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Decorative Objects For Sale
Vanilla Lune Candle by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Picture Frame Millefiori, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic picture frame. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabi...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture, Pod Composite 'Black Coal' in Matte Black
Located in New York, NY
Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture, "Black Coal". A composite of hollow, elongated, pointed oval or elliptical shapes, individually hand-formed clay parts, attached together and fused during the firing. This is a dark stoneware with a black underglaze revealing all the scrapes and marks of the clay underneath. The individual parts are all different, together they create a landscape inspired by the huge bare boulders of the Anza Borrego...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990.
In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative.
Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bronze Mythical Griffin Style Animal Sculpture with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze mythical animal sculpture from the mid-20th century with verde patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Champlevé Enamel Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne, the design attributed to Louis-Constant Sévin. This fine jardinière is decorated all over with foliate...
Category
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand.
Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth.
Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind.
Dimensions
6" d...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Guimard from France. They are cast from Lost Wax molds like the old ones . They are priced ( Each ) We have many ...
Category
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Satinwood tea caddy, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Front And Domed Top, Enclosing Double Lidded Interior.
This attractive satin...
Category
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Satinwood
21st Century Zazen Collection Concrete Vase Dark Grey Color, Mod. II
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases.
Each vase is produced f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Pair of 19th Century Copper Candleholders
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of firm 19th century copper candleholders.
Originates Nothern France, dating circa 1850.
Category
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large and Tall Emperador Marble Urn, Vessel or Floor Vase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very tall floor vase or urn, the polished marble vessel has dark brown color with defined white and golden veins which are the qualities that highligh...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
Antique Italian Confit Pots with Handles
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian confit pots with handles and touch of yellow glaze on top rims. We currently have four in stock. Price listed is per item. T...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Carl-Henry Stalhane, Long-necked Honey-colored Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Carl-Henry Stalhane for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique France Crystal "Hulotte" Owl Clock in Original Box
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Lalique France crystal "hulotte" owl clock in original box.
Offered for sale is a retired Lalique Hulotte Owl crystal clock presented in the original Lali...
Category
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Early 19C Ornate Middle Eastern Bronze Bin
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a very RARE Early 19C (or possibly even earlier) Ornate Middle Eastern Bronze Bin.
We are of the opinion that this large bin/bucket/planter or water pail is from the very...
Category
Early 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Gorgeously detailed jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
Gerda Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco austrian patinated bronze chryselephantine (ivory and gold) sculpture manufactured by Arthur Rubinstein
By: Gerda Gerdago
Material: bronze, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Chinese Enameled Copper Ginger Jar
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finely enameled on copper Chinese covered ginger jar vase with yellow ground decoration, scenes of exotic birds and foliage. Colorful jar with yellow, greens. blues and whites. Botto...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade Pink Flamingo Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Ceramic 'Autumn' Putto by Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Manta Sting Ray Sculpture Nickeled Metal, on Base, Vintage 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist. This particular statue is a beautiful piece, it can be displayed as ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Blue & White Chinese Large Lidded Temple Jar Vase Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar Antiques depicting chrysanthemums flowers and leaves . Chrysanthemums, which symbolize happiness and vitality, are a popular autumn flower in China and carry special significance during lunar new year celebrations. Since ancient times, people have drunk wine from mums' fermented petals.
It has Fu-dog Mask handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in the form of a fu-dog finial Antique...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Black Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aesthetic animals in the ancient world and our current life.
The most important sculptures in world history...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
NORDST STANLEY Plate Vase, Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Irregular round plate crafted by hand, inspired by the Japanese minimalist Ikebana style. The versatility in appearance is one of the most prominent fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Phone "Pick me Up", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming and delightful example of the "playful child" genre of bronzes that proliferated in the early decades of the 20th century -- some of the best examples by important sculptors such as Brenda Putnam and Harriet Frishmuth...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Panther Sculpture, france 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Panther Sculpture.
Ceramic, black laquered with golden detail.
France 1935
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jan van der Vaart Candle Holder, 1970s Ceramic
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning geometric candle holder by dutch ceramist Jan van der Vaart. Sculptural composition in a dark bronze glazing. Jan van der Vaart belong...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jacob Petit (1796-1868) - Pair of Rococo Revival Vases
By Jacob Petit
Located in DELFT, NL
Very ornate pair of French romantic vases by Jacob Petit, Paris
Baluster form, heavy white porcelain vases on stands with floral sprays within a raised and gilt acanthus scoll and s...
Category
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wire
Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès Desk Clock, c.1935
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Brown Leather Desk/Table Clock, 1930s
This is a beautiful Art Deco style table/desk clock.
