Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Greek Other Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Aluminum
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Decorative Objects
Shell
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Greek Archaistic Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1780s Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s German Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Bronze
16th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine
1760s English Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Shell
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Sheet Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Asian Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier Namibian Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
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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