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Decorative Objects For Sale
1970s Signed Gabriella Crespi Cigarette Case
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An original 1970s Gabriella Crespi ciagrette case signed on the side and with the original Crespi sticker on the base. The case is dated 11 Decemer 1972 on the inside. A perfect piec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb campaign box Brass mounted tropical hardwood Not sure of its function. Possibly originally a gun case or for ammunition. Green baize interior. Free UK shipping
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1850s English Campaign Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Porcupine Quill Box. Sri Lanka, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely quill box Ebony and porcupine quill Good condition Free UK shipping. PLEASE NOTE only available in the UK at the moment. I am seeking advice on Cites exemption for export....
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1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

Fabulous 1920's Art Deco Anne Fish "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop #270 by Hubley
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional 1920s Hubley cast iron doorstop, “Charleston Dancers,” No. 270, was designed by the celebrated British-born artist Anne Harriet Fish (later Anne Sefton) and captures the exuberant, lighthearted spirit of the Roaring Twenties. The sculptural doorstop depicts a dancing couple in close embrace, joyfully moving across the floor as they dance the Charleston late into the night, an iconic image of Jazz Age energy and modernity. Anne Harriet Fish was born in Bristol, England, and trained as a painter working in both oils and watercolors. After relocating to New York City, she became a prominent illustrator for Vanity Fair and Vogue, including the celebrated April 1917 Vanity Fair cover. During World War I, German-made porcelain doll heads became unavailable in the United States, prompting Fulper Pottery of Flemington, New Jersey, originally founded in 1909 as a stoneware pottery, to establish a new line of porcelain doll heads. When the postwar market for these products collapsed, Fulper pivoted to producing ceramic novelties, hiring Anne Fish in the early 1920s to contribute her distinctive, expressive designs. Fish’s success in ceramic design led to her collaboration with Hubley Manufacturing Company, for whom she designed seven iconic cast iron doorstops, now among the most desirable in the field of American folk and decorative arts: No. 269 – The Tiger No. 249 – The Messenger Boy No. 268 – The Parlor Maid No. 250 – Bathing Girls No. 270 – Charleston Dancers No. 222 – Small Footmen No. 248 – Large Footmen Anne Fish’s Hubley doorstops are characteristically numbered on the back and bear a copyright mark, with her name “FISH” painted on the front base, often in black. Likely influenced by her background in ceramics, her designs were finished with a distinctive high-gloss surface, a feature that has worn away on many surviving examples. This example is in beautiful antique condition, having been gently cleaned with minor professional paint restoration. It retains excellent surface presence and sculptural detail, with a richness and charm that exemplify Fish’s playful yet sophisticated approach to design. A highly collectible example of Hubley cast iron, Anne Fish doorstops...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal

Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This medium-sized figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a sitting cat created using a pressed refractory white clay technique. The surface decoration is applied through a ...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional Swiss Black Forest eagle carving with remarkable presence. This beautifully executed Swiss Black Forest wood carving depicts a majestic eagle captured at the very moment...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile glass vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios blue glass vase, featuring a narrow mouth and a gracefully tapering body leading to a rounded base. The surface displays the signature iridesce...
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Height twelve inches. This vase displays the naturalis...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Freeman Lederman Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figure -- Picasso Influence
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a charming hand-painted Japanese owl figure by Freeman Lederman. Dating from the 1950s, this little sculpture has a bit of a Picasso influence. It retains the original Freema...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Gio Ponti Brass Flower Holder for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian brass flower vase, circa 1940s, attributed to Gio Ponti. The piece features a softly rounded, hammered brass body with a warm, naturally aged patina. The upper rim is fitted ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Good condition Working secret drawers* Replaced leather With a key Free UK shipping *The drawers a...
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1860s English Campaign Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some we...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Light Blue and White Greek Vase by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This limited edition vase from the Collezione Riedizioni Archivio Storico was created on a red clay wheel. It features a distinctive Greek key pattern with black wax-painted profiles...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter & Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Impressive big cat lion sculpture, glazed ceramics, Jugendstil 1900s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning big cat sculpture of impressive size, from the Jugendstil period, made in the 1900 in Austria. The tiger is depicted in motion, striding w...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Jean Gerbino Mosaic Terre Mêlée Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A miniature mosaic ceramic vase by Jean Gerbino, handcrafted in the Vallauris pottery region of southern France during the 1950s. Known for his masterful approach to terre mêlée cera...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

VENINI vase rare Fazzoletto a Canne multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Venini Fazzoletto "a Canne" vase, model 701.01, in white, pink and red shades opalino glass, Signed 2010 with original box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wood box, expertly crafted in France circa 1930, will make a statement in any room. The box features a unique, eye-catching design, with a beautiful oak wood grain complemented ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal, Chrome

