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Decorative Objects For Sale
Antique English Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A European antique veneered wood box with a Chevron design pattern, circa early-20th century or earlier, England. Box is rectangular with a beautiful wood veneer surface in a Chevron...
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Drift White Moon Vase Handmade 2025
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bring a touch of modern style to your home with our Cream texture Moon vases
one of kind
this White moon jar with Textured drips
Matt glaze
one of a kind
., each striking vase f...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Rare Art Deco Glazed Porcelain Sculpture c1930 by August Wilhelm Goebel, Signed
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure, sculptural and timeless.
This extraordinary Art Deco sculpture by German artist August Wilhelm Goebel (1883–1971) masterfully balances classical form and modernist restraint. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Art Time Wall Clock by Nicolai Canetti, 1984
By Canetti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nicolai Canetti for Art Time Collection post modern wall clock. White enamel background with reds, yellow, and blues. Sweep second hand. Great design and hard to find! Working condit...
Category
1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lachenal French Pottery Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique French pottery vase in Art Deco form with shoulder banded in relief and thick turquoise crackle glaze, circa 1920. From the pottery of the famous French ceramicist Edmond Lac...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Seashell Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A real natural seashell jewelry or trinket box with glass and mirror design, circa late-20th century. Boxes' hinged lid is a real natural seashell (be...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mirror
£365 Sale Price
21% Off
ROYAL DUX - Vintage Porcelain French Bull Dog Figurine - C.R. - Early 1990's
By Royal Dux
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DUX - Vintage porcelain French Bull Dog figurine - small size - featuring a brown and white coat with articulated eyes and snout - gloss finish - signed on the base, original f...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
£214 Sale Price
30% Off
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France
It's in gold plated 24K. White enamel dial. Quartz movement. Clock case numbered 0555437. With original case, ...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Paradise Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed postmodern desk, mantel, or shelf clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita's Super Present collection. With a plastic case in green, purple, and red, yellow face with...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture #839 - White Unglazed Clay, Ombre Cotton Fringe
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Two panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with black and white cotton fringe. Hanging wire is included on each panel. Ships with a small comb f...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Striking Antique Austrian Bronze Bust of Christ Crowned w. Thorns by F. Seifert.
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and antique bronze and hard stone(base) sculpture of our Lord Jesus by Franz Seifert, Wien.
This breathtaking religious bronze bust sculpture by Austrian master Franz Seifert...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock With Black Dial, Made In Switzerland 1965
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre with black dial
Switzerland
Brass
Year of manufacture 1965
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gold-plat...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A pure malachite chunk catchall, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A raw natural chunk of malachite, roughly fashioned as a catchall, probably 20th century - but of course the stone is older.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Fossilized Turtle Skull II
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved 95+ million year old fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Oriente Italiano Azalea Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
True to its name, this elegant ming-style vase is part of the Oriente Italiano collection, harmoniously balancing Far East elegance and Florentine pottery...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss.
Quartz movement. Clock case ...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Bitossi Flavia Blue Ceramic Elephant
By Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
1995 Italian Bitossi Flavia blue ceramic elephant figurine. Blue crackle ceramic finish with green accents. Retains brand sticker and brand stamp on the underside.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920.
A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture.
Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker.
While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature.
The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room.
If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary.
Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches.
*Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints.
Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
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Warm regards,
Henk and the Studio Team
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Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Seashell Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well as a standalone decorative object, with other seashells, as a display piece, etc. S...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous bust of Roman emperor Augustus.
USA, Circa mid-20th century
Plaster bust on wood pedestal base
Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 7.5"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Blue Swirl Murano Art Glass Sphere Vase, Alberto Donà, 1980
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Discover this captivating Murano art glass sphere vase, a truly exquisite piece from the renowned Italian master glassblower Alberto Donà, meticulously crafted in 1980. This stunning...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rutilated Smoky Quartz Bowl, Hand-Carved Crystal with Rutile Inclusions, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional example of natural crystal carving, this substantial smoky quartz bowl is crafted from a rare variety of quartz rich in golden rutile inclusions. The yellow rutile nee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Large American Studio Pottery Iris Motif Vase, Style of Newcomb College, Signed
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large American Studio Pottery Vase with Iris Motif, in the Style of Newcomb College, Signed, Late 20th Century
A striking and masterfully crafted American studio pottery vase, boldl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Satsuma Vase
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini made similar)
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
£130 Sale Price
23% Off
Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning 24-inch Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collec...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite I
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Category
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era.
