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Antique Gilded Wooden Objects
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
8 cm. 3 - cymatium (visible from both sides) cm. 63 x h.11 x depth 5 cm. It was a golden wooden
Category

Early 19th Century French Other Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Gilded Wooden Objects
Antique Gilded Wooden Objects

Antique Gilded Wooden Objects

$3,619 / set
Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object. The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi

$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introduce interesting items. This was once used as a workbench in Japan. It's shaped like a penis, but one side of the tip has a mark that looks like it was hit and is slightly scr...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

$800
Large Wooden Object, France, Wabi Sabi, circa 1900
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An expressive wooden form with a strong sculptural presence. Its dark, timeworn surface reveals
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Large Wooden Object, France, Wabi Sabi, circa 1900
Large Wooden Object, France, Wabi Sabi, circa 1900

Large Wooden Object, France, Wabi Sabi, circa 1900

$2,050
Wooden Object Carved with Deer in the 19th Century Black Forest Style
Located in Marseille, FR
Object in a bell jar, a sort of black forest style cup. Probably German or Austrian object from the
Category

19th Century Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Wooden Object Carved with Deer in the 19th Century Black Forest Style
Wooden Object Carved with Deer in the 19th Century Black Forest Style

Wooden Object Carved with Deer in the 19th Century Black Forest Style

$2,429
Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wall-hanging object combines a naturally weathered block of wood with iron fittings. It likely
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament
Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament

Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament

$1,100
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
stand, or Bonsai stand, but also as an art object, making it a perfect match for a variety of interior
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi

$480
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique display stand was made from old wood from the Taisho period in Japan. In Japan. It was used as a bonsai stand. It is finished with red lacquer to highlight its natural e...
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi

$480
Antique Handmade Khatam Wooden Pen Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Khatem, which is the art of decorating the surface of wooden objects in a mosaic-like style with
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Handmade Khatam Wooden Pen Box
Antique Handmade Khatam Wooden Pen Box

Antique Handmade Khatam Wooden Pen Box

$365
Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century wooden casting pattern. Probably as part of a drive shaft. Shaft in the shape
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

$325
Antique Moroccan Stakes made into Wooden Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
Moroccan wall sconces, made from a set of three intricately carved wooden objects used by travelers
Category

Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Moroccan Stakes made into Wooden Sconces
Antique Moroccan Stakes made into Wooden Sconces

Antique Moroccan Stakes made into Wooden Sconces

$2,100 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century wooden casting pattern. Probably as part of a drive shaft. Shaft in the shape
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

$324
Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s Jewelry box with retractable
Category

1920s Chinese Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s
Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s

Chinese antique Wooden cat jewelry box or object holder, 1920s

$267
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

$450
Grand Tour object: a pair of metal sculptures on wooden bases, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Grand Tour Object: A pair of small sculptures in white metal and bronze finish, depicting a
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Grand Tour object: a pair of metal sculptures on wooden bases, Italy 1870.
Grand Tour object: a pair of metal sculptures on wooden bases, Italy 1870.

Grand Tour object: a pair of metal sculptures on wooden bases, Italy 1870.

$1,821
1920s Wooden Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of exotic rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little
Category

1920s Indian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

1920s Wooden Box
1920s Wooden Box

1920s Wooden Box

$375
1900s French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden box is a charming example of utilitarian craftsmanship, defined by its
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Box
1900s French Wooden Box

1900s French Wooden Box

$995
1900s French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French wooden box is a charming example of utilitarian craftsmanship elevated by
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Box
1900s French Wooden Box

1900s French Wooden Box

$795
1920s French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French wooden box is crafted with clean, architectural lines that highlight the beauty
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

1920s French Wooden Box
1920s French Wooden Box

1920s French Wooden Box

$595
Round Wooden Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier
Category

1920s Indian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Round Wooden Indian Box
Round Wooden Indian Box

Round Wooden Indian Box

$350
Antique Wooden Cash Register
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Oak - Minor signs of use due to age and use - all seems in functional order - Missing one key from down part drawer but the drawer is not locked and can be opened
Category

