Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Colombian Other Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Indian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Congolese Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Colombian Decorative Objects
Quartz
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Late 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Bone
20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Plaster
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Chrome
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
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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