Decorative Objects
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Hardwood
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s English Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic, Bakelite
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1990s Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects
Gold, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1990s American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s British Futurist Decorative Objects
Aluminum
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
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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