Large 18th century carved oak newel post
Located in Malton, GB
A wonderfully sculptural 18th century carved newel post, with a beautifully weathered surface and exceptional hand-worked detail. Originally forming part of a staircase, the post ha...
Oak
Diminutive Vase By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Terracotta
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Sweet and diminutive vase using the Neriage technique by Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France Ceramic glazed shaped vase, with mosaic patterning and eau de nil accents Signed Vallauris...
Ceramic
16th/17th Century Spanish Renaissance Giltwood Angel Fries Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
An exceptional rare Spanish Renaissance carved sculptural frieze, circa 1580-1620. Originating from a noble, high-end cabinet or chest from the height of the Spanish Golden Age, the ...
Wood
Sculptural Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming little flower-shaped pewter vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Small flower-shaped pewter vase raised on a foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just A...
Pewter
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Floral Trinket Box Signed Inaba, Meiji
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel box signed Inaba, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895. Distinguished by its magnificent golden yellow enamel grou...
Enamel
Diskometal Sculpture of Calf designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming naturalistic Diskometal Sculpture depicting a standing calf designed by Just Andersen in 1938. * Diskometal sculpture of a standing calf with naturalistic detailing * Desig...
Metal
Vintage Pablo Zabal Carved Pottery Penguin - Chile, 1960s-90s
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage pottery penguin by Chilean artist, Pablo Zabal. Produced as part of his "Blue Zoo Ceramics" series between 1960 to 1990. Finished in a muted matt...
Ceramic
Antique Austrian Desk Signet with Pug or Frenchie Figurine, Bronze Finish, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming late 19th-century Austrian antique desk signet featuring a beautifully detailed pug or French Bulldog figurine mounted on an elegant turned stand. The sculptural dog has a...
Bronze, Metal
Set of 10 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures 1983
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Faceted, colorful Lucite set of ten Vasa Mihich cube sculptures; one is signed Vasa and dated "83." These stunning square blocks of color change at angles of play of light. Vasa is a...
Lucite
Antique French Desk Accessory, Ormolu, Cut Glass and a Quill Pen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This charming antique French souvenir desk accessory from the 20th century beautifully captures the romance of Paris in a compact and highly decorative form. Crafted as a letter hold...
Metal
Flower-shaped Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Charming small flower-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Small sculptural flower-shaped Diskometal vase raised on a foot * Designer: Just Andersen...
Metal
Spaghetti Special Yellow and Pink Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
A large decorative vase combining clear antique pink resin with intricate yellow spiral details that mimic spaghetti strands. Designed by Gaetano Pesce as part of the Fish Design col...
Resin
Pair of Monumental Classical Bacchus Figures in Fiberglass Sculptures
Located in Long Island City, NY
An impressive matching pair of monumental classical Bacchus sculptures, each standing an impressive 78 inches tall. Offered together as a pair, these magnificent life-size figures em...
Fiberglass
Pair Large Green Blown Glass Demijohn Bottles, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
A very near size pair of hand blown to mold rich emerald green glass demijohn bottles w/ a slightly irregular large bulbous form and some very minimal bubbling. European, likely Fren...
Blown Glass
Rare French Bloodstone Sterling Silver Cherub Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French bloodstone and sterling silver mounted inkwell, dating to circa 1920, distinguished by its elaborate sculptural silverwork, richly colored polished stone, and f...
Sterling Silver
Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming pair of Swedish Christmas figurines from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain. These whimsical figures capture the nostalgic...
Porcelain
Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Overlay Glass Goblet with Floral Decoration
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Bohemian glass goblet featuring cobalt blue glass layered over opaque white glass and cut to reveal the contrasting colors. Th...
Glass
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rare Six Drawer Jewelry Chest, Attributed to Inaba
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare and exquisitely decorated Meiji Period circa 1890 Japanese cloisonne enamel jewelry chest attributed to Inaba, fashioned as a miniature cabinet with ...
