Decorative Objects
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
1950s Asian Vintage Decorative Objects
Textile, Boxwood
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
1980s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Mahogany
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Slovenian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 2000s Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Jute
2010s Moroccan Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
1970s English Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome, Zinc
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Blown 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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