Decorative Objects
2010s American Rustic Decorative Objects
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 2000s Chinese Georgian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Decorative Objects
Leather
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s Australian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Onyx
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine, Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
19th Century French Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Greek Other Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Zinc
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Bone
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper
16th Century Chinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Copper, Iron
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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