Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Italian brass "Question Mark" magnifying glass.
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Italian brass "Question Mark" magnifying glass.
Brass
Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally de...
Porcelain
Victorian Burmese Glass Vases Set by Thomas Webb & Sons, England, 1890
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Exceptional set of three English Burmese art glass vases manufactured by Thomas Webb & Sons in England during the Victorian period, circa the late 19th century. The pieces displa...
Glass
Mid-Century Wood and Metal Box with Dachshund Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming Mid-Century rectangular Italian hand crafted box in wood and metal with a charming dachshund dog affixed on the lid. This box can be used to store your favorite pieces ...
Metal
Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. ...
Hardwood, Pine
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm
Iron
Serpentine Jar Toothpick Holder Incense Matchstick Vanity Use
Located in Somis, CA
This elegant octagonal serpentine stone vessel is finely carved and highly polished, with a distinctive eight-sided form and a secure screw-on domed lid. The pale celadon-green stone...
Serpentine
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Wood
Vintage Green Seiko Ships Double-Sided Wall Clock, 1970s
By Seiko
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial triangle ships wall clock made by SEIKO in Japan during the 1970s. These clocks were used on large tankers and cargo ships. It features a dark green metal body, a ...
Iron
2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines. Purchased at Stones Throw Antiques, Lenox Massach...
Porcelain
"MONUMENTAL" Antique Chinese Export 25" Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl w/270 People
Located in Norton, MA
This is a huge, monumental Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl with 25 inch in diameter and 10 inch in height, and about 270 (+-) people on the entire bowl inside and outside sho...
Porcelain
Art Deco Hand-Painted White Scalloped Bowl by Arthur Percy, Gefle, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco serving bowl designed by Arthur Percy (1886–1976) for Gefle Porslinsfabrik, from the Gyllen series. The organically scalloped, undulating form gives the bowl...
Stoneware
Hermes, Paris - Novelty Horse Head Vide Poche / Dish c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the removable horse head on a stand. The dish is fully signed by the iconic F...
Silver Plate
French Mid-Century Wicker Basket with Lid, 1950s Elegant Storage
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Mid-Century Modern wicker basket dates to the 1950s and combines refined design with highly practical storage. The generously sized woven wicker container is fitt...
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Hungarian Zsolnay Tádé Sikorski Openwork Floral Mallow Vases
By Zsolnay, Tádé Sikorski
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique art nouveau Zsolnay reticulated pierced openwork floral faience vases from the Mályva (Mallow) series. Designed by Tádé Sikorski. Made in Pecs Hungary. Five C...
Porcelain
Antique Art Deco Picture Frame, Gilded Brass, around 1925, Austria
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique picture frame in a wonderful shaped out of 4 woven straw or basket weave resembling sticks. Austria in the 1920s: these were the typical items to display portraits of your lo...
Brass
Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Japanese Linden 8 day figural Diana swinging clock statue. It features an Art Deco / Nouveau Diana statue holding a swinging clock pendulum. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.875" ...
Metal
$700 / item
La Rosa White Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
A striking centerpiece showcasing open roses in a captivating glossy white finish. Crafted from fine ceramics, this piece combines artistic elegance with color, making it a standout ...
Ceramic
Large Gothic Revival Oak Chandelier with Six Gargoyles Holding Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
There are chandeliers that illuminate a room, and there are chandeliers that seem to bring an entire world with them. This remarkable Gothic Revival example certainly belongs to the...
Wrought Iron
Limoges Bisque Trinket Box with Neo-Classical Relief with Cherubs.
By Limoges
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bisque Trinket Box / Jewelry Casket with Neo-Classical Relief with Cherubs by Limoges, France. Will hallmark: LIMOGES , FRANCE. Late 1800s/early 1900s. In good condition, smaller/n...
Porcelain
Round Glass Ashtray, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French glass ashtray dating from the 1970s, featuring a minimalist circular design with a softly hammered texture that beautifully catches and reflects the light. Crafted in ...
Glass, Art Glass
«Rays of Sunshine» gold plated sterling silver picture frame by Tiffany & Co.
