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"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Bochum, NRW

A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Kiss Me Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme
Contemporary Kiss Me Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme

Contemporary Kiss Me Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme

Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT

Iconic vase tribute to the lipstick, fundamental ladies’ ally and symbol for femininity, a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Large ceramic vase. Black-green double glaze.
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Large ceramic vase. Black-green double glaze.

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Large ceramic vase. Black-green double glaze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kähler´s in Næstved. He created iconic vases and bowls characterized by strong silhouettes and deep

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Canvas

Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

created the Shiva, an iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Arty Vase Designed By Gaetano Pesce and Made of Colored Resin
Italian Arty Vase Designed By Gaetano Pesce and Made of Colored Resin

Italian Arty Vase Designed By Gaetano Pesce and Made of Colored Resin

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Madrid, ES

Pesce's iconic vases. Crafted with daring creativity and visionary design, each vase is a testament to

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Shiva Flower Vase, Blue, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, Spain
Shiva Flower Vase, Blue, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, Spain

Shiva Flower Vase, Blue, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, Spain

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude. He turned from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Light Blue Glazed Flower "SHIVA" Vase by Ettore Sottsass, spanish design
Light Blue Glazed Flower "SHIVA" Vase by Ettore Sottsass, spanish design

Light Blue Glazed Flower "SHIVA" Vase by Ettore Sottsass, spanish design

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude. He turned from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

formation of the Memphis group, Sottsass created the Shiva, an iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

SHIVA flower vase by Ettore Sottsass in bright blue glazed ceramic, Spain
SHIVA flower vase by Ettore Sottsass in bright blue glazed ceramic, Spain

SHIVA flower vase by Ettore Sottsass in bright blue glazed ceramic, Spain

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude. He turned from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shiva Vase, Blue by Ettore Sottsass , Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971
Shiva Vase, Blue by Ettore Sottsass , Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971

Shiva Vase, Blue by Ettore Sottsass , Glazed Ceramic, Spain, 1971

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

formation of the Memphis group, Sottsass created the Shiva, an iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish
Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, 20th Century
Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, 20th Century

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, 20th Century

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, XXth
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, XXth

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, XXth

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

created the Shiva, an iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, Contemporary
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, Contemporary

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Bright Blue, Glazed Ceramic, Spain, Contemporary

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

created the Shiva, an iconic vase emblematic of Sottsass’ and BD’s bright, playful and inspired attitude

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Multicolored Vase Mod. "Fazzoletto" Venini Style
Murano Glass Multicolored Vase Mod. "Fazzoletto" Venini Style

Murano Glass Multicolored Vase Mod. "Fazzoletto" Venini Style

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Prato, Tuscany

in Murano, were inspired by an iconic vase of Murano production: the "Fazzoletto" model conceived by

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s, Iconic Porcelain Medusa Vase Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal
1990s, Iconic Porcelain Medusa Vase Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal

1990s, Iconic Porcelain Medusa Vase Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Gianni Versace

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A red and gold porcelain vase designed by Gianni Versace and manufactured by Rosenthal in the

Category

Late 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.
Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.

Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gamla Uppsala Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

Earthenware vase, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. Exquisitely crafted

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

A Set of Three Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases by Seguso, Murano 1980s
A Set of Three Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases by Seguso, Murano 1980s

A Set of Three Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases by Seguso, Murano 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Villaverla, IT

White Light, Black Shadow: A Sublime Set of Three Murano Vases by Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1980s This

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vase 1960s
Murano Vase 1960s

Murano Vase 1960s

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Murano Vase 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

iconic Sommerso technique. The vase showcases dark and clear grey glass encased in clear glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Dali Vase, Glass Object
Dali Vase, Glass Object

Dali Vase, Glass Object

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Holmegaatd Glass Vase
Vintage Boho Holmegaatd Glass Vase

Vintage Boho Holmegaatd Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Attributed to the iconic "Gulvase" (Floor Vase) series designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Dick Studley Pottery Vase
Dick Studley Pottery Vase

Dick Studley Pottery Vase

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Wonderful vase by the iconic Dick Studley of Boston MA. His work is on display at the Smithsonian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Dali Vase, Glass Object
Dali Vase, Glass Object

