Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1970s German Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Pakistani Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s South American Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Slag Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Malachite
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Cameroonian Decorative Objects
Malachite
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bone, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1870s French Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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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