Decorative Objects
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Shell
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Jade, Onyx
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Teak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Coral
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Crystal
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
2010s Decorative Objects
Travertine
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Resin
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bone, Wood
1930s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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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