Decorative Objects
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
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Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
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Ceramic
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Shell, Wood
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware, Terracotta
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Clay
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Wire
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Quartz, Rock Crystal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Lacquer
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Agate
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Silver
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1850s Indian Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Stoneware, Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s British Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Plastic
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
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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