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Decorative Objects For Sale
Large Floor Lamp, Cobra Sculpture signed by Alain Chevret, 1985, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare large sculpture Cobra floor-lamp finely detailed work with overlying scales of the snake, faithfully depicted in shiny copper with a light patina in some places. A small li...
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Aras” made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina glass by René Lalique in 1924.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence.
height: 22 cm
Félix M...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Trumpet Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period verdigris bronze trumpet vase
By Carl Sorensen
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.13"W x 5.13"D x 5.5"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Wicker Fireplace Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large wicker woven fireplace basket for holding firewood. Made of rattan with a bamboo frame. Twisted rattan forms a handle secured with a braided T-joint, and underneath are two l...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angel With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms.
Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel.
France circa 1750. trea...
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pre-Order Raku 13.5in Large Oval Vase - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large raku fired vase centerpiece series by RAAQUU.
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter.
Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment.
Important: The final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique.
Dimensions: large oval vase...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s
Ø cm 19 h cm 27
Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Beautiful Clear Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame by Barovier E Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano art glass photo frame by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, circa 1950 or older. Made of clear glass with bronze brass liner and easel. Original wooden back and photo...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Swiss Modern Golden Brass 8-Days Movement Desk Clock by LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Modern golden brass 8-days movement desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland
By: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal
Technique:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19 thc original robin egg blue painted basket comes for a fifty year old folk art collection.The condition is very good with a tiny minor break on the band.
Such an amazing shad...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
Danish studio ceramist. Large oval ceramic bowl. Dated 1945
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Danish studio ceramist.
Large oval ceramic bowl....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fred & Marilyn Buss Big Leaf Maple & English Walnut Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. The combination of Big Leaf maple and English walnut wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage German Glass Bowl from Rastal Noblesse, 1970s
By Rastal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Glass Bowl from Rastal Noblesse, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Period: 1...
Category
20th Century German Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
13.5 inches W.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Lysis, Dancer-Sculpture Signed „Fayral“ (Pierre Le Faguays) for Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pierre Le Faguays, Dancer "Lysis", Art Deco Bronserad Metal Sculpture for Max Le Verrier, Paris
Designed by Pierre Le Faguays, pseudonym "Fayral", ca. 1930 in dark-green Patina.
Ol...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a 12 inch Luger pistol. An incredibly rare piece, perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia firearm enthusiast, or history buff...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Murano glass vase, 1930s
Intact and in excellent condition, it has always belonged to my family. Very small air bubbles can be glimpsed ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910
A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spectacular 6.3 Ft Tall Pair of Giant Amethyst Geodes, Dark Purple, Museum Grade
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Nature Masterpiece in the Form of Giant Amethyst Geodes
▫️ Description
A rare pair of Amethyst Geodes that tower with royal presence, these majestic specimens showcase shimmering...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning mid century modern brass shell-form box, masterfully cast in a richly patinated golden brass. This exquisite piece showcases a naturalistic scallop shell motif with deeply...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Dage Art Deco Africanist Stoneware Vase, 1920
By Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Louis Dage (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware. Important enamel applications for a masterpiece of Africanism. Measures: Height: 12.8"(32.5cm), Width: 9...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Lying Fennec Candy Box, 1921
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Porcelain Candy Box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz & Théodore Haviland, France, 1921. This exquisite Art Deco porcelain candy box, crafted in 1921, features a charming desi...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl with Copper Aventurine, by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini made similar)
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
Height / 7 inches.
Diameter / 10 inches.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre D'Avesn French Art Deco Flower Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by PIERRE D'AVESN, France, ca.1920. Frosted molded glass with a flower pattern. Brown/green color. Purple reflects under the light. Height: 7.9"(20cm), Diameter:...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mokuza Organic Low Wide Bowl II in Bronze
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use as on your table. This exquisite piece is handcrafted from stoneware clay and adorned with ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
Category
18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These lamps are excellent examples of early 20th-century Italian craftsmanship and Art Nouveau movement, combining functionality with artistic beauty. They were used in religious or ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Limoges France Trinket Box Baseball Glove
By Limoges
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of a baseball glove. This piece is hand-painted and hand-crafted. The bottom of the box is marked Limoges France. This rare piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large, Luxurious Grape Jelly Purple Druzy Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sculptural, X-Large Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep, Intense Purple (AKA Siberian, Grape Jelly) Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning Amethyst geode piece is a luxurious statement of n...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine powe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall clock in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circa 1970-80. Made from brass and bras...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small 18th Century French Carved Stone Baroque Head Of A Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small carved stone head of a Saint with a great expression.
