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Decorative Objects For Sale
Price: $1,000 and up
Elegant Swedish Grace Pewter Bowl by Edvin Ollers, 1937
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Swedish Grace Pewter Bowl by Edvin Ollers, 1937 Designed by renowned Swedish designer Edvin Ollers (1888–1959), this elegant pewter bowl captures the refined simplicity an...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Katherine conical large vase with clear sphere by Mario Cioni & C
Located in Milan, IT
Vase of imposing size carried by a base and a sphere that can be clear or amber to bring a touch of color. Crossing hand-cut on the surface creates very suggestive light effects. Han...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exceptional French Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases by Revernay (Digoin), France, Circa 1920 An exceptional and spectacular pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases by Revernay, produced ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

1980s Life Size Porcelain Sculpture Harlequin Great Dane
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful life-size hand painted Harlequin Great Dane. It is in very good condition with incredible detail.
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Daum Large Art Nouveau Agapanthus Cameo Acid Etched Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare French Art Nouveau Agapanthus/Flowering Rush cameo glass vase by renowned and sought after glass makers Daum Nancy and dating from around 1900. This large, ta...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Agate Catchall Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial, relatively large, Brazilian agate catchall vide-poche, Organic Modern design, circa mid-20th century, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

French Glass Apothecary Jars or Canisters Set of 3
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three French hand-blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth form with knob on lid, each slightly different. Perfect for use as bathroom canisters or for decorative...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...
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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pink Coral Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting rare pink coral specimen with its ocean inspired form and captivating color created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pink Coral

Legras French Art Nouveau Pair of Enameled Swan Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Glass Vases by François-Théodore Legras, France, Circa 1920 — Enamelled Swan Motif. A stunning pair of French Art Deco glass vases ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Mexican Silver Plated Malachite Pitcher by Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Sea Creature Goblet
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This hand-blown colorless glass tazza by Italian artist Simone Crestani features a refined baluster stem crowned with a sculpted octopus applied to the vessel. The piece merges class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and unique organic patched color scheme.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Protettore Amethyst Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Located in Milan, IT
Jewelry favorites will find a luxurious home within this precious box in fine amethyst. Marked by clean lines, it captures the eye with the breathtaking paths traced by its white vei...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence. Height: 17 ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Emile Galle Cameo Glass Forest Lake Landscape Vase, France circa 1904
Located in Bochum, NRW
Impressive Emile Gallé, vase with meadow landscape, Nancy 1904-06 Large cameo vase of colorless glass, partially backed in yellow and ochre, overlay in violet-brown, glossy etched de...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of Three Glass Pumpkins
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of three hand blown glass pumpkins of varying shapes and sizes, crafted with astonishing faithfulness, possessing ribbed bodies and stems. Access hole in base of each, allowing ...
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1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
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 ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Louise Nevelson "Untitled" Ebonized Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This "Untitled" ebonized wall relief sculpture by Louise Nevelson stands as a quintessential example of the artist's groundbreaking approach to assemblage. Created circa 1960, Nevels...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The ammonite itself is somewhere between 5 and 6 inch...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Museum Quality Moldavite
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding 18.6 gram Moldavite specimen exemplifies the finest qualities of this rare tektite, treasured by collectors and institutions alike. Moldavite formed over 15 million ...
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15th Century and Earlier Czech Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (348 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Megalodon was a prehistoric shark that may have been 50 feet long or more, two or three times as long as the Great White Shark! Just like modern sharks, this prehistoric predator did...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
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 ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

1937 René Lalique Dryades Women Vase Glass with Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Dryades" made in glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1937. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model to find. Excellent to ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 66021 . With case, ...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Butterfly Bowl, Mexico, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black porcelain bowl with pure silver inlay by Emilia Castillo (b. 1956), signed Emilia Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico, W. Measuring 9.5 inches in diameter × 3.5 inches high, ...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Antique Original L.C.Tiffany Green Feathered Glass Bowl, ca. 1905, Signed L.C.T.
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large Vintage Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Rib Cage Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Massive architectural bronze wind chime bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cosanti USA circa 1970s Rib-like apex above a faceted bronze bell with raised modernist decoration ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Sculpted Composite Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully sculpted composite marble bust of Marie Antoinette, late 20th century in date. This attractive sculpture features the Queen of France facing to dexter, wearing...
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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Statue of Poseidon
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1900 cast metal statue of Poseidon. Measurements: Height: 27.5" Diameter: 15"
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"The Aviator", Classic Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Nude Male, after Focht
By Frederic Focht
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic, highly streamlined bronze with a nude male figure angled toward the sky illustrates a genre of Art Deco sculpture that was pioneered by Frederic Focht (this example is...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches, scuffs and wear to the patination. Stamped ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne. The coat Clock is a miniature a...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Loetz Witwe Glass Vase - Rubin Phänomen Genre 6893, CZ ca. 1899
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare Loetz Witwe glass vase decoration Rubin Phänomen Genre 6893 out of the famous workshop in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia around 1899. This very early décor shows a ruby red casing, abov...
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Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

