Decorative Objects
19th Century English Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1990s American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s South African Minimalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Minimalist Decorative Objects
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century Decorative Objects
Bone
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century British Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Mahogany
2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Plywood
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Decorative Objects
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Objects
Bone, Wood, Bamboo
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
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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