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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Bauhaus
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Cigar Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique cedar-lined gilt bronze desk box or cigar box featuring Greek key designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measure...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Iridescent Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed "Nash" circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Green Iridescent green tinted luster favrile art glass compote; made in Tiffany Studios and designed by world renowned glass designer Arthur J. Nash; etched on the underneath "NASH" ...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Era Antique Rogers Brothers Silver Plate Center Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very well crafted Arts & Crafts era compote form center bowl. A hammered silver plate bowl in a honeycomb pattern with four oak twig legs and two acorns and leaves. Mounted on a hone...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
N...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Brass Arts and Crafts Riveted Jardiniere
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Arts and Crafts Riveted Jardiniere
A traditional design in beaten brass, with a “Pot Belly” shape
The jardiniere is in reasonable condition for its age, it could also be us...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Center Bowl with Maker Stamp C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts center bowl offers hammered copper construction with maker stamp on base as photographed, c1910
Measures- 3.5''H x 9.25''W x 9.25''D
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Vessel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 20th century hammered copper cauldron form vessel, having generous rolled lip, swelled body with two applied handles and standing on stubby hollow feet, the whole with ric...
Category
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Mario Torres Wicker Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing and macabre life size midcentury Mario Torres woven wicker sculpture of a woman in Edwardian attire. Having copper flowers and metal feathers on her hat and skeletal hands, o...
Category
20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Talwin Morris Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Vase with Enamel Decorations
Located in London, GB
Talwin Morris style of, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School cylindrical copper vase with wonderful oblong enamels to each side and stylised elongated tree de...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
LARGE ANTIQUE ITALIAN MAJOLICA URN, Circa early 20th Century, Italy
By Deruta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Fine Large Antique Italian Majolica Urn, made in Italy. Early 20th Century. Globular vessel with tubular neck, coiled snake handles. Hand painted with portrait medallions and sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Large Rollin Karg 2009 Dichro Fish Art Glass Sculpture
By Rollin Karg
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning large art glass sculpture by renowned artist Rollin Karg, created in 2009, is an exceptional example of contemporary glass artistry. Shaped into a dynamic fish form, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Each measures: 8.25"W x 4.25"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Statue
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Loet Vanderveen. Loet was a true artistic genius. Loet Vanderveen sculptur...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Earthenware Water Dispenser for Charcoal Filter
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English earthenware water dispenser for charcoal filter is a marvelous example of the "there's nothing really new" axiom! Altendorf & Wrig...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.88"D x 2"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Khabia Freckles Terracotta Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja.
Approximate measurements: 8...
Category
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Hand hammered Arts & Crafts silver bowl on a copper stand
Located in London, GB
A truly interesting hand-hammered Arts & Crafts silver bowl with handmade copper frame, from the Edwardian era. Both silver bowl and base are hand hammered.
A beautiful and decorati...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Good o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Edith Dawson. An Arts & Crafts Silver Pot with Floral Details & A Red Enamel Lid
Located in London, GB
Nelson Dawson, probably made by his wife Edith Dawson.
A rare Arts & Crafts silver bowl with a red enamel lid and a particular E Dawson floral decoration...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H
G...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Vide Poche Catch All ca. 1930s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unique hand-carved wooden vide poche or catch-all tray is crafted in the anthroposophical style associated with Rudolf Steiner. Dating to the 1930s-1950s, it features a deeply textured chip-carved interior with an organic, flowing pattern, contrasted by smooth, rounded edges. Made of light-toned wood, likely linden wood, the tray exhibits a warm patina and fine craftsmanship typical of Waldorf or anthroposophical design principles. A rare and functional piece, it serves as an elegant entryway organizer...
Category
1930s Swiss Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Candle Sticks with Semi Precious Cabochons
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of tall Arts & Crafts silver plated candle sticks with semi-precious cabochons to the stem and to the central knop decora...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Hayno Focken Footed Bowl Hammered Brass Bauhaus
By Hayno Focken
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice, rare and original footed bowl from Hayno Focken. German Bauhaus 30th Art Deco hammered brass bowl with model number 2019. Signed on the underside with "HF" and Modell numb...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Handmade Decorative Treasure Box with Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Black White
Located in Warsaw, PL
DECORATIVE BOX 01
Inlay scheme: Weave
Colour scheme: B&W
Available in individuals colors
MATERIALS: MDF, painted rye straw, brass.
DIMENSIONS (cm):20x20x10,5.
