Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
2010s European Decorative Objects
Gold
1880s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1790s English Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s French Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Wrought Iron
1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 2000s Polish Decorative Objects
Burlap, Resin
1890s Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
16th Century Korean Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
16th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s French Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Leather
20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Marble
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Nickel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Stucco
19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Wood, Feathers
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1990s Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Danish Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx
Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs
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.
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