Early 1900s Central American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Wooden Cash Register
Antique Wooden Cash Register

Antique Wooden Cash Register

$1,190
19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
French domestic objects from the period. Versatile in function and timeless in appearance, this box works
Category

19th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box

19th Century French Wooden Box

$595
Vintage Wooden Cog Pattern
Located in Napa, CA
1880s wooden mold for making metal COGs from the UK. Mounted on metal stand, could also be mounted
Category

19th Century British Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Cog Pattern
Vintage Wooden Cog Pattern

Vintage Wooden Cog Pattern

$2,750
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau wood oblong shaped box with etched floral design.
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Wooden Objects

Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box

Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box

$390
Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, or eclectic interior, or within a collection of antique Asian objects. Main features: Antique wooden
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan
Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

$546
19th century wooden box
Located in Brecht, BE
a bentwood box used in the 19th century by a Spanish Milliner, the inscription on the box says Grandos Uva Negros, wich means big dark grapes, lovely decorative item, great patina ...
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Bentwood

19th century wooden box
19th century wooden box

19th century wooden box

$546
A wooden lockbox, 19th century.
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Swedish wooden lockbox, 19th century.
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Pine

A wooden lockbox, 19th century.
A wooden lockbox, 19th century.

A wooden lockbox, 19th century.

$461
Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box
Located in Southall, GB
Original Victorian Hand Painted gilt wooden decorative coffee table box.
Category

19th Century English Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box
Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box

Victorian Hand Painted Wooden box

$1,046
19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A 19th-century Japanese lacquered wooden box, finely decorated according to traditional Japanese
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box
19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

$546
Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style burled wooden hinged box.
Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Burl

Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box
Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box

Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box

$640
Antique Chess Storage Wooden Boxes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique walnut wooden boxes suitable for containing chess. You can choose among these four: (3
Category

Late 19th Century English Other Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chess Storage Wooden Boxes
Antique Chess Storage Wooden Boxes

Antique Chess Storage Wooden Boxes

$340 Sale Price / item
30% Off
English Victorian Wooden Box with Horses
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style wood decorated box with horse heads and horses
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Wooden Objects

English Victorian Wooden Box with Horses
English Victorian Wooden Box with Horses

English Victorian Wooden Box with Horses

$1,850
American Tramp Art Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19/20th Century) Tramp Art large rectangular shaped wood box with two bottom drawers and scalloped design
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

American Tramp Art Wooden Box
American Tramp Art Wooden Box

American Tramp Art Wooden Box

$1,650
Wooden Box, Austria from 1924
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden box with beautiful marquetry work made in Vienna in 1924.
Category

1920s Austrian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Brass

Wooden Box, Austria from 1924
Wooden Box, Austria from 1924

Wooden Box, Austria from 1924

$698
18th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Houston, TX
Carved wooden angel from Private Chapel in Provence. Wonderful detail in Angel's hair and draped
Category

18th Century French Folk Art Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

18th Century Carved Wooden Angel
18th Century Carved Wooden Angel

18th Century Carved Wooden Angel

$15,000
18th century painted wooden sewing box
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 18th century blacked wooden sewing box with gold painted decoration all around brass
Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

18th century painted wooden sewing box
18th century painted wooden sewing box

18th century painted wooden sewing box

$886
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Bin Early 20th-century hand-crafted wooden harvest trug from
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container

$194 / item
American Country Wooden Duck
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Cent) wood figure of duck decoy with weight
Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Wooden Objects

American Country Wooden Duck
American Country Wooden Duck

American Country Wooden Duck

$1,200
Italian Renaissance Wooden Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance oak carved sculpture featuring a semi-nude woman gasping looking upwards with hellenistic drapery wrapped around her arms and abdomen holding a staff and a cub in...
Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Wooden Sculpture
Italian Renaissance Wooden Sculpture

Italian Renaissance Wooden Sculpture

$1,850
Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824 A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box
Category

1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Birch

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824
Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824

Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824

$825 / item
American Country Wooden Duck
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Cent) painted wood figure of duck decoy
Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Paint

