Decorative Objects
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stone, Agate
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Objects
Marble, Silver Plate
1970s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Rose Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Greco Roman Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lucite
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Objects
Oak
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1870s French Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century Philippine Tribal Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1980s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Composition
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Decorative Objects
Rattan
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster
Early 2000s French Brutalist Decorative Objects
Cut Steel
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Onyx
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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