France, circa 1750. Weathered. measurements include the wooden base
H:20cm W:8,5cm D:10,5cm
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
ODETTA QUIMPER Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1920
By René Beauclair
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A stunning French Art Deco stoneware vase by the renowned René Beauclair (1877-1960), produced at ODETTA, Faïencerie de la Grande Maison HB Quimper, France, ca.1920. The vase features the distinctive Shape #512 and is decorated with the rare and sought-after Decor #1321bis, which is a particularly limited design, making this piece all the more unique. With its elegant, geometric form and meticulously executed decoration, this vase exemplifies the sophistication of the Art Deco movement.
Measuring 8.3" (21 cm) in height and 8.1" (20.5 cm) in diameter, this vase is in excellent condition, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of its maker. A remarkable and rare example of French Art Deco ceramic art, it would make an impressive addition to any collection.
From 1903, Jules Verlingue, at the head of the Faïencerie de la Madeleine, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, produced stoneware.
In December 1913, a fire destroyed part of the Faïencerie de la Madeleine. The factory being poorly insured, its owner was forced to sell to Boulogne banker Henri Delcourt. Jules Verlingue will remain director of his former establishment. The funds from the sale will be used by him, in association with Louis Delcourt, doctor of law and brother of Henri, to acquire, in 1914, the earthenware factory of his friend Guy de La Hubaudière, in Quimper.
When the Faïencerie HB restarted in 1917, everything was refurbished and equipped.
In 1923, under the impetus of Jeanne Malivel and René-Yves Creston, the “Ar Seiz Breur” (Seven Brothers) movement was born. This group of Breton creators aims to revive Celtic art. suffocated by classic taste, modernizing it and adapting it to everyday life. This period is extremely rich, encouraged of course by the antistical Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements.
The HB Jules Verlingue and Bolloré factory is not lagging behind, thanks to the collaboration of the sculptor René Quillivic...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Italian 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece .
Italy, circa 1750
Weathered. Several small losses and old repair.
More photo's available on request.
Measurement her...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Handmade Crystal Art Bowl – All'EDEN Black and Clear Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Black & Clear Art Glass Centerpiece for Modern Interiors
Discover the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a bold expression of art...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
By Seiko
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Seiko alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Feline Brass Dishes (20th Century)
Located in London, GB
Pair of feline brass vides-poches (20th century). Quite charming, small, weighty dishes which can either be utilitarian or decorative. One of the cats has a shiny patina, the other i...
Category
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Jars Netherlands Circa 1860
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
The decoration on this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft jars features intricate floral patterns, scrolling foliage, and a central vase, all hand-painted in two shades of rich cobal...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique French Pink Opaline Rectangular Box with Hinge, 1910
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the delightful h...
Category
1910s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
By Marioni
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Dancer Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. Dancer. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.9"(35.2cm), Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Depth : 5....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Spelter
Carrare marble bust of Venus, neoclassical statue signed Pugi circa 1900
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Carrara marble bust on a pedestal showing a woman wearing a toga tied with a fibula on the right shoulder in the manner of antique busts. The woman's facial features are the s...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Contemporary Figurative Wall Sculpture Vase of Male Torso by Animism Mixed Media
Located in Toronto, CA
This contemporary figurative wall-mounted sculpture by artist Animism beautifully merges art and function. Featuring a stylized male torso with strong anatomical details, the piece a...
Category
1980s Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. You...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jardiniere bowl. A Japanese, bronze decorative planter in Edo period taste, dating to the Victorian age, circa 1850.
Pleasingly generous of size and accentuated ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel
Located in St Petersburg, US
Giacomo by Haand: A set of 2 travertine vases, each featuring a unique design with varying sphere sizes and tall flower holders. With dimensions of 10 cm (4") in width and 25 cm (10...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Sculpture, head of a woman in light terracotta, Alex Waleij, Sweden early 1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful head of a woman, made in light terracotta by swedish artist/sculptor Alex Waleij.
No 30/50, signed A Waleij
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1924 René Lalique Vase Tournai Glass with Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tournai" made in glass with green patina by Rene Lalique in 1924.
Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom.
Perfect condition. Beautiful patina.
height : 12,5 cm
Félix Marci...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl with Black Spiral Design, Modern Studio Pottery, 1980s
By Horst Kerstan, Jan Bontjes Van Beek
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This handcrafted ceramic bowl features a striking black spiral design on a white glaze. The minimalist yet bold decoration is paired with a refined shallow shape and a raised foot, g...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1930 Rene Lalique Vase Grenade Navy Blue Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Grenade" made in navy blue glass by René Lalique in 1930.
Stamped signature on bottom.
Perfect condition. Rare model in this color.
Measure: height: 12 cm
Félix Marcilhac, ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Antique French Pink Beveled Square Opaline Box, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass beveled square box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the deli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
8"x10" One-of-a-Kind Wabi-Sabi Organic Textured Ceramic Art Vessel by Skoby Joe
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
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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