Decorative Objects
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome
1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Objects
Terracotta, Ceramic
1990s Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Steel
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Paper
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
1880s English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century Korean Egyptian Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century American Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Wire
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Bone, Felt, Wood, Rosewood
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Objects
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Spelter
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
20th Century Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
1960s European Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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