in red lacquer, quite unusual. Gold edging gives the object shine and refinement
Wood, Giltwood
Felix Pardo de Tavera Pâte de Verre Christ Plaque, Votive Shrine Lamp, c. 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
and unusual evocative devotional object, combining sculptural artistry and technical mastery in glass.
Glass, Wood
Fine Five-Case Japanese Edo Period Inro, with Shibayama Ojime and Netsuke
Located in Chesterland, OH
understated sophistication of late Edo lacquer art—an object intended not only for practical use, but also as
A Silver and Stone Jerusalem Seal Circa 1900's
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and highly unusual Judaica object is a rotating Jerusalem seal, crafted circa the
Stone, Silver
$721Sale Price|23% Off
Antique Indian Brass Dandpatta with fantastic Metal Work
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
is in a fantastic condition, it can be used as an unusual decorative object or as an exceptional wall
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English bronze letters
Located in London, GB
pride ourselves on providing unusual, rare and untouched decorative objects. We ship items globally with
Bronze
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure This unusual sculptural object is made from sections of branch
Wood
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and in
Pine
Early 20th Century Iron Cooking Utencil from India
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century iron cooking utencil from India This is a cool and unusual decorative object.
Iron
18th Century, Italian Baroque Wood Lacquered Consolle
Located in IT
object for the colouring in red lacquer, quite unusual. Gold edging gives the object shine and refinement
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
unique and unusual decorative object. A superb example, museum quality, and in wonderful condition
Pine
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
consistent with age/use adds to the character and charm! Interesting, decorative and a bit unusual, makes
Wood
Fireplace Plate with Picador, Bullfighting, Cast Iron, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
experts as the most unusual decoration of these objects, we have received pieces with mythological or
Iron
18th Century French Religious Fer a Hosties Eucharist Host Iron Waffle Press
Located in Forney, TX
for a fascinating, historical and unusual work of art, decorative object, important liturgical
Iron
Unusual Large English Glass Candlestick, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This large and dramatic blown and cast-glass candlestick, with a blue-and-white spiral in its stem, was most likely made in England around 1800. It comes from the collection of the ...
Glass
Unavailable|$670
19th Century Bronze Horse Cane Handle
Located in New York, NY
An expertly cast, highly detailed bronze cane handle from India. A very unusual object, this cast
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,200
Unusual "Great War" Training Helmet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly unusual WWI wire mesh bayonet training helmet with leather inner padding, leather straps
Plaster
Unavailable|$450
UNUSUAL FRUITWOOD FLAX THRASHING IMPLEMENT
Located in San Francisco, CA
with a movable wooden thrashing block over a cutout on four legs
Wood
Unavailable|$950
Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
tradition of collecting unusual, rare and evocatively shaped stones as objects of appreciation. The Japanese
Unavailable|$1,582
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A very unusual late 19th to early 20th century continental staionery cabinet. The box is in the
Mahogany
Very Rare Antique 19th Century Caucasian 'Bordjalou' Embroidered Horse Cover
Located in Concord, MA
in the world. A very rare and unusual object. Provenance to buyer. 55 1/2 x 54 in.
Wool, Silk
Unavailable|$564
Unusual French Copper Mounted Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
An unusual French copper mounted box. A beautiful little burr cedar, rosewood and tulipwood
Walnut
Unavailable|$7,500
An Unusual and Rare Key Box
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and rare macassar ebony key box (a box for storing keys) with brass embellishments
Macassar, Ebony
Unavailable|$3,800
Unusual Chinese Painted Wood Guardian Head
Located in Wilton, CT
Well-Carved, Fierce Head of a Buddhist Guardian, Intended to Protect Against Evil Spirits.
Unavailable|$1,520
Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
bronze figurines mounted to the to and sides. This very unusual clock is made in an Egyptian style with
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable|$14,835
Loetz Vase Design Josef Hoffmann 1912, Opal Außen Rosa Werkbund, 1914
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
lines and geometric patterns. The colour combination makes our vase a very unusual object of this
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$2,400
Bold Unusual Navajo Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Strong geometric design defines this piece with almost a herring bone pattern. Your cabin awaits.
Unavailable|$2,136
Unusual French Camel Bronze, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An unusual, lovely patinated camel bronze-mounted on the green marble base with bronze plinth
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable|$48,000 / set
An Unusual Pair Of Wrought Iron Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual and fine iron and wrought iron neoclassic candelabra with five candles. Can also
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$1,100
Unusual Early Baluster Spice Jar
Located in London, GB
With Primitive engine turned detailing solid turned yew wood.
Yew
Unavailable|$2,967
Unusual Bronze of White-Tailed Gnus by Josef Pallenberg CA1910.
By Joseph Franz Pallenberg
Located in Brussels, BE
Very unusual bronze of a couple of White-Tailed Gnus by Josef Pallenberg. Dating around 1910. This
Bronze
Unavailable|$411
Unusual 18th Century Snuff Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Unusual 18th century snuff box. The snuff box is a dark shade of mother of pearl and horn around
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable|$2,545
Mid-18th Century English Brass Milk Pail
Located in London, GB
seamed brass, the folding handle held in place with copper rivets. This simple but unusual object could
Brass, Copper
Unavailable|$2,063 / set
Pair of Unusual Pierced Paris Vases
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
A Regency style pair of Paris porcelain vases with delightful hand-painted panels of pastoral children's scenes, surrounded by encrusted flowers on a gilded base. The latice worked n...
Unavailable|$25,401
Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back
Bronze
Unavailable|$700
Antique Cast Iron Japanese Teapot
Located in New York, NY
, reminiscent of an old Japanese house or temple, really establishes a sense of place. This object exudes the
Iron
Unavailable|$21,957
Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual Osculating Vienna animated wall regulator, circa 1830. 8 day duration, in the top
Wood
Unavailable|$10,112
Unusual Melon Treen Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Unusual Melon shaped tea caddy with colored segments. With cut steel escutcheon, lock, hinge and
Sycamore
Unavailable|$19,583
Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"
By Joseph Federmeyer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very unusual and impressive probably Italian 18th century quarter striking lantern clock signed
Bronze, Iron
Unavailable|$6,824
A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.
By Achille Brocot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
4.3-cm enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals and fleur-de-lys half hour markings, centre with foliate roset and signed for the retailer C. Prost Vevey, finely foliate pierced ...
Unavailable|$8,254
Unusual Rare Fruit Treen Melon Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Very rare fruit tea caddy with small creases to the top projecting from the stalk. The tea caddy has a dark mottled exterior similar to melon tea caddies. With steel escutcheon, lock...
Fruitwood
Unavailable|$7,979 / set
Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of bronze and gilt candelabra in the shape of Grecian water carriers. The figures rest on a tripod shaped base, of which the feet are depicted as lion's feet adorne...
Bronze
Unavailable|$14,000
Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New york, NY
Very rare and unusual signed E.F. Caldwell mantel clock with black marble and bronze base. Figural
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable|$33,232
Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock
By Aubert Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very small unusual 18th century Amsterdam burr walnut bracket clock signed by "Aubert Amsterdam
Bronze
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.