Dali Vase, Glass Object

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

René Lalique, Mimosa Glass Vase, 1921
René Lalique, Mimosa Glass Vase, 1921

René Lalique, Mimosa Glass Vase, 1921

By René Lalique

Located in Lisbon, PT

craftsmanship. The moulded R. Lalique mark ensures the authenticity of this iconic French glasswork. The vase

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Enzo Mari 1970s Resin Vases (Large)
Enzo Mari 1970s Resin Vases (Large)

Enzo Mari 1970s Resin Vases (Large)

By Enzo Mari

Located in New York, NY

This larger variation of Enzo Mari’s iconic resin vases delivers both volume and color density

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Resin

Affresco Vase by Carlo Moretti

Affresco Vase by Carlo Moretti

By Carlo Moretti

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Moretti’s iconic glass vases are blown by mouth in transparent Murano Crystal. With their

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll
Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll

Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Greensboro, NC

Iconic Knoll marble vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. This vessel came from the estate of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" Vase 3825
Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" Vase 3825

Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" Vase 3825

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The iconic "Iceberg" vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland. This vase is an incredibly

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Dali Vase Green, Glass Object

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase
Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Italian Art Glass Fan vase, by Flavio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1940's. This example is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Iconic rare Salt & Pepper Grinder by Birgith Krogh for Woodline, Denmark, 1960s
Iconic rare Salt & Pepper Grinder by Birgith Krogh for Woodline, Denmark, 1960s

Iconic rare Salt & Pepper Grinder by Birgith Krogh for Woodline, Denmark, 1960s

By Woodline Denmark

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic and Rare Salt & Pepper Grinder Set by Birgith Krogh for Woodline, Denmark, 1960s Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Teak

Pair Steuben "Bouquet" Trumpet Form Vases
Pair Steuben "Bouquet" Trumpet Form Vases

Pair Steuben "Bouquet" Trumpet Form Vases

By Steuben Glass

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an iconic pair of Steuben glass vases in the "Bouquet" Trumpet Vase form. This is the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Round Rock, TX

The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the

Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

1950s La Gardo Tackett Iconic + Rare Pasadena Southern California Studio Pottery
1950s La Gardo Tackett Iconic + Rare Pasadena Southern California Studio Pottery

1950s La Gardo Tackett Iconic + Rare Pasadena Southern California Studio Pottery

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Hyattsville, MD

, iconic California design! Lg W 4 x D 3 x H 11 3/4 in. Sm W 4 x D 2 3/4 x H 5 1/4 in.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Short Murano Sommerso Green Glass Vase
Abstract Short Murano Sommerso Green Glass Vase

Abstract Short Murano Sommerso Green Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of Murano artistry, this abstract short vase showcases the iconic Sommerso

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain
Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain

Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain

By Gianni Versace, Rosenthal

Located in Miami, FL

Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain Offered for sale is the iconic Versace Medusa

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030
Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030

Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Turku, Finland

Iconic Vintage Aalto vase that was blown into an iron mold. Hand Signed "Alvar Aalto 3030

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tondo Doni Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
Tondo Doni Clear Vase by Mario Cioni

Tondo Doni Clear Vase by Mario Cioni

By Mario Cioni

Located in Milan, IT

Part of a limited edition, this crystal vase is shaped like the iconic Tondo Doni Metropolis vase

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase
20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

Located in High Point, NC

technique iconic to the era. The vase features a textured surface with a dynamic gradient, transitioning

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A 1970s Modernist Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
A 1970s Modernist Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello

A 1970s Modernist Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello

By Bertoncello

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is an iconic brown and beige ceramic vases designed and manufactured in Italy by Bertoncello

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Indian Summer Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Indian Summer Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Milan, IT

hue enhanced with thick, irregular details in red seemingly dripping down the vase's body. This iconic

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Resin

Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini
Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini

Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

Vase by iconic glass manufacturer Venini in Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This hand-blown piece

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Iconic Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of iconic vases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct iconic vases — often made from ceramic, glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Iconic vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Iconic vases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many iconic vases are appealing in their simplicity, but A. Riecke, Roger Capron and Alvar Aalto produced popular iconic vases that are worth a look.

How Much are Iconic Vases?

Prices for iconic vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic vases begin at $182 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,351.

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.