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Decorative Objects For Sale
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Terracotta

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic 'Spezie' Jar, Italy 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded porcelain jar with an amazing hand-painted pattern. From the series 'Spezie' (Spices). Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth. Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Mezcal Demijohn From Southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Orange-tinted mezcal demijohn from southern Oaxaca, Circa 1930´s.
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1930s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn. A fine duo for a beautiful home. * Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders * Manufacturer: Svenskt Tenn * Year: est. 1930...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Hand-forged Swedish Iron Candelabra, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Swedish wrought iron candelabra from the 1940. Hand-forged with a spiral base and four curved arms, this piece blends Scandinavian Modern elegance with a raw, Brutalist edge. Both ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts of Dionysus and Ariadne 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of Italian Grand Tour solid bronze busts of Dionysus  and Ariadne, circa 1860 in date. The pair feature black patinated finely cast busts which are mount...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Mid 20th Century Revolutionary War Style Marching Drum Wastebasket
Located in Cordova, SC
This darling wastebasket was likely produced around 1976, the big bicentennial of the founding of the United States of America. It’s composed of metal, plastic, leather, and rope. Th...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Letter Opener 301
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Letter Opener – Bernadotte Pattern (#301) A rare all-silver letter opener in the iconic Bernadotte pattern, designed in 1938 by Sigvard Bernadotte. This...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Royal Lancastrian Pilkington Orange Vermilion Twin Handled Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Deco Royal Lancastrian Pilkington twin handled art pottery vase of amphora shape decorated in vermilion orange glazes and dating from around 1920. The well-made earthe...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1970s Stunning Photo Frame in Silver Plated with Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning photo frame in silver plated with glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition . Photo size is 5,11 x 7,08 inches - cm 13 x cm 18 H cm Dimension: 8,66 x 5,1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual lying Flower vase vienna around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Unusual lying Flower vase vienna around 1970s Original condition
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Porcelain KPM Berlin Vase Designed by Margarete Friedlaender
Located in Vienna, AT
Buttle-shaped white porcelain with glossy glaze, designed by Margarete Friedlaender in the 1950s.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Original L.C.Tiffany Green Feathered Glass Bowl, ca. 1905, Signed L.C.T.
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Candle Sconces by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Ceramic Wall Candle Sconces designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm in the 1970s. A fine duo for beautiful place. * Pair (2) of Ceramic Candlestick Holders * Designer: Einar Jo...
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1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
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19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription, Early 20th Century A finely cast Egyptian Revival scarab paperweight in p...
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20th Century French Egyptian Revival Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Glass Golf Ball Paperweight by Orrefors Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century glass golf ball paperweight made by Orrefors, circa the 1960s. The Orrefors Sweden sticker is attached to the base.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Flower Motifs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Flower Motifs, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue Item Type: Vintage, Antique or...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Betty Davenport Ford Modernist Ceramic Deer Sculpture, California Modern 1950s
By Betty Davenport Ford
Located in Troy, MI
Betty Davenport Ford ceramic deer sculpture USA circa late 1940's - early 1950's Collection of Carl Benkert Stylized deer in an elongated form framed by tree-like elements Execut...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1920s Art Déco French Glass Vase with Algae by Charder for Le Verre Français
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco French Le Verre Français frosted glass vase with algae pattern decoration designed by Charder By: Chander, Le Verre Français, Schneider Material: glass, art glass Tec...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Old Vintage Green Suitcase, Storage, Decoration, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This vintage bright green Featherlite soft shell suitcase with beige interior is from 1960s is in great vintage condition. It has minor blemishes, so please closely examine the image...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Danish Art Deco Bronze Dish by Tumulus Dania, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A solid bronze charger, dish or flat bowl with a reddish patina. Designed and manufactured by Tumulus Dania in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Catch-All / Centerpiece, France, 19th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Catch-All / Centerpiece, France, 19th Century An absolutely beautiful Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer, originating from the Seychelles Isla...
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19th Century French Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Coconut, Natural Fiber

Italian Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Appliqués
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century giltwood wall appliqués–decorative elements to enhance the architectural program–likely obtained from a church or cathedral as they are flat a...
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Nero Marquina Marble Vase
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
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2010s European Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of French glazed faience plates with scallions and artichokes, c. 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French glazed faience plates decorated with a hand painted vegetable transfer of scallions, artichokes, and insects. France, mid 1800’s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Silver Jaguar Lidded Jar, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional large lidded jar designed and handcrafted by celebrated Mexican artist Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico. This striking piece is executed in white porcelain inlaid with...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver

Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders Sterling Style Luxury Table Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setting with this set of fish-shaped silver-plated napkin holders. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece showcases the intricate scales, fins, and lifelike contours of a fish, creating a striking balance of naturalistic beauty and luxury design. These sculptural napkin holders are both decorative and functional, offering a sophisticated way to present napkins at formal dinners, luxury events, or elegant home settings. Their gleaming silver-plated finish, reminiscent of sterling silver craftsmanship, adds brilliance and refinement, while the contrasting tones of silver and gilt gold plating provide versatility for different table settings and interior styles. Perfect for collectors of fine silverware, interior designers, and hosts who appreciate high-end dining accessories, this set embodies the heritage of European decorative silver design while offering a unique, contemporary twist with its bold fish motif. Key Features Material: High-quality silver-plated (with sterling silver style finish) Design: Fish-shaped, detailed scales and fins, realistic artistry Finish: Mixed tones – silver and gilt gold plating for luxurious contrast Condition: Very good vintage condition, highly polished and well-preserved Function: Napkin holders, luxury table décor, or decorative collectible pieces Style: Timeless European-inspired design for fine dining and interior elegance Unlike standard napkin holders, these fish-form silver-plated pieces function as both practical dining accessories and statement décor items. Their sculptural quality makes them equally at home on a luxury dining table, displayed as part of a silverware collection, or even used as interior accents in modern and classical homes alike. This unique design draws on traditions of antique sterling silver tableware while offering an accessible option for collectors and hosts who want to achieve the same level of sophistication. Silver-Plated Fish Napkin Holders, Sterling Silver Style Tableware, Luxury Silver Dining Accessories, Collectible Silver-Plated Decor, High-End Silver Tableware, Antique Silver Napkin Holders...
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase III
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glazed and finished in old world bronze and mocha mix of color and texture on dark chocolate clay....
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Giant Clam Shell (Tridacna Gigas?)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Giant Clam Shell (Tridacna Gigas?) The species is our best guess; we are not clam species experts. This piece has many pronounced layers as shown in the photos and deep ridges ...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Shell, Organic Material

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bowl Little Bird Swallow Cute Decorative Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Rondine Bowl Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece The Rondine Bowl by Simone Crestani is a poetic celebration of lightness and nature, part of his enchanting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

2 Stoneware Bowls with Aniara glaze - Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Stoneware bowls by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the 1960s, the bowls have lovely Aniara glazes. The bowls are 4.5 and 6 cm (1.8" and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, on a shelf, as a luxury display piece, etc. Natural white/off-white hue. Very Good condition as shown in images...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Vanadinite on Matrix
Located in London, GB
A striking specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, displaying an intense deep red colour and remarkable lustre. The surface is covered with brilliant, well-formed crystals of varying si...
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage Italian Porcelain Animal Figurine Rooster Ceramic Cockerel Bird Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Vintage Native American “Hopi Maiden” Ceramic Sculpture by Terry Slonaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Terry Slonaker Manufacturer: Terry Slonaker Studio Materials: Glazed Ceramic Style: Native American Art
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1970s American Other Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old, with Beautiful Glowing / Iridescent Flashes of Color and some leafy patterns peaking out. A stand like the on...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Lady's Ormolu Bronze Dore Jewellery Box Casket Maison Boissier Paris
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Medieval revival Bombe shaped Lady's Jewlery Casket of Museum quality, made during the second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

George III 'Mansion' Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase / 13th century / Wabi-sabi flower vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Echizen ware jar was produced during the Kamakura period, around the 13th century. Even among the few remaining examples of medieval Echizen ware, this is an especially valuable...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

'Trinket Box' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...
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2010s British Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Astonishing Large Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 6,29" diameter x 3,54" H inches cm 16 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Early 20th Century White and Cobalt Blue Delft Ceramic Vase
Located in Milano, MI
Potiche vase in. hand-painted Delft pottery, made in the early part of the 20th century Ø cm 21 h cm 52 Delft pottery, also known as "Delftware" or "Delft Blue," is a type of Dutch...
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1920s Dutch Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1996 Sintra Designed by Tiffany & Co Porcelain Spring Flowers Rabbit Figurine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful 1996 Tiffany & Co. porcelain Rabbit in the Sintra Pattern. The figurine was Made in Portugal and is splattered with spring flowers. It is in perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Russidda Multicolor Ceramic Figurative Vase
Located in Milan, IT
She is Russidda, the seller of tomatoes, lives in the countryside with her Bertu. Head in white clay matt cream enamel and glossy colored crystalline.
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian blue and gold leather jewelry box with removable tray and key/lock, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Leather box is blue leather with decorative edge, gold embossed tooling ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box
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Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary Lidded Jars
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This beautiful pair of 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid with a round finial, delicately highlighted with gilt accents. The bodies are hand-painted with rich polychrome decoration, including palm trees, medical caduceus symbols, and stylized serpents entwined around classical columns—traditional emblems of medicine and healing. The jars are inscribed with their original Latin labels: CONS: TAMAR: (Conserve of Tamarind) and EXT: PAPAV: (Extract of Poppy), both once commonly used in apothecaries for medicinal remedies. Their elegant design combines functionality with refined decoration, making them as decorative as they are historic. These jars would have originally been displayed in a 19th century pharmacy, both as storage vessels and as visible markers of important remedies. Today, they make striking decorative pieces for collectors of antique medical instruments...
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Padorian Bronze Glass Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Padorian Bronze Glass with all structure in handcrafted glass with top in bronzed finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Louis Vuitton Solid Bronze and Gold-Plated Storefront Plaque, “Malletier à Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Solid Bronze and Gold-Plated Storefront Plaque, “Malletier à Paris”—Mid-20th Century A rare and impressive Louis Vuitton architectural nameplate, cast in solid bronze ...
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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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