Decorative Objects
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Straw, Wood, Cork
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century French Régence Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Enamel
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
1830s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze, Spelter
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Suede
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Crystal, Gold
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, Spelter
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Velvet, Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1870s German Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Shell
19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Iron
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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