Decorative Objects
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Lacquer
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
2010s Australian Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Tanzanian Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Shell, Polyester
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Copper
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Tanzanian Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Copper
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Asian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Slate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1950s European Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
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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