Decorative Objects
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Precious Stone
Late 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Hardwood
1850s English Campaign Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1890s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Silver
1760s Dutch Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Quartz
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron, Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects
Terracotta, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Korean Minimalist Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Shell
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Other
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ebony, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Copper
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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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