Swedish ‘Dug-Out Barrel’ / Laggarkärl, 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish ‘Dug-Out Barrel’ / Laggarkärl, 1800s Its size and stunning organic shape make it truly remarkable. Made from a single solid dug-out pine trunk with an attached bottom, perf...
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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautifully carved vintage Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase featuring intricate floral and foliate reliefs arranged around a finely patterned geometric background. The vase displays r...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1760-1800. Weathered and small losses Measurements are individual and include the iron peak....
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery Plate or Vide-poche by Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small stoneware vintage Bornholm pottery plate or Vide-poche from Denmark. Made by the talented Michael Andersen, this plate is iconic and so typical for this company, especially w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 10 cm / 4 inches Height: 26 c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche. The Safe of rectangular form made from cast iron with extensive riveting and twin loop handles. The safe has two escutcheon covers to the front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for symmetry. The top of the box is fitted with a plaque that reads in French Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete S.G.D.G usine A Gueux Marne (Incombustible System Bauche Patented S.G.D.G factory A Gueux Marne). The interior of the safe has been lined in a gunmetal grey cushioned velvet to give cushioning to your most treasured objects. Has Key and fully working lock. The French Safe dates to the second half of the 19th century during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1865. Henry Bauche Bauche Safes...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Iron

French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900. Flowers & leaves. H / 4.5 inches. 7 by 4.8 inches.
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Early 1900s French Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

Decorative Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Decorative Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Antique Wicker French Champagne Grape Harvest Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Champagne Harvest Log Basket -Z A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region. The markings identify the gr...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wicker, Wood

Ytiga NOUMATA Rare Sèvres “Rooster” in New Hard-Paste Porcelain, 1915
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
RARE Sèvres “Rooster” in New Hard-Paste Porcelain, 1915, at the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Molded by Edmond Dubois After Ytiga Noumata. A remarkably rare hard-paste porcelain ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras (Angolaites) Drakei 110 Million Yrs Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras (Angolaites) Drakei 110 Million Yrs Old (apx) We are wild about these knobby ammonite fossils, especially those with both sides are exposed rath...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

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Shell, Organic Material

A trio Sommerso glass vases in purple by Gunnar Nylund Strömbergshyttan Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A striking trio of vintage Swedish Sommerso art glass vases, handblown and signed by renowned designers Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan. Each piece showcases a ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s
Located in Turku, Finland
Beautiful Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass Decoration. Handcrafted in italy in 1960's. Dimensions: - Height 22cm / 8.6in - Diameter 26cm / 10.2in Beautiful item for p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Modernist Black Metallic Ceramic Vase by Shorter & Son, England, 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A bold example of mid-century British modernist ceramics, this sculptural mantle vase was produced by Shorter & Son in England during the 1950s. Its form—a curved, canoe-like vessel ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Art Deco Jewelry Box nut wood and maple wood inlays around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box nut wood and maple wood inlays around 1920s Hand polished
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Maple, Nutwood

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century figurative art. Designed and made around 1950-1959. Delicately modelled, playful y...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th Anniversary, in Orange glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu
Located in Delft, NL
Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu 4 pieces Christmas tree decorations designed by Janny van der Heijden for Heinen Delfts Blue A Christmas ball with scene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Cat Mobile Sculpture Folk Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Charming folk art cat mobile sculpture. The kinetic sculpture has good movement. It was acquired in Mexico City. Unknown artist. We believe it dates to the early 2000's. Nice patina.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France It's in gold plated 24K. White enamel dial. Quartz movement. Clock case numbered 0559867. With original case, ...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Textured Art Vessel-4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2025.. a step back to brush stroke vessels from 2020.. this is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studi...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking sculptural work by Venetian master Giuman, this Large Murano glass horse head showcases the artist’s exceptional ability to capture ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Cone-shaped pewter vase on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1213 * Year: ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Antique French Signed Art Nouveau Bronze Duck Figure Letter Opener by Frecourt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener by the sculptor Maurice Frécourt. Circa 1900. It is signed "Frécourt". This piece is in goo...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Greece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This striking bronze sculpture, originally found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria, is inspired by the elegant forms and symbolic motifs of ancient Etruscan art. Crafted in Greece...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Danish Holmegaard Primula Smoke Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Danish Holmegaard Primula glass apothecary jar in warm pale gray colored glass. Designed by Jacob Bang for Holmegaard. A great sculptural design of stacked rings with a con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Ormolu

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern Brazil Height: 4 5/8” This refined owl sculpture repre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Acrylic, Lucite

Sculptural Vase in White Statuary Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Dunes” is a sculptural vase entirely hand-carved from a single block of Statuario marble. Each piece begins with a careful selection of the block, chosen for its natural tones and v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Midcentury Brass and Lucite Swivel Picture Frame Paul Lobel Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing swivel double picture frame in brass and lucite in the style of Paul Lobel. The double frame swivels and is double-sided. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Girl Half Doll Dresser Powder/ Trinket Box circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this extremely rare and very enchanting porcelain powder / trinket box, dating to the 1930s and sourced in France. Depicts a flapper girl stood with her com...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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.