Enamel
Frederick Rhead Foley Intarsio Geese Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare Wileman & Co Foley Intarsio Geese vase designed by renowned Arts & Crafts ceramicist Frederick Hurten Rhead (British, 1880-1942) and dating from around 1900. Th...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder Aachener Giesserei
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder from Aachener Giesserei, 1960s
Cast Iron
Lee and Naomi Peck Studio Craft Sculptural Fish Box in Koa Wood and Etched Brass
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural fish box by Lee and Naomi Peck USA circa 1980's Organic fish form box crafted of Hawaiian koa and cherry wood Pivoting etched brass lid with stylized fish motif in contra...
Copper, Brass
1960s Stunning Grey Ashtray/Bowl/Catchall By Flavio Poli for S
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous grey ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in italy. This piece exemplifies the iconic sommerso (submerged) glass technique. Fe...
Murano Glass
Mounted Genuine Turtle Shell Decorative Sculpture Mounted On Coral Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior decor with this striking, one-of-a-kind sculptural piece featuring a genuine turtle carapace meticulously prepared and elevated as fine art. Expertly mounted on...
Coral
Rare Atmos Mantel Clock Jaeger Le Cultre 1946
By Woka Lamps, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vienna, AT
Serial# 11206, In 1928 a Neuchatel engineer called Jean-Leon Reutter built a clock driven quite literally by air. But it took the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop a few more years to conver...
Brass
Lucite and Copper Penny Cube Object or Paperweight, Postmodern, 1972
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite cube paperweight or decorative object desk accessory, Postmodern design period, 1972. A Lucite cube paperweight or decorative object desk accessory of encased United...
Copper
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box.
Sterling Silver
French Mid-Century Modern Leather Wastepaper Basket, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A sculptural French wastepaper basket from the 1950s, distinguished by its clean, softly rounded silhouette and black leather-clad exterior. A wide leather strap encircles the body, ...
Brass
Mid Century Brass Owls - Set of 3 - Made in Korea, Circa 1960s
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 3 vintage brass owls in varying sizes. Beautiful detailing formed into the brass. Made in Korea. Measurements: 2"W x 2.5"D x 3"H 1.75"W x 2.25"D x 2.5"H 1.5"W x 1.75"D x 1.7...
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood Trinket Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A relatively small rectangular burl wood trinket box, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century. Crafted in a rich burl with a smooth, polished finish. The box works well on...
Wood, Burl
Large Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Large and original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing....
Ceramic, Porcelain
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good original condition....
Ceramic
$1,651Sale Price|21% Off
18th Century Antique Italian White Marble Wall-Mounted Sink Basin
Located in Buisson, FR
An antique European hand-carved solid white marble sink basin, dating to circa 1750–1800. Spanning a versatile width of 41 cm, this unique wall-mounted vessel embodies the raw, miner...
Marble
Italian Cameo Shell Seashell, Neoclassical Style, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian cameo seashell, Neoclassical Revival style, circa mid‑20th century (1950s–1970s), Italy. A well‑proportioned natural seashell intricately hand‑carved with a classical fema...
Shell
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Trinket Box Attributed to Inaba, Meiji
Located in Long Island City, NY
Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Trinket Box Attributed to Inaba, Meiji, circa 1895 Description An exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket b...
Enamel
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Angel Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
A refined and highly expressive hand-carved wooden sculpture of a floating angel (putto), dating from circa 1720-1740, Italy. This early carving immediately stands out due to its rar...
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture / Paper Weight, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Evan Jensen, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco bronze sculpture / paper weight with amazing patina. Made in Denmark in the 1930s by an unknown designer and manufacturer. Great original condition.
Bronze
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Trinket Box Attributed to Inaba, Meiji
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket box attributed to the celebrated Inaba workshop, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895. Distinguished by its magnificent coiled drag...
Enamel
Danish Modern Egg Shaped Money Bank in Brass by Hans Bunde for Carl Cohr, 1960s
By Hans Bunde
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare Egg shaped money bank (in The Smile series) in solid brass featuring a red removable money slot. Designed by the Danish Silversmith Hans Bunde and made by Cohr in Denmark...