By and Documented Gabriella Crespi Gilded "Walnut" Salt Spice Cellar, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and unique half walnut-shaped salt or spice container made in finely sculpted bronze and gilded in gold. Designed by Gabriella Crespi in Italy during the 1970s, the item ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Forma Black Lava texture Vessels Rounded
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This listing is for one vase, this is for the vase on the right side of main photo see other listings for second vase Elevate your interior design project with The Shine Studios' ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Centerpiece in Emerald Green Color An outstanding handblown Murano glass bowl in emerald green color cased into clear glass using the Sommerso...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Industrial Gents of Leicester Railway Factory Wall Clock. c1920
Located in London, GB
A trio of industrial wall clocks made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1920 Unusual construction with open back and sides. 15" dials with black frames and brass bezels. Spaded ...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Forma Black Lava texture Vessel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your interior design project with The Shine Studios' exclusive Black Lava texture FormaVase - Wide mouth and abstract shaped vessel- Accent its natural beauty by filling i...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Forma Black Lava texture Vessel
Forma Black Lava texture Vessel
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Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Mid-20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Circa Mid-20th Century, 2 pieces: the vase and the exceptional carved hardwood stand. A striking and masterfully pa...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pair of terracotta leopard sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of leopard terracotta decorative sculptures , the base of the two sculptures has been glued back together and repaired see the photos this is a...
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1920s European Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite
Located in New York, NY
This luminous Sericho pallasite meteorite slice offers a captivating view into the early solar system. Dating back approximately 4.5 billion years, this stony-iron meteorite was discovered in Kenya and officially recognized in 2016, although the fall is believed to have occurred decades earlier. This Sericho slice features a mosaic of orange and green Olivine – the gem variety of Peridot – suspended in a gleaming iron-nickel matrix. Especially when backlit, the Olivine crystals radiate with striking transparency and color. Pallasites make up less than 1% of all known meteorites and are among the rarest and most beautiful of extraterrestrial materials. Thought to originate from disrupted asteroids in the early solar system, specimens like this one likely formed at the boundary between a molten metal core and a silicate-rich mantle – or through high-energy impacts between differentiated bodies. This meteorite slice offers a literal cross-section of planetary formation and destruction. A true standout for any meteorite, mineral, or space memorabilia...
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15th Century and Earlier Kenyan Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976 Dimensions: 52″ W × 39″ H × 7″ D Signed: © C. Jere, 1976 A striking and monumental brass wire sculpture of a ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Rower Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco rower porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.5"(9cm), ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Kee Mora, Candle Sconces, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candle sconces produced by Kee Mora, Sweden, c. 1960s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Holds one 1.0” Diameter candle Overall Dimensio...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

20th C. Bronze Abstract 'Infiniti' Sculpture to Attributed Richard Erdman
By Richard Erdman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture with Verdigris Patina, attributed to Richard Erdman (American, b. 1952) Consisting of two pieces, the bronze sculpture and the marble bas...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures on Plinth Bases Description: A finely carved and substantial pair of Grand Tour-era marble sphinx sculptures, ea...
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Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Émile Gallé, Art Nouveau Glass Paste Vase, Decor With A Grasshopper
Located in Bilzen, BE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VASE IN 3 COLORS OF GLASS PASTE - VERY BEAUTIFUL ACID DECORATION OF A GRASSHOUSE SIGNATURE GALLE AS A CAMEO IN THE DECOR – ART NOUVEAU PERIOD Perfect condition Height ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Gorgeous X-Large Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous X-Large, 6.7 Feet Tall Amethyst Geode Cave with a Large, Intact Flower filled with Golden Rutile Inclusions, and Shiny Lavender Purple Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description This rare, one-of-a-kind amethyst geode is a standout find, showcasing a world-class, beautiful flower, worth of a gallery. Cut and polished to reveal its mesmerizing interior, this natural artwork stands ready to become a statement piece in your gallery, healing room, or décor—whether in an elegant room, office, crystal collection, or any space that can accommodate its striking presence. Upon cutting it open, the sparkly lavender amethyst was revealed, bringing the geode to life with rich tones. A thick layer of agate surrounds the piece and was fully polished, contrasting beautifully with the shiny amethyst formations...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Amethyst Geode Throne Chair on a Custom-Made Rotating Base 1500 Lb.
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Amethyst Crystal Geode Throne Chair– A Luxury Crystal Statement Piece for Your Space ▫️ Description ▫️ Experience the unrivaled natural beauty of this fully authentic ameth...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts of Dionysus and Ariadne 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of Italian Grand Tour solid bronze busts of Dionysus  and Ariadne, circa 1860 in date. The pair feature black patinated finely cast busts which are mount...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a masterfully handcrafted silhouette, this superb watch case combines mahogany wood, gold-finished metal, and beige Alcantara lining in a refined design. Lined and f...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Emile Gallé Trilobe “Clematites” Vase, Nancy, 1904–1906 Art Nouveau Masterpiece
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and exquisite Emile Gallé trilobe cameo glass vase/bowl titled “Clematites”, Clear glass with dense white, yellow, and ochre pigment powder inclusions. Multi-phase acid etchi...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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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