Located in View Park, CA
Vintage Beautiful “ Rays of Sunshine” design Tiffany & Co. 18kt gold plated sterling silver frame, never used. Comes in original box. The glass for the frame is still wrapped in ...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Sculptural Arm from a Religious Carving Workshop
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking early 20th-century French sculptural fragment, carved in solid boxwood and depicting a raised arm and hand. The piece comes from a French workshop known for the productio...
Boxwood
Mexican Modernist "Metales Casados" Box by Los Castillos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style: Mexican Modern Materials: Silver, Copper, Brass Plated, Wood Liner Designer: Humberto Castillo Manufacturer: Los Castillos
Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere Materials: Polished & Burnished Chrome Metal Disks
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Murano Blown Glass Vase, 1980s, Italian Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano blown glass vase with speckled patterns in amber, orange, and black; 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show slight signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: Height 25; Diameter 15 c...
Glass
Spainish Architectural Model of Alahambra Palace Jewelry Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
SPANISH ARCHITECTURAL MODEL OF ALHAMBRA PALACE JEWELRY BOX Made in Granada, Spain circa 1960's Of square form, finely inlaid in Hispano-Moresque pattern with stained fruit and waln...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Vintage Blue Seiko Double-Sided Ships Wall Clock, 1980s
By Seiko
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Seiko ships wall clock designed during the 1980s in Japan. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a blue metal body, a plastic dials an...
Iron
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round pewter pedestal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1535 * Period: 1918–1926 C...
Pewter
19th Century Majolica Birds Jardinière Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica jardinière planter with 4 birds Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 5 inches , 8 by 5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...
Ceramic
Lundin & Lundberg Art Deco Pewter Vase, Sweden, 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco pewter vase produced by Lundin & Lundberg in 1938. Designed with a beautifully balanced, stepped silhouette, twin loop handles, and a subtly flared neck, t...
Pewter
Vintage Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian 20th C
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculpted Italian marble bust of the famous Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mature adult mounted on an elegant socle stand, and circa 1930 in date. He is shown with Medusa ...
Marble
1911 Antique English Smiths Enfield Brass Nautical Maritime 8 Day Ships Clock 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
This is an authentic, highly collectible vintage Smiths Enfield mechanical marine bulkhead clock. Manufactured in England, this timepiece features a heavy, industrial-grade design mo...
Brass
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...
Glass
Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches
By Jim Budish 1
Located in Troy, MI
Jim Budish "Chauncey" USA circa 2002 A monumental bronze sculpture by American artist Jim Budish Stylized rabbit form with dramatically elongated ears standing 64 inches tall, rend...
Bronze
Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Green & Orange, Italy, 1970
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of Murano art glass vases made using the celebrated Sommerso technique, featuring a striking combination of deep green, orange and transparent glass. The pieces have a sculptur...
Glass
Four 1970s 26 cm Porcelain Wall Plates Temi e Variazioni by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite and rare set of four vintage Tema e Variazioni black and white porcelain wall plates designed by Piero Fornasetti during the 1960s to 1970s. Each plate measures 26 cm in...
Porcelain
Hermès glazed ceramic vide- poche. circa 1945
By Jean Cocteau, Hermès
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Horse's head shaped ceramic vide- poche. Dark brown glaze This design is traditionally attributed to Jean Cocteau. Stamped " Hermès " Hermès circa 1945
Ceramic
Hand-Crafted Malachite Jewelry Box, Italian Design, Peony Patterns
Located in Somis, CA
A striking decorative box, finely crafted in Italy from the finest grade of genuine natural malachite. Expertly polished to reveal the stone’s extraordinary depth and coloration, it ...
Malachite
Besp. 62cm ! Ulmer floor VASE handp. Paris 1950s Baronin Sybille von Rothkirch
By Ulmer
Located in Landshut, BY
Bonjour! A Paris BiG LoVE Vase ! Ordered by the prop master of a West German movie production. The film was made in Munich (Bavaria, Geiselgasteig) back in the late 50s! The vas...
Faience
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate Chinese landscapes and floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while m...
Ceramic
Vintage Cartier sterling silver 9” x 7” picture frame, Italy 20th century
By Cartier
Located in View Park, CA
Beautiful vintage Cartier sterling silver picture frame. Made in Italy. Measures 9” x 7” holds a 5” x 7” photo. professionally polished, looks great with minor evidence of age and u...
