Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box
Located in GB
Original Victorian Hand Painted gilt wooden decorative coffee table box.
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Wood
Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box
Located in GB
Original Victorian Hand Painted gilt wooden decorative coffee table box.
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Hand Painted Letter Box, Dated 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century letter box with whimsical ink decoration inside and out, signed and dated 1890. With wonderfully naive ink decoration, including a Chimera being ridden by a spri...
Wood
English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period black coal box from circa 1880 with hand-painted King Charles Spaniel dog motif and gilded accents.
Metal
Antique French Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Hinged Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Hinged Jewelry Trinket Box Signed R.
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clus...
Porcelain
$1,143Sale Price|39% Off
Antique Victorian Jewelry Box French Opaline Glass Hand-Painted Art Nouveau
By Legras Montjoye, Legras & Cie
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
With its ornate detailing and meticulous craftsmanship, this jewelry casket is not only a functional piece but also a collector's treasure, representing a glorious chapter in Victori...
Enamel
Mary Gregory Painted Black Glass Perfume Box
Located in Norwood, NJ
Exquisite piece of Mary Gregory all original black amethyst glass hinged perfume box. Inside is formed with gilt wire inserts with three glass scent or cut glass perfume bottles co...
Brass, Enamel
Victorian Papier Mache Box with Pearl Inlay and Floral Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top
Paint
19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The victorian era box is topped with a metal ring pull on the top and a lockable latch on the front.
Metal
Antique Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique wooden box is unmarked and unsigned, but believed to have been made in Russia in circa 1890. The top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore scene where several men in...
Softwood
$1,335Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box A true work of art, this mid-19th century Kashmiri handcrafted trinket box is covered in beautiful detail. Including peacocks, bir...
Wood
19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Painted Bentwood Brides Box. An oval-shaped bentwood style brides box with a painted lid and sides. The lid features a central scene depicting a woman in a yellow gown, pink bow...
Wood
$1,447Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set A highly decorative and rare example of a late 19th Century hand painted Kashmir inkwell and boxes set. Size: (inkwel...
Pine
Victorian Campaign Military Artist Watercolour Box By Reeves Sons War Department
Located in Norwich, England
A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London.
Brass, Tin
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The English Victorian box is dressed with a scalloped apron surround base, and when opened, reveals a two-compartment interior.
Gold Leaf
Enamel Box Gilt Inside Painted Flowers Garlands Lady's Portrait, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait. Specifications: 1. The surface of round box is made of white enamel. Additionally, it is stunningly decorated with ...
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted Collectible This exquisite pair of Halcyon Days enamel boxes features beautifully hand-decorated design...
Metal, Enamel
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Large Oval Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity/Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large oval hand painted porcelain vanity box. It depicts a scene of two Victorian young ladies in a garden.
Porcelain
1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in original green paint.
Wood
Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest Covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880 A charming antique Staffordshire painted hen on a nest-covered box or tureen, dating to circa 1880.
Porcelain
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. Porcelain bombe casket with cobalt blue and ...
Porcelain
Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850
Located in Bath, GB
A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...
Brass
Group of Three Vintage English Enamel Boxes Hand-Painted Bird-Themed Designs
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of Three Enamel Boxes – Hand-Painted Collectible Bird-Themed Designs A set of three English enamel boxes showcasing the mastery in fine English enameling, each featuring a uniqu...
Metal, Enamel
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Franz Bergman School, Austria, Circa 1890 Presenting an exceptional Vienna woven bronze basket box with a cold...
Bronze
Limoges Porcelain Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges France Porcelain Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with a bouquet of flowers in the center and blue and gilt scrolls around it. I...
Porcelain
$716Sale Price|20% Off
French Gilt Bronze Hand Painted Portrait of Fabiola Dresser Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an hexagonal shaped patinated bronze vanity box enfolded in the interior with a delicate fabric. It has a hand painted portrait of Fabiola, she was a member of a wealthy Roma...
Bronze
Limoges Porcelain Needle Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges France Porcelain Needle Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with branches of flowers alternated by pink and gilt bands. Inside the ...
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...
Porcelain
19th Century Painters Box
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 19th century painters box has centuries of patina. Layers and layers of paintresidues, scratches and handling has transformed this utilitary item to a intriguing object. Its str...
Wood
Antique English Playing Card Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian English wood playing card box with a Jack of Clubs painted on paper on the front and book paper all around.
Wood, Paper
Limoges Porcelain Oval Small Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Oval Small Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with blue swags and branches of roses. In the center di...
Porcelain
19th Century English Paper Mâché Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted papier mâché box with original perfume bottles.
Wood
English Victorian 1870s Tea Caddy with Faux Painted Tortoise Finish and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian tea caddy from the late 19th century, with faux painted tortoise finish and patinated brass accents.
