Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Other
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Metal
1990s American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Reclaimed Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Decorative Objects
Composition, Gold Plate
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century British Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Plywood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Greek Kinetic Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s Portuguese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Plaster, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
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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