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Decorative Objects For Sale
Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements.
Coral can only be s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
An Abstract Wooden Sculpture
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A contemporary sculpture made of a Teak root, made of 1 piece wood,
great shine and patina of the wood,
abstract and natural form, can be used in different locations of your house,
a...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Vintage Figurine White Bisque Porcelain Horse West Germany, 1980s, Goebel
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxurious, collectible bisque porcelain composition "Galloping Horses" from West Germany, Goebel manufactory 80s of the last century. Porcelain, glaze...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cinzano empty pocket ashtray
Located in Nivelles, BE
Cendrier ou vide poche publicitaire de la marque Cinzano.
Le Cinzano est une marque piémontaise qui produit des apéritifs et vins pétillants.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Orange 7501, Austria-Hungary, C 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould-blown, bulbous body on a round, flush stand, spherical upper part, slightly flared mouth rim over a neck constriction, polished pontil o...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase New-Red Cytisus Silver Mount, Austria-Hungary, circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase in the form of a blown, baluster-shaped body with a flared rim.
Silver mounting in the form of chased flowers, enclosing the body of the vase l...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Alfred Boucher "Diana" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) "Diana", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, cast by F. Barbedienne Founder, late 19th century, the figure standing with her hound and holding her bow, wit...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) "Sea Nymph", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, signed "F. Galli"on a carved white marble pedestal. Sculpture: 64" H x 18" W x 16" D; ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Box, Brass and Silver Box, 19th Century Syrian Work, Orientalist Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, brass and silver box, 19th century Syrian work, orientalist art.
Nineteenth century box, orientalist brass and silver, Syria.
H: 6,5cm, W: 1...
Category
19th Century Syrian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Bronze Pen Tray & Double Inkwell Desk Set 19 Century, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Double Bronze Inkwell Bronze Ink Stand with central handle and two pen holders flanked by lidded inkwells. Manufactured in France, 19th Century.
Made using traditional technology by...
Category
1890s French Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Jean Houdon "Diana" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) "Diana", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the life size standing figure holding her bow, with overall green verdigris, on a circular base, signed. ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Opium Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite metal box recreates the canisters once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. The box is decorated with relief casts of dragons and phoenixes, symbols o...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Frame. Ebonized wood, metal. Dutch school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Ebonized wood, metal. Dutch school, 17th century.
It has faults.
Slightly rectangular frame made of ebonized wood and decorated with a series of smooth mouldings of differen...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Frame. Ebonized wood. Dutch school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Ebonized wood. Dutch school, 17th century.
It has faults.
Wall frame made of ebonized wood and decorated with a series of smooth mouldings of different widths, as is usual i...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ramé Sage Green Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramé Sage Green Wall Sculpture by NITUSH AROOSH
Dimensions: Ø 100 cm.
Materials: Stainless steel.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Medusa Vase (Large), Clear Purple by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Blue, Dark Ruby and Black by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Indian Summer Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Clear Blue, Dark Ruby and Black.
*All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Va...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Aztec Revival Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal for a candle in a garden or indoor setting.
Category
20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Émile Gallé, Napoleon III, a Pair of Enameled Art Glass Cabinet Vases, ca. 1870s
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Period
Émile Gallé
A Pair of Cabinet Vases
Multi-Color Enamel, Clear Art Glass
Nancy, France
Circa 1870s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 3.57 in Upper diameter: 1.63 in Width: 2,25 in Bottom diameter; 1.63 in
MARKINGS
Both vases are signed in enamel at the base, bearing the mark ‘E. Gallé Nancy.’
ABOUT VASES
“The aim of my work: The study of nature, the love of nature's art, and the need to express what one feels in one's heart.” – Emile Gallé
These exquisite, museum-quality vases are highly collectible and in great demand due to their representation of the very origins of the master’s distinctive oeuvre, tracing back to the 1870s. At that time, French applied arts were marked by the extraordinary Napoleon III style, which blended vibrant polychrome hues, lacquered surfaces, and intricate painting techniques. This style drew inspiration from Renaissance ideals of beauty, Baroque gilding, Neoclassical lines, and the sensuality of Rococo. This particular pair of cabinet vases uniquely amalgamates several prevailing artistic styles of the period, including Impressionism, Trompe-l'œil, Realism, and Romanticism. Each vase is adorned with multi-colored enamel paintings depicting fantastical designs, featuring insects fluttering among an array of exotic grasses and flowers. Both vases are further embellished with exquisite applied glass sea shells, a Rococo-style handles on their sides. Despite their identical classical form, the paintings on each vase differ significantly, yet together they form a surprisingly harmonious composition.
ABOUT ARTIST
Émile Gallé Gallé (French, 1846 – 1904)
Born on May 4, 1846 in Nancy, France, Émile Gallé mile Gallé seemed destined for a career in glassmaking. Nancy was well-established for its glass artistry, and his father, Charles Gallé was an established faïence (ceramic) and glassmaker with his own successful manufactory, the Maison Gallé-Reinemer. It would be here under the guidance of his father that the young Emile began to learn the art of glassmaking while simultaneously indulging his academic interests in philosophy, botany and chemistry. In 1867, Gallé joined his father working full-time at the Maison.
Gallé's glasswork, even at its earliest stages, was heavily influenced by nature, with his very first pieces incorporating enameled floral motifs painted upon clear glass. He was an avid botanist his entire life, collecting plants, flowers, and insects from which to study and draw inspiration. He was even elected Secretary-General for Nancy's Société centrale d'horticulture.
