Decorative Objects
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Steel, Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold, Bronze
1890s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Objects
Iron
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Danish Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Cut Steel
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Polyester, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Birch, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1960s American Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Paint, Hardwood
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
1850s Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cast Stone, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
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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