Dimensions.
8 x 8.5 x H13 cm
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cast Iron Galloping Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron garden sculpture depicting the bust / head of a galloping horse / bronco / mustang, mane blowing in the wind, mounted on a square base, painted with a matte black f...
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
£358 Sale Price
20% Off
Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box
Located in Houston, TX
A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass
Oriente Italiano Iris Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the shape of traditional Chinese pottery, this vase combines Florentine ceramic tradition with Far East aesthetic, creating a superb symphony of delicate hues and magnifi...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird
Giulio Lazzotti
Mageia Pietrasanta
Italy, 1990
Stunning bird of minimalist design
High quality of Manufacture
Perfect condiction
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Arthur Percy, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gullaskruf, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.8"H x 3.125"W x 3.125"D
All items ship from High Poi...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
French Baccarat Style Crystal Box Signed France, Saks Fifth Ave
Located in Clearwater, FL
A refined French crystal box in the style of Baccarat, crafted with thick, luminous beveled crystal and finished with a beautifully detailed laurel wreath clasp. Signed France and ma...
Category
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Coors Pottery Skyscraper Ceramic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare Coors Pottery vase from the 1920s. It is a beautiful Art Deco blue scrapper.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial robot made in the 1970s. This unique object was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge and skill at operating their machine. It r...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Tribal Folk Wrought Iron Horse Figure 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A delightful tribal brutalist sculpture of a horse, showing exceptional character and decorative appeal.
The origin of these figures is disputed. There are arguments made for this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Brutalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Oversized Paperclip Lucite Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid-century oversized paperclip lucite sculpture. It's a fun, pop art sculpture perfect for a desk or home.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine detail for a beautiful place.
* Oval pewter vase
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1522
* Year: 1918-1929
* Condit...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass, Europe, 1960s.
A very distinct brutalist style candle holder in heavy sand cast brass with a lovely patina. Quintessentially mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Val Saint Lambert green cut-to clear crystal centerpiece fruit bowl, Signed
Located in Delft, NL
Val Saint Lambert green cut-to clear crystal centerpiece fruit bowl, Signed
A Belgium large green colored cut to clear crystal centerpiece from Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, establish...
Category
20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Italian Silver and Enamel Box
Located in Newark, England
GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT
From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Fine George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock by William Barker 8 Day Time and Strike
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine George III mahogany longcase clock with a four pillar 8 day anchor escapement movement, rack strike on bell, made and signed by William Barker of Wigan, circa 1780. The 13" br...
Category
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Lidded Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Il Viaggio di Nettuno White Square Vide Poche by Luke Edward Hall by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by designer Luke Edward Hall passion for ancient Greek and Roman mythology, this elegant vide poche is crafted of the finest porcelain and decorated by hand with precious me...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of white lattimo figurines with black details. Fulvio Bianconi, designer at Venini. Very good detailed quality. White lattimo glass with black applications.
The pieces belong to...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Vintage Green Citizen Double-Sided Navy Wall Clock, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Citizen navy slave clock designed during the 1980s in Japan. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a light green iron body, a metal di...
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Large unique ceramic vessel by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio
Sweden circa 1960's
Cylindrical form with molten spotted glaze in contrasting oxblood and mossy green
Signed to u...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Swedish Rustic Wooden Bowl in Birch Root with a Genuine Pale Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic Swedish wooden bowl from the early 1800s. This antique bowl is made by hand from a single piece of wood, more specifically birch root. Original, untouched condition with genui...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Stoff Nagel Sculptural Stackable Candleholders with Candles, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set consisting of 20 Mid-Century Modern stackable tripod candle holders / candle sticks from the 1960s. Designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel, manufactured by BMF...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ce...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
£341 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Rooster Sculpture 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Painted Meissen porcelain rooster sculpture. love, made in the 1980s
Ø cm 15 Ø cm 8 h cm 18
Meissen porcelain is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of European porc...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
T-Rex Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Discover a genuine piece of history with this stunning Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth from the famed Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota. This incred...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
£44,810
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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