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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Regency
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage mid-19th century French 3-piece garniture clock set is wonderfully designed in the Louis XVI style. The over size set includes an exceptional gilt bronze clock accented with attached detailed patinated sculpted putti figures on both sides. The clock rests on a platform embellished with elaborate florals and scrolls that complement its white enamel face with Roman numerals and featuring the maker, Raingo Freres, Paris. The clock has a French bell movement. A pair of sculpted gilt bronze candelabra with similar patinated bronze putti figures accompany this beautiful clock. Each of these figures holds an elaborate seven branch lily bouquet...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm (45 ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Cadelabras
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Candelabras – A Masterpiece of East and West This fabulous and large pair of 19th-century Louis XVI style orm...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Four Baccarat Crystal Vases, by H. Vian ; H.Dasson & Baccarat, France, C. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A very fine and rare set of four baluster-shaped covered vases made of faceted ovoid cut Baccarat crystal and adorned with a bronze mount of exceptional quality and kept with its ori...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Parcel-Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti Candelarbra 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique French Louis XVI bronze, parcel-gilt and marble putti candelabra, circa 1870. Each candelabra having twin candle holders and each bobeche in gilt bronze with fruiting swags...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Candlesticks - Gilt Bronze - Regency Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of refined French Régence style candlesticks. Made of bronze with a gilded patina. Made in France, 1880-1890 Dimensions: 27 (h) x 13.5 x 13.5 cm Free shipping worldwide
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1880s French Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century tall case clock by James Hogg, from village of Gifford near Edinborough, circa 1820, with fine mahogany case, brass fin...
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1820s Scottish Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Antique Vanity Case, English, Travelling Dressing Table Box, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vanity case. An English, rosewood and brass travelling dressing table box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautifull...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Fine Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A fine, early antique French clock by André Hoffmann of Paris, the movement by Vincenti et Cie, circa 1850. It is beautifully made in ormolu (fir...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus form Tea Caddy
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy. With Brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair 19th C. French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Vases/Pot-Pouries, with Daoist Emblem Cartouches. Each vase is made of famille verte porc...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Cherub Tall-Case Clock After Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal Régulateur de Parquet Tall Case Clock, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) After the model attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener, surmounted by a cloud-form case cast with three putti cherubs suspending garlands, centred by a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above the square tapering pedestal headed...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Regency Giltwood Eagle
Located in Essex, MA
Standing with wings extended and one claw resting on a turtles back. This piece was intended to be displayed outdoors. Many old layers of pain. From the Bartlett Burnap Collection. P...
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1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very fine Louis XVI style figural mantel clock with matching flanking candelabra. The clock is bronze casted and has an ormolu f...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock
By Mellet Hger du Roi
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) white marble mantle clock with gilt bronze trim and a pediment with a wreath & arrows. (Clock face signed: HGER DU ROI, PARIS) (Not working)
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Worcester Porcelain Dish in Queen Charlotte Pattern England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite porcelain dish was hand-painted in the "Queen Charlotte pattern at the Worcester factory in England around 1820. It features beautifully swirling panels of pink and bl...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of English Regency Style Amethyst Glass Hurricanes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency Style Amethyst Glass Hurricanes Purchased in England in the 1980s  as antiques or vintage A beautiful pair of English Regency Style Amethyst Glass Hurricanes...
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20th Century English Regency Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Circa 1820 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of beautiful bow fronted form...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Shell

French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Hallmarked "Gantter" at nearly each bronze part. Movement and assembly presumably by Vincent et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1860.* Very rare and authentic giant 19th century clock. Thi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Ostrich Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Each in the form of a bronze ostrich on a rockwork base; supporting a candleholder.
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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame Portrait of Young Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor portrait, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – Dated 1834. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls fro...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood, Paper

French Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Box is a deep orange hue with gold ...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th century mahogany eight day long case clock by Todd of Hull, having an arched painted dial with a seconds dial, the mahogany case has a pagod...
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1820s British Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming little sterling silver-lidded porcelain box, possibly used for snoring snuff, or for general trinkets. The silver top is decorated in Louis XVI style, and bears the Minerv...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Silver

French Gilt Bronze Photo Picture Frame
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Gilt Bronze Photo Picture frame French Empire style having twin Picture aperture 58mm wide, original water mark type silk fabric, each corner of the frame has Gilded mounts featuring French Sphinx...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French bronze dore and marble annular clock depicting the Three Graces
Located in Houston, TX
The sculpture of the Three Graces are bronze dore And they are supporting a globe in roi de blue. The Figure at the crest is an angel holding a bow sitting On a cloud. The clock is after a famous clock in the Louve by a famous metal artist Francois Vion. It is annular and is a rotating clock...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Lenzkirch Bracket Clock in French Louis XVI Style, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
German Lenzkirch mahogany and carved ormolu cased mantel clock. The clock has wonderful carved scrolling feet supporting a rolled ridged stepped base decorated with leaf carved ormol...
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Circular Bowl Tray
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive quite rare deep hand cut full lead Irish Crystal Circular Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece of generous size of circular outline, together with a similar dish of oval form with...
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19th Century Irish Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, made in commemoration of his coronation in 1820 or her de...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
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19th Century Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This antique crystal box is a true gem. The cut crystal is mesmerizing, due to its hand-chiseled facets that catch the light reflecting it in a t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Candlestick Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze the Pair, 18th Century Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of rock crystal candlesticks on a Louis XVI style gilt bronze mount. Circular molded base with gilt bronze ornaments such as beads and waterleaves friezes, also visible on the b...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze figural two-light candelabra after a model by Claude-Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814), one modeled...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box. The leather is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

