Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Soapstone
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Scandinavian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Soapstone
2010s Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Faience
Early 20th Century Burmese Minimalist Decorative Objects
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Wood
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Natural Fiber
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Industrial Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Metal, Bronze, E...
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 2000s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
1990s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Czech Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century European Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Pottery, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Classical Decorative Objects
Pewter
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Zinc
1980s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Polish Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Polish Decorative Objects
Crystal
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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