Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Spelter
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
17th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Pottery
1880s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1970s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Straw
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Coral
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1910s American American Classical Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 2000s Chinese Georgian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Chilean Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Malachite
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Plaster
1890s Czech Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Onyx
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s British Jacobean Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Oak
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
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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