Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1760s French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Spelter
1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass, Hardwood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
18th Century French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century German Louis XIV Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Softwood
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
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.