Decorative Objects
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Oak, Paper
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lucite
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
1930s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
1950s Chinese Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Shell
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Swiss International Style Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Jade, Onyx
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Fabric
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
1950s German Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Cement
20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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