Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Danish Japonisme Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
1880s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1760s English Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Wood
1960s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Rattan, Bamboo
1990s Austrian Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Metal
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Walnut
2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
1980s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Decorative Objects
Composition, Gold Plate
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Thai Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Mercury Glass
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Decorative Objects
Limestone
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Malachite
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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