Packaging dimensions (c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Archibald Knox Centerpiece tudric pewter handled dish
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Liberty & Co fruit bowl , centerpiece or jardiniere designed by Archibald Knox - fully stamped on base with Liberty marks and shape no. 0755. Circa 1905. Illustrated in new Stephen Martin book on Archibald Knox. Also illustrated in the Arts & Crafts Metalwork exhibition catalog held at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in the lake District (exh 99) page 25...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell With glass insert. Clearly marked on the bottom Tiffany Studios, New York, 842. 4“ x 4“ x 2“ tall. Wonderful original condition with on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Scrolling Twisted Wrought Iron Candle Holder Wall Mounted Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Scrolling Twisted Wrought Iron Candle Holder Wall Mounted Sconces - a Pair. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 71" H x 6" W x 16.5 D. Can hold up to 5.5" Diameter Can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Copper Sailboat Ship 38" Weathervane Hand Crafted Folk Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Copper Sailboat Ship 38" Weathervane Hand Crafted Folk Art. item features circa mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 26" W x 5.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
French Arts and Crafts Copper Measure
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good French Arts and Crafts era mixed metal dry measure with unusual strap work decoration, the whole hand hammered, seamed and riveted with copper and mix...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Circa 1900 English Oak Arts & Crafts Side End Lamp Wine Table or Plant Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage English Oak Arts & Crafts side table
A good looking and well made piece, the timber patina is natural and unpolished, it has...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze trophy vase
By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, 1927
Measures:...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock
A rare and unusual Arts and crafts mantle clock housed in a cast iron square case with decorative corners and long slender legs.
R...
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arts & Crafts Blush Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau for University City
Located in Chicago, US
“A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929
Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children.
Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original vaseline glass or uranium glass Vase James Powell Whitefriars
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Fine vaseline or uranium glass vase attributed to James Powell & Sons Whitefriars London circa 1895. The vase is in excellent original condition and has a beautiful naturalistic for...
Category
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Signed Sara Sax Rookwood Pottery Lidded Rectangular Box
By Sara Sax, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This gorgeous ceramic lidded rectangular box was made by Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio, and decorated by renowned artist, Sara Sax. Rookwood has long been recognized as one of...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Marius Hammer Plique à Jour Viking Longboat Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 plique à jour enamel and gilt 930 silver open salts. Made by Marius Hammer in Norway, ca 1910. Each: Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost,...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Gilt Thai Demon Mask Dance Headdress Crown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted gilt Thai Todsakhan demon mask dance headdress crown dancer costume on stand.
Handcrafted in papier mâché, gilt metal and ornate with hand-cut-g...
Category
20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
English Arts & Crafts Blue Glass Trumpet Vase
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts blue glass trumpet shaped vase with fluted design and scalloped top (James Powell & Son/Whitefriars Glassworks)
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Desk Top Envelope Holder Early Mark
By Roycroft
Located in San Diego, CA
early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard to find item.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1911 by Parson Brothers (for Tessier), this handsome, George V, Antique, Britannia standard silver Porringer has been beautifully hand crafted, with visible han...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina.
This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Beech
Rookwood pottery/ceramic vase signed/date , Charles S Todd .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Rookwood pottery vase.This vase is signed C S T in bottom as shown. Charles S Todd, hand painted in this abstract vines from top to bottom.
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta traditional Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar
- Made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- Made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha.
Approximate measurements: 8.7 x 8.7 x 15.7 in // 22 x 22 x 40 cm; weight 6.6 lb // 3 kg
Handmade: Variation is to be expected, each piece differs in color, size, shape and decorations due to its handmade nature and natural pigments. memòri is about simplicity, imperfections, and embracing the "flaws".
Each piece is fired in an open fire - a dug hole during more than 12 hours, which makes unexpected and surprising results, including smoke marks on some pieces. This means that each piece is one of a kind and cannot be duplicated.
Care instructions: The ceramics are not glazed. We advise you to keep it as a decorative object if you want to conserve the original aspect.
About the savoir-faire, the modeled pottery
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and patterns used today are very close to those of their origins. This ancestral know-how, which has disappeared around the Mediterranean, still lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery according to the ancestral art...
Category
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
C. Perron Antique Cast Bronze Tazza with Judaic Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Signed C. Perron cast bronze tazza depicting the Judaic allegorical story of Eliezer finding a wife for Abraham's son Isaac and with the assistance of Rebecca, determines she is the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful bidriware sterling silver on patinated bronze vase or vessel
India, Circa Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10"H.
Good original vintage condition, with beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
S and G Keramik Monumental Classic Style German Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful monumental ceramic floor vase in brown and antique white classic double handled style by S and G Keramik of Germany. In good vintage condition. There is one small glaze chi...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
An Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Mantel Clock with Mottled Blue Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts mantel clock with four Ruskin jewels and hand twisted legs united by a cross stretcher stood on shaped feet.
Recently serviced and working well.
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Eight-Piece Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk set. The eight-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, calen...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930
Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high.
Great for jewelry, letters, etc.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Arts & Crafts Weller or Roseville School Cut Back Floral Art Pottery Vase c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Arts & Crafts Cut Back Floral Art Pottery Vase in the Manner of Weller or Roseville c1930
Measures- 17.25''H x 9''W x 9''D
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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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