Pair Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XVI from the 1780s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair sophisticated carrara marble and gilt bronze Candlesticks. Made in France during the 1780s. Louis XVI. Beautiful contrast between the white Carrara marble and the gilded de...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Fine Pair of French 18th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 18th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabra, each in the form of putto figures holding aloft three scrolled candle-branches on a red marble and a square whit...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood
Located in NICE, FR
This exceptionally majestic and unique reliquary bust carved in gilded wood represents a bishop adorned in golden robes. The torso is draped in a toga revealing a round cavity that o...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Picture Frame, France, Circa 1900, 10 x 13 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1900. Picture size: 10 cm x 13 cm. Passpartout size: 4 cm x 11 cm. The golden color of the brass with its warm sheen adds a special tou...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine and rare miniature bracket timepiece made by one of Britain’s most revered horological partnerships. The eight day single fusee movement held by four turned pillars with anchor escapement, adjustable lenticular pendulum and hold fast, is of exceptional quality. Housed in an ebonised and glazed bell top bracket clock case of a design particularly associated with this firm, the silvered roman dial with subsidiary date dial in the break arch is signed and also on back plate. This clock is in excellent original condition with a fully glazed back door and side panels with the U shaped carrying handle, a distinctive trademark of Grimalde and Johnson, standing on turned acorn feet. William Johnston is first recorded in partnership with Peter Grimalde between 1810 and 1825, before setting out on his own, Grimalde & Johnston were celebrated precision chronometer makers, and are known for making this style of miniaturised bracket clock during this period in very limited numbers. Examples of clocks by Grimalde and Johnson can be found in, “The Georgian Bracket Clock, 1714-1830” by Richard Barber and “English Bracket and Mantel Clocks” By Andrew Nicholls...
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1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive Regency period caddy with fi...
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1820s British Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Tall Empire silver plate Candelabras by JG Galle - early 19th century
By Gérard-Jean Galle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Rare pair of silver plate bronze candelabras, early 19th century production (Empire period). Beautiful Louis XVI style model, elegant proportions, 2 to 3 lights each (you can turn the center piece over to get a third light). They are composed of 17 independent parts each (the more there are, the higher the quality). The bottom part looks exactly like an ormolu pair of candlesticks exhibited at chateau de Fontainebleau, listed in a book dedicated to bronze items that came into the castle under Emperor Napoleon's reign (last picture, the left candlestick). This books testifies that the ormolu pair has probably been delivered there by Claude Galle in 1807. Our pair is a variant of this pair of candlesticks : - silver plate instead of gilt bronze - the candelabra part on top Early 19th century work attributed to Gerard Jean Galle...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu Celeste ground and fine overglaze gilt decoration. The richly chased foliate case is...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock. This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. This fine set of wall sconces is crafted entirely of gilded bronze and decorated with elements typica...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock of the period Louis XVI.  
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Antique 19th C. French Bronze Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set By Raingo Frères
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions (Clock) - H: 16 1/2 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in Dimensions (Candelabras) - H: 14 3/4 in W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in This exquisite 19th-century clock set, crafted by the ren...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Vintage Regency Brass Deer - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous set of vintage Regency brass deer. A beautiful set of one buck and one doe. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Early 17th Century Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

"Geniuses of the Arts" Gilded Bronze and Marble Clock Set by G. Fabre, c. 1900
By G. Fabre, Samuel Marti
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and statuary Carrare marble clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair candelabra...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with Rose Pompadour pink ground. Pan...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century Meissen Monkey Band French Horn Player Member Figurine
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Meissen Monkey Band, also known as the Monkey Orchestra, is a collection of 19-21 porcelain monkey figures that were created between 1747 and 1...
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19th Century German Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique English Porcelain Dish Made in England Circa 1820 Decorated with Roses
Located in Katonah, NY
A delightful English porcelain dish made circa 1820 hand-painted with exquisite flowers on crisp white porcelain. In the center is a lovely pink rose. Other roses, forget me nots, an...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Gold Étui in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold Étui in Original Case Jacques Martin Petitjean Circa 1777 Expertly engraved entirely of yellow gold, this remarkably rare Louis XVI-era étui is a work of art. Resplendent colum...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Gold

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Hand-Enameled Floral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase with Hand-Enameled Floral Decoration and Gilt Highlights. This baluster-form vase features a trumpet-shaped neck, rounded shoulde...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique English Crown Derby Pair Sauce Soup Tureens Urns Vases Centerpieces 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Identical Pair of Early English Porcelain China Sauce or Food Tureens complete with their original covers and undertrays, possib...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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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