Brass
19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray
By Royal Worcester
Located in High Point, NC
A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...
Porcelain
Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner
By Franz Wagner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory is illustrious for its production of porcelain boxes like this one hand-painted by Franz Wagner. The artist paints a beautiful and luminescent miniat...
Bronze
$912Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Vessel
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Vessel A stylish late 19th Century hand painted Kashmiri vessel. Covered in intricate painted flowers and geometric shapes. Gesso over pine cons...
Pine
BIRKS - Vintage Majolica Basket Weave Box & Cover - Italy - Circa 1980's
By Henry Birks
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS (Retailer) - Vintage hand painted majolica basket weave box - the ceramic box featuring a sprig of raspberries to the top of the lid, the leaves forming the handle - glazed fin...
Ceramic
Pair of English Victorian 19th Century Red Lacquer Cellarettes with Chinoiseries
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Victorian period red lacquered tôle cellarettes from the 19th century with gilded Chinoiserie décor and lion paw feet. This exquisite pair of English Victorian peri...
Brass, Tôle
Vintage English Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes With Sentimental Quotes, Floral Decor
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of 4 vintage Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes. "Yesterday and Tomorrow" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: A floral and vine motif decorates the edges of the lid. Quote: "Ther...
Metal, Enamel
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Signed Wavecrest Opal Glass Putti Motif Table Box
By CF Monroe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Signed Wavecrest Opal Glass Putti Motif Table Box C.F. Monroe Company, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1890 This 19th-century signed Wavecrest opal glass putti motif table...
Bronze
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.
Paper
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The box opens to reveal the writing surface which is also painted with scrolled gilt accents.
Paper
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral design and riparia...
Gold Leaf
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....
Metal, Brass
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is const...
Paper
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras
By Legras & Cie, Legras Montjoye
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant French Art Nouveau jewelry box attributed to Legras, crafted from vivid cobalt and sapphire blue art glass and delicately hand-enameled with graceful white blossoms and so...
Enamel
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.
Paper
Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Box is a white opaline glass with a raised bright gold decoration and tiny hand-painted blue-and-white flowers, small dots and dashes, finished with a brass hinge and closure.
Brass, Gold Leaf
A 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plate in Original Museum Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted porcelain cabinet plate with elaborate hand decorated raised gilt border, the central figure of a bishop. The porcelain is 19th Century German or Austrian, with a bea...
Porcelain, Glass, Giltwood
Vintage English Floral Inlaid Decorative Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exemplifying high Victorian craftsmanship, this late 19th-century English tea caddy features a serpentine-front bombe silhouette finished in black lacquer with hand-painted gilt scro...
Metal
19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser
Located in Forney, TX
A large 19th century rustic Victorian era industrial general store counter tin bin tea / coffee dispenser - mercantile retail display with beautifully aged distressed patina. Pain...
Metal
$810Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-19th Century Decorative Lacquered Wooden Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and elegant lacquered snuff box was handmade in The Netherlands. It is painted on both sides: there's the scene of the fire in Hamburg on the right so detailed to be as ...
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Tea Tin
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century chinoiserie tea tin from England.
Tin
Antique Painted Wicker Lidded Box On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The square lidded box on stand is painted in dark hunter green and finely constructed with beaded and scrolled details. The dome top has a hinged lid and two side corners have rings....
Wicker
$800 / set
Early 20th Century Tole Painted Coal Box
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful tole painted floral design on the front of the coal bucket with matching shovel.
Brass, Tin
Antique Victorian Opal Glass Biscuit Jar Box Hand Painted Floral Motif Gnome Lid
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Victorian Satin / Opaline Glass Biscuit Jar with Hand-Painted Floral Décor and Silverplate Lid, Late 19th Century A charming and finely crafted Victorian satin or opaline gl...
Silver Plate
19th Century Metal and Painted Coal Box
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century metal and painted coal box, having a turned brass handle on the top, decorative brass hinges on the lid which has a painted floral design, a carved brass knob at the bot...
Metal
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Located in Northampton, GB
When opened the Letter Box contains a hook that houses the clock key and a kitemark which dates the clock to second half of the 19th century during the Victorian period 1878.
Brass
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante metal handle and lock that enhance its functionality and historical charm. The exterior...
Wood
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mache sewing box painted with sprays of flowers, all brought to life with oval-framed trailing & scrolling gold leaf decoration, with beautiful vibrant colors and detailed pic...
Paper
Victorian Money Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1890s English Victorian style painted Scotty dog shaped money box.