Gallé traveled throughout Europe studying works at museums and private institutions, gaining insight from ancient glass antiquities to Japonesque masterpieces, and everything in between. It would be Gallé’s trip to the British Museum in 1871 that would alter the course of his art career. Enamored by the famed ancient Roman cameo glass...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Black Chinoiserie Square Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our large, square black Chinoiserie frame was handcrafted by Kipper in our shop. Design/style is originated from China.
Absolutely stunning hand painted figures of a traditional ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
French Rococo Bronze Wall Clock by L.P. Japy 19th Century Louis XV Style
By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by renowned Japy manufacturers in 1878-1885 period in gracious and elegant way. The Louis XV style of architecture and decorative arts appeared during the reign of Louis XV. Fro...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Roman torso in stone
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures.
with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture).
Probably circa 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Tiffany Large Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Large Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with wraparound rectilinear rim. Cedar lined an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ramum - Candlestick inspired by the graceful branches im brass, gold polish
Located in Porto, PT
Ramum, a candlestick inspired by the graceful branches of trees, captures a natural and understated elegance. Crafted to elegantly cradle a candle, it seamlessly blends organic beaut...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An English tortoiseshell box on ivory ball feet. Complete with all original interior, no key. England, circa 1800s to 1820s.
Category
1820s English Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Blackbuck Candelabra, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Blackbuck is an animal revered across cultures, and in India symbolic of purity and the divine. Our collection of cast brass objects manifest some of these traits; the dark grace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A R.Lalique Opalescent Glass Rennes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
the Rennes vase was created by R.Lalique in 1933 in white glass.
This piece is in strong opalescent glass and in excellent condition .
The vase is signed in sand blasted block let...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Moët & Chandon Champagne Cooler-5-6 bottles
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome old champagne cooler from France of the 1930s, in pewter, from the prominent champagne house Moët & Chandon.
The elegant cooler can hold 5-6 standard bottles of champagne.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
1970's Life Size Faux Ivory Elephant Tusks Mounted on Gold Colored Metal Bases
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Massive faux-ivory elephant mammoth tusks on polished gold colored metal bases. Flank your executive desk with these magnificent show pieces and make a statement. Ideal for intimid...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700. England
This exquisite late 17th-century English basket-top table clock, signed ...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960
Representing a Dancer or Icarus, this original sculpture is one of Félix Agostini's rarest creations. Félix Ago...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Rocking Horse
Located in London, England
Rocking horse on stand with painted finish. Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture by Artist Gustavo Oviedo Signed & Dated
Located in Miami, FL
Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture by Artist Gustavo Oviedo Signed & Dated
Offered for sale is a polished aluminum modern abstract sculpture by emerging artist Gustavo Oviedo. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century COFRAC Art Verrier Wave Centerpiece Crystal Bowl, France
By Cofrac
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century COFRAC Art Verrier Wave Centerpiece Crystal Bowl, France
Mid-century Modern COFRAC Art Verrier France Wave Form Centerpiece Crys...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare 18th Century George III Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Lacquer Canisters
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exceptional and rare George III period tea caddy is a remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Featuring intricate chinoiserie lacquer decoration, the caddy retains all...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Exquisite 18th Century Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents, circa 1770. England
This exceptional burr yew tea caddy is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship,...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Yew, Burl
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Bluebell Decor, Daum Nancy, France, ca 1900/05
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase on a round offset stand, with a slightly bulging lower part and a wall that curves and narrows upwards, with a flared mouth rim, colourless glass with flaky whit...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Painting And Gilding, by Leuteritz, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
Category
1940s German Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fine 18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Eight-Day Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th-Century Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, Circa 1705-1710. England
This magnificent early 18th-century English longcase clock exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and timeless...
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval XL Vase S/N0000838 Centerpiece New Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval XL Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval XL Vase S/N0000833 Centerpiece New Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval XL Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval XL Vase S/N0000837 Centerpiece New Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval XL Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vase ‘Argenta’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Argenta’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Stoneware with silver decor.
Signed.
H: 22.5 cm / 8 7/8"
Dia: 20 cm / 7 7/8"
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000832 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000867 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000825 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Organic Modern White Sea Shells Treasure Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White natural sea shells encrusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great sea shells selection. Wonderful decor piece or a great gift.
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Gorgeous Pewter Louis Roederer Champagne Cooler-Horse Head Handles
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Rare and therefore sought-after bowl-shaped champagne cooler / bucket, Grande pewter champagne cooler from the 1930s, with engraved champagne brand Louis Roederer on the side.
Fant...
Category
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000826 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The oval vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000823 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The oval vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000009 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories
The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe XL 13" Vase S/N0000848 Centerpiece Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe XL Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a bea...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe XL 13" Vase S/N0000847 Centerpiece Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe XL Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a bea...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze of the Neapolitan Fisherman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely bronze antique sculpture of a fisherman after the antique excavated in Naples in the early 19th century. These Grand Tour Souvenirs were extremely popular in the 19th and ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare Jack-in-the-pulpit Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios displays one of the company’s best-known and most popular Art Nouveau designs. This extraordinarily e...
Category
19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest examples of a mechanical bird box, this extraordinary box features not one, but two brilliantly colored love birds crafted with genuine hummingbird feathers. When t...
Category
20th Century Empire Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Emile Gallé Cherries Souffle Cameo Glass Vase, 1915
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare Etablissement Galle 'Cherries' mold-blown souffle cameo glass vase.
The baluster body with acid-etched and mold-blown decoration, in shades of red on an etched yellow and opaq...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Immaculate Conception Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century - Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and unique baroque Spanish sculpture of the Immaculate Conception in polychromed chestnut carving wood and a silvered crown, with a original wooden podium, representing a 18th...
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
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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