Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Plywood
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Shell
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Greek Archaistic Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1870s Spanish Islamic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1890s French Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
1870s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Glass
1870s French Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Sandstone
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
2010s European Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
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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