Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Lucite
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Cedar
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
1950s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s American Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bentwood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Composition
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Iron
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s German Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Walnut
1780s Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
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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