Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Danish High Victorian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Shell, Velvet, Abalone
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Rose Quartz
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Danish Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1920s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Cane, Rattan, Wood
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s German Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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