American Country Wooden Duck
American Country Wooden Duck

American Country Wooden Duck

$1,500
19th Century French Dough Trough
Located in Middleburg, VA
any space! This rustic wooden object is a 19th Century French Dough Trough or Bread Bowl, handmade
Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

19th Century French Dough Trough
19th Century French Dough Trough

19th Century French Dough Trough

$500
American Victorian Country style Brown Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Country style wooden box with four brass corners and a carved floral front
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Country style Brown Wooden Box
American Victorian Country style Brown Wooden Box

American Victorian Country style Brown Wooden Box

$375
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This wooden wall clock by Meiji was produced in Japan in the 1920s. With its round, black wooden
Category

1920s Japanese Industrial Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

$850
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This wooden wall clock by Aichi was produced in Japan in the 1920s. With its round, black wooden
Category

1920s Japanese Industrial Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

$1,518
18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century leather-covered wooden letter box from the Louis XVI period. H: 22cm, W: 18cm, D
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.
18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.

18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.

$1,943
Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
, pewter, and ceramics objects started to become introduced into society. The longevity of wooden objects
Category

Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy

$9,019
1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s wooden box with iron corners.
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Iron

1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners
1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners

1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners

$2,429
18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina
Category

18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box
18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box

18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box

$2,500
English Country Wooden Ship Wheel
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style wooden ship wheel with spokes. (19th Cent)
Category

19th Century British British Colonial Antique Wooden Objects

English Country Wooden Ship Wheel
English Country Wooden Ship Wheel

English Country Wooden Ship Wheel

$5,600
Antique Gilt Wooden Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful gilt wooden frame, suitable for a picture or a mirror, vertically or horizontally. It's
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Gilt Wooden Frame
Antique Gilt Wooden Frame

Antique Gilt Wooden Frame

$1,457
Early 19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this early 19th-century French wooden box, a testament to the era's skilled
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 19th Century French Wooden Box
Early 19th Century French Wooden Box

Early 19th Century French Wooden Box

$1,795
Wooden Abstract Sculpture, France, 1900s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A small sculptural object carved from hardwood and set on a stone base, featuring a softly rounded
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Abstract Sculpture, France, 1900s
Wooden Abstract Sculpture, France, 1900s

Wooden Abstract Sculpture, France, 1900s

$1,800
19th Century English Turned Wooden Salt Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century turned sycamore and mahogany salt box from England. The top of the box has a wonderfully turned back portion from which the box can be hung, following down to a flat ba...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore

19th Century English Turned Wooden Salt Box
19th Century English Turned Wooden Salt Box

19th Century English Turned Wooden Salt Box

$1,195
Antique Wooden Casket, Covered Impressed Paper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
French wooden casket, covered with colored and impressed paper with ancient processing system
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Antique Wooden Casket, Covered Impressed Paper
Antique Wooden Casket, Covered Impressed Paper

Antique Wooden Casket, Covered Impressed Paper

$868 Sale Price
20% Off
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Wooden sculpture utilitarian art, 19th century water wheel mounted on Stand. This is a decorative
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel

$2,400
Tissue box with wooden details and rosewood trembles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tissue box with wooden details and rosewood trembles with silver accents on the lid
Category

19th Century European Antique Wooden Objects

Materials

Silver

Tissue box with wooden details and rosewood trembles
Tissue box with wooden details and rosewood trembles

Tissue box with wooden details and rosewood trembles

$700 Sale Price
30% Off
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Antique Wooden Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wooden objects available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all antique wooden objects available were constructed with great care. Antique wooden objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque, Folk Art and Victorian antique wooden objects are consistently popular styles. Many antique wooden objects are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Rajhastani and Europa Antiques produced popular antique wooden objects that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Wooden Objects?

Prices for antique wooden objects start at $40 and top out at $850,650 with the average selling for $1,224.

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.

Questions About Antique Wooden Objects
  • What were antique wooden bowls used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Why is condition important for antique items and what it tells us about the authenticity of an object?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020

    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.

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