Decorative Objects
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather, Earthenware, Suede, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Asian Other Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Pyrite, Metal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Wood
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Spelter
19th Century George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Shell, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
1950s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Straw
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
2010s Colombian Other Decorative Objects
Stone
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral, Brass
1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany, Satinwood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
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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