Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Opaline Glass
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Jade
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1820s British Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood, Satinwood
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century European Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s African Decorative Objects
Seagrass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Malagasy Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Composition, Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Acrylic
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art 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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