Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century English Rococo Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Shell, Lucite
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century Finnish Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine, Sheepskin
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Iron
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Other
1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century European Rococo Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Decorative Objects
Travertine, Marble
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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