Original leather with gold brass details.
hand-stitched by Hermès
echappem...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Caucasian Goat Russian Bronze Patinated
By Lanceray
Located in Marseille, FR
Caucasian goat bronze Russian nineteenth time. Evgueni Lanceray (1848-1886) on the terrace in cyrillic golden patina.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Style Sculpture
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bronze sculpture on wood base in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. In good condition overall with normal wear to the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Silver Plate Turtle with Crystal Rocks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual mid century object of art crafted in silver plate over cast bronze with the unexpected crystal rock shell.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Scolecite with Stilbite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Large lustrous cluster of intersecting acicular sprays of scolectite crystals with matrix. The scolecite crystals have glassy crystal faces a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Two White Coral Specimens Mounted on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we have branch coral, bird’s nest coral (SOLD), and Pacific Elkhorn coral in their natural form, gloriously displayed on Lucite bases, adding a bright and chic presence to any i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Barbini Style White Blown Glass Vase with Footed Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown glass vase with footed base in white opaque glass. The vase has a rounded urn form with Neoclassical / Mid-Century Modern inspired design and features tripod legs i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
A small mottled glass bowl by Daum Frères, made in Nancy, ca. 1925
By Daum
Located in Aachen, DE
A fine small mottled glass coupe by the brothers Daum. Made in the 1920ties in Nancy, France in the art deco style. A cute little historic piece from a leading manufacturer of that e...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Freyja Dorren Unique Contemporary UK
Located in London, GB
Freyja Dorren, Projection, 2023, glazed earthenware- 54cm Height X 35cm Width
Unique piece.
Freyja Dorren, born and raised in Edinburgh and now based in London, is a recent graduate at the Royal College of Art Ceramics & Glass MA which follows a Degree in Textiles at Central Saint Martins. Freyja has always been influenced by the life of cities, exploring the marriage of old historical aspects of architecture with new and modern developments into our ever-growing cities. Her interest in architecture stems from taking walks through the city of London, discovering old classical buildings, brutalist creations and high-tech features all within a short distance walk from each other. This led her to create work that is a nod to the past and the present, with a graphic style and finish, combining the undiscerning elements of a city. Each piece she has created is influenced by interior detailing, deriving from places such as the V&A Museum and other historic landmarks within London. Freyja's textile print background enables her to transform the tactile surface to create a unique interwoven surface, giving a current relevance to the object, bringing a contemporary twist to each landmark detail, magnifying repetition, and significance of history when we design.
The starting point of this sculptural vase is Victorian architectural...
Category
2010s British Brutalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Rare Emaux de Longwy Ceramic Boule Vase by Garouste and Bonetti Limited 1 of 5
Located in Miami, FL
This Boule vase “Ornament “ is a rare limited edition numbered 1/5 by Elizabeth Garouste was born in 1949 in Paris and Mattia Bonetti in 1952 in Lugano (Switzerland). They pooled their work from 1980 to dedicate themselves to the creation of pieces of furniture and interior decoration. They start with the decoration of the Palace that Fabrice Eamer asks them to design. Then shortly after, the Néotu Gallery publishes them. Their furniture, baroque and barbarian, surprises, made up of heterogeneous and unusual materials, such as rock, hammered bronze, raffia, leather, skin, logs and glass ... They are at the instigation of fashion "barbaric". For their work, they use references such as the Middle Ages, Africa, through the poetry of Cocteau, the Venetian baroque and neoclassicism. They have also been edited by the “Waiting for the Barbarians” galleries, David Gill, Kréo, Lou Fagotin...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Round Light Blue Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This bottle is designed by Alfredo Barbini and it is made in Murano glass and etched glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-made Ceramic Elephant Vase with handles, made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This Elephant Vase is One Of The Kind by Love Art Ceramics, handcrafted by Sabelo/Sondy and painted by Zinhle Nene in South Africa, captures the essence ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Springer Lidded Box with Artisan Lacquered Exterior 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This box is meticulously crafted. Springer had...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless.
Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number).
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while.
Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist".
Her other awards include:
1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California)
1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film
1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council
1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University
1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award)
1986 Women’s Building Award
1984 Living Treasure of California
1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History
1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Life Size Ceramic Shepherd Dog Sheepdog, Italy, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A painted and glazed ceramic life size German shepherd dog (german: Schäferhund) sculpture manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A gorgeous piece with great ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Glazed Italian Torino-Like Porcelain Figurine of a Boy and his Dog
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau glazed italian Torino-like porcelain figurine of a boy and his dog
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: glazed, pressed, molded, painted, h...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a femaile nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back st...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "La Famille" Sculpture Art Installation 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", with cast and patinated bronze sculptures of father, mother and daughter holding a patinated and engraved bronze and pewter ta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Karl Springer "Molding Box" in Multicolor Lacquers 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hinged “Molding Box” with multi-colored lacquer design and dark green suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer’s superb lacquer work and attention to detail make t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
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 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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