Sterling Silver
Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French metal letter holder crafted in the form of a graceful swan. Richly detailed with finely textured feathers and a beautifully curved neck, this sculptural desk accessory...
Metal
Vintage collection of sterling silver picture frames by Tiffany & Co, 20th cent.
Located in View Park, CA
A beautiful collection of vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling silver picture frames: 1. Large classic modern design, Sterling silver with blue leather backing, measured 9”x7” holds a p...
Sterling Silver
Japanese Taisho-Era Silver-Mounted Cloisonne Vase by Ando, Early 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant Japanese cloisonné vase by the celebrated Ando Cloisonné Company, dating to the Taisho period, circa 1912–1926. The vase features a luminous celadon-green ground decorated...
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Georgian Gothic Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional and elegant Georgian mahogany tea caddy having a gently curved rectangular shape with concave ogee edge top with inlay, dentil molding, chamfered corners with fluting ...
Mahogany
1930s Traditional Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Head of Moro Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This exceptional 1930s traditional Sicilian Teste di Moro vase is a remarkable testament to rustic sicilian folk art, completely hand-crafted from raw, ungla...
Terracotta
Aesthetic Movement Moon Flask, Franz Anton Mehlem, Japonisme, Germany, 1865
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking Aesthetic Movement moon flask by Franz Anton Mehlem, made in Germany in 1865, its flattened earthenware form richly decorated with Japonisme motifs. The broad circular bo...
Enamel
White "Våga, Cararra" pot - Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning white flowerpot from the Våga-serie (Wave) designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsbergs Studio in the 1950s. The pot is 20 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except fro...
Stoneware
$900
Layers of Light
Located in היוגב, IL
This piece is one of ten vessels from the collection "Floral Architecture" — a series exploring structure, material, and presence through botanical logic. "Layers of Light" is forme...
Ceramic
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Metal
Japanese Lacquered Box with Bird Decoration, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant rectangular lacquered wood box, featuring a delicate hand-painted design on the lid depicting two cranes in flight amidst flowers and foliage. Crafted using traditional Japanese techniques, it boasts a beautiful original patina that attests to its age and authenticity. Equipped with a front lock (key not included), this box could have been used to store precious documents, jewelry, writing accessories, or personal items. Its refined decoration and timeless charm make it a wonderful collector's item and decorative piece. An antique piece full of character, ideal for enthusiasts of Japanese art and Asian objects. Style : Japanese Asian Art Meiji Traditional Lacquer 19th Century Key Features : Lacquered wood Hand-painted decoration Crane and flower motif Original lock (key missing) Beautiful antique patina Japanese craftsmanship 19th Century Decorative and collector's item Storage for jewelry or small objects Keywords : japanese lacquer box, antique japanese box, meiji lacquer box...
Wood
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian brown/light‑brown leather box with gold detail, Mid‑Century Modern design, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. A cognac brown leather box with hand-applied gold gilt tooling em...
Leather
Pedestal Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant light bronze pedestal bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pedestal bowl in light bronze alloy with chased decoration along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Mod...
Bronze
Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter, Louis XVI Style, 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and highly decorative antique French cast iron jardinière, or rectangular planter, embodying the timeless elegance of French garden design. This substantial planter p...
Cast Iron
Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Cuckoo Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent antique Black Forest carved walnut cuckoo clock dating from around 1900, beautifully hand carved in the traditional hunting lodge style. Rich in detail and craftsmanshi...
Walnut
Battery-operated Mid-Century wall clock by Mauthe with a glazed ceramic case
Located in München, DE
A very rare and beautiful battery-operated Mid-Century Modern wall clock featuring an additional mechanical timer. Manufactured by Junghans; made in Germany. The casing is made of gl...
Metal
Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco sculpture, titled Leda and the Swan, was created by French artist Gabriel Beauvais during the 1920s. Made of terracotta and finished with an elegant crackle...
Terracotta
English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English Edwardian repoussé brass letter rack, circa 1930. It has a charming fish and stylized foliate design with two slots for letters and correspondence and would be a han...
Brass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century
By Seguso, Angelo Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Italian Murano art glass bowl in a saturated green hue, executed with a controlled bubble interior and an Organic Modern silhouette, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. The f...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.