Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Feathers
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
1920s British Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Felt, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Other
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Coral, Gold Leaf
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold, Bronze
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
Early 20th Century German Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1970s Unknown Expressionist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Cut Steel
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
20th Century Danish Decorative Objects
Metal
1880s French Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Lacquer
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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