Brass
Vintage Blue Citizen Ships Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Citizen navy slave clock designed during the 1970s and produced till 1990s. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a light blue ( grey)...
Iron, Chrome
Nordic Geometric Design Ceramic Vase by Kloster Keramik, Teal and Lilac Motifs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Kloster Keramik Hand made Vase, Ystad - Geometric Scandinavian Design, 1950s Height: approx. 15.5 cm Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age Original manufacturer's label. ...
Ceramic
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Pink Enamel Goldstone Vase Dragons
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dr...
Enamel
Mid Century Large Yellow Lucite Grape Cluster, 1960s
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large mid century lucite grape cluster. Spherical lucite grapes are held together by metal wires in shades of yellow. Fastened on a natural wood stem with green plastic leaves tuck...
Lucite, Wood
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Nouveau Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter vase with decorative motifs depicting a woman with a dove * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just And...
Pewter
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Svedbom, 1930s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau Pewter Candlesticks with sculptural horse figures designed by Ernst Svedbom in Sweden in the late 1930s. * Pair of two (2) pewter candlestick holders wit...
Pewter
Vintage Murano Glass Square Bowl by G. Campanella & C., Italy, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking vintage Murano glass bowl by G. Campanella & C., made in Murano, Italy. The substantial square-form vessel features a clear glass body with rich emerald green and amber-gold...
Murano Glass
Antique Large Japan Musha Samurai Boy Days Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Meiji, H5
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Large and heavy Japan Musha Samurai Boy Days Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll This is a Japanese Boys Day doll of a Japanese warlord, a Daimyo f...
Metal
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Baluster shape. Birds and greenery motif against the turquoise ...
Enamel
Mid Century Modern Textured Olive Green Murano Glass Bud Vase Italy 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Unsual finish in this blown Murano Glass Bud Vase from the 1960s. The peblle like finish was attained when the hot glass was blown into a mold, the mold seams seem to be part of the...
Blown Glass
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Swiveling Nickel - plated art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Original condition The picture is only for the photoshoot it is not included. Picture size max: H: 12cm B: 6,5cm
Nickel
Scandinavian Art Deco Bronze Dish, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Scandinavian Art Deco bronze dish, manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden during the 1930s. The shallow, circular dish features a beautifully aged green, brown and dark br...
Bronze
19th Century English Regency Burl Wood Box With Working Lock and Key
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency burlwood veneer box. A handsome box with great patina that only comes from age and use. The interior has a false lift out bottom revealing a space for st...
Burl
Modernist Architectural Wood Ornament Sculpture Abstract Tuning Fork, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning tropical wood abstract sculpture is architecturally impressive, with its stylized tuning fork design. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1950. The elong...
Wood
Mid-Century Bronze Crab Sculpture With Hinged Top, Brazil 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture of a crab with hinged top that opens, Brazil circa 1960s. Unsigned.
Bronze
Vintage Jade Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lions Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic and sculptural, this pair of jade-green marble Foo Dog guardian lions channels the opulent spirit of Hollywood Regency and Tony Duquette-inspired interiors. Rich natural vei...
Marble
$1,252 / item
Handcrafted ceramic candelabra by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...
Ceramic
Ceramic candelabra by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...
Ceramic
Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, IT
Timeless elegance encapsulated in a set of photo frames designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composed of a brass band, which in its curvature keeps the two hand-cut c...
Brass
Grueby Style Arts & Crafts Lustre Glazed Art Pottery Scarab Beetle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Arts & Crafts lustre glazed art pottery scarab beetle attributed to the Grueby Faience Company and dating from around 1900. Originating from a private collection the pott...
Pottery
Exceptional Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Phoenix Dragon Box Signed Inaba
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional and unusually large Japanese cloisonne enamel box, signed Inaba on the underside, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895. A magnificent example of Japanese decorative ...
Enamel
Light-Bronze Desk Set designed by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant three-Piece Desk Set in Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s and 1930s. * Desk set in light bronze constituted of a pen holder, pen tray, and lette...
Bronze
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
The 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.
