Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Granite
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Steel
1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century German Regency Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects
Agate, Metal
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine
1980s Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stone, Agate
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Cocobolo
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Organic Material, Paper
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Jade, 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.
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