Decorative Objects
2010s Swedish Decorative Objects
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects
Shell
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Dutch Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Plaster
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Pakistani Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Objects
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Czech Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Brass
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Giltwood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Fiberglass, Wood
1980s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Paper
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Majolica, Pottery
20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Clay
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Concrete
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1930s Vintage Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
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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