Decorative Objects
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1980s Hungarian Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century English Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Clay, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Concrete
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Willow
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1920s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood, Olive
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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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