Decorative Objects
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1990s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Sommerso
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Concrete
1970s French International Style Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Objects
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Straw
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Shell
20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Peruvian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Softwood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1990s Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Teak
1960s German Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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