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
19th Century England Victorian Satinwood Wood Painted Dome Top Work Box, 1880s
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Roma, RM
Dome top work box it is a rare piece in Satinwood, late Victorian period, hand painted...superb a Sheraton Revival, a revival that looks original for its superb workmanship, done sup...
Satinwood
19th Century Painted Papier Mache Box Set
Located in Godalming, GB
Victorian painted papier mache box enclosing five further painted boxes, decorated with parrots, fruits, foliage and gilded scrolls
Paper
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865
Located in Wells, ME
English Winsor and Newton mahogany with ebony stringing paint box with drawer. This paint box retains its original Winsor and Newton Label in the lid as well as in the bottom of the ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Griesbaum singing Bird Box A stunning bird box in a uniquely painted case, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegance. The mechanism is wound from the bottom, and with a simple slide...
Metal, Other
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presenting a classic 19th-century French craftsmanship treasure: a gorgeous opaline glass box with a lovely flower design! Save your most prized possession in this 7.5x9.5x7.5 cm cir...
Crystal, Enamel
Pair of 19th Century Wig Box with Leather Tufted Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century pair of wig boxes with leather tufted lids. The bodies of the wig boxes are ornately detailed with a royal coat of arms framed by a Unicorn and Lion. The swag at t...
Leather
Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Impressive and very decorative papier mâché sewing cabinet painted with images taken from the book The Beauties of the Bosphorous, by Julia Pardoe, and illustrated by William Henry B...
Paper
Unavailable
H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
English Victorian Oak Deskbox with Original Watercolor Portraits by R. Simkin
Located in Wells, ME
English Victorian oak deskbox with two doors that open to reveal a letter rack file, with fitted drawer for pens and inks below. There is a universal paper calendar in its holder abo...
Oak, Paper
Unavailable
H 7 in W 15 in D 8 in
Painted English Victorian Tea Caddy with Original Fittings and Lined in Velvet
Located in Savannah, GA
Black lacquer decorated Victorian tea caddy, the well and the back lined with red velvet; the two mahogany tea canisters are removable. A quintessentially English piece from an Engl...
Tin
Hand Painted and Gilded Papier Mache Aide Memoire
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely hand painted and gilded papier mache aide memoire would have certainly caught the eye when taken from the ladies purse or handbag. The decoration, which covers both sides...
Paper
Unavailable
H 10 in W 8 in D 10 in
Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.
Metal
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Get a hold of this beautiful antique box, and you may feel a part of the past in your hands. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper bo...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 4.14 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
This beautiful opaline glass and copper box was made by skilled French craftspeople between the years 1850 and 1900. The orange-red Moser flower designs on the white milky glass are ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.75 in
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887
Located in Queens Village, NY
Looking for a rare and exquisite addition to your collection? Look no further than this stunning Milky Opaline Murano glass box! With intricate and colorful floral patterns adorning ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 8.25 in W 9 in D 8.25 in
Papier Mâché Painted Antique Gold Leaf Mother of Pearl Jewelry Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché jewelry cabinet. Decorated with floral gold leaf framing expertly painted scenes of Maypole dancing to the front and top. The sides have further painted panels, one of a...
Other
19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-crafted in China for the European market, this Asian-style English black lacquered octagonal hinged tea caddy features a decorative stenciled motif of pagodas and foliage in gil...
Pewter
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Large papier Mache tea caddy with sloping top, professionally painted all round. The top of papier Mache tea caddy features a beautiful rural themed scene, and the front, a hunting s...
Paper
Victorian Silver 'Tube of Paint' Stamp Box / Stamp Moistener
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare Victorian novelty silver Stamp Box combined with a Stamp Moistener and made in the form of a wedge shaped tube of paint with screw off cover.
Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian painted papier mâché inkstand. A beautiful ladies papier mâché inkstand daring with inlaid birds and leaves to the top of the box in mother of peal, there are wonderful de...
Paper
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
Home Cinema Walnut Side Box with Fridge by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A lot more than just a normal furnishing accessory, this square box for home cinema is a one-piece tool that you can use to hold your foods and beverages, but also to keep them cool ...
Marble, Griotte Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Victorian Watercolour Box by Winsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
These highly sought-after Victorian paint boxes are particularly a joy to find made by the famous Winsor & Newton.
Mahogany
Sold
H 1.38 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Lacquer
Sold
H 5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Located in Peabody, MA
Victorian era seashell decorated souvenir box from the famed Margate Grotto in England. Two panoramic panels depict the Margate resort.
Shell, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 3.35 in W 9.65 in D 8.47 in
Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's paint box. An English, mahogany and ebony carry case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Wood, Ebony
19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Mughal painted wooden box We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand crafted Indian compartmental wooden box. Covered in ornate floral, bird and figure hand paint...
Pine
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.