Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Plaster
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Decorative Objects
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Rose Quartz
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Rose Quartz
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Steel, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Onyx
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Enamel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Burl
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1820s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 20th Century Maltese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1910s British Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
Early 19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Copper, Tin
1970s Austrian Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Paint
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Cement
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1930s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Objects
Wood, Machiche
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Leather, Murano Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Slate
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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