Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1990s Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Resin, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 2000s Chinese Georgian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Plaster
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Agate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Unknown Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1920s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
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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