Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1840s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Objects
Oak
20th Century Tibetan Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Composition
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Agate
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
1960s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1970s French Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Leather, Suede
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1930s Austrian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Decorative Objects
Copper, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Pewter
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s French Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1910s Danish Late Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Nickel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Copper
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
20th Century American Native American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Swiss International Style Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art 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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