Decorative Objects
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Coral
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
1940s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Sycamore
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Decorative Objects
Copper
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century European Decorative Objects
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Cast Stone, Other
20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine, Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Malachite
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1990s Australian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Clay
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Lacquer
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
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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