Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Agate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Shell
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sterling Silver
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Straw
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral
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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