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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Napoleon III
Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design. Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

2 Pc. Nils Landberg for Orrefors Grey and Clear Sommerso Vases
Located in New York, NY
2 pc. Mid Century Art Glass vases by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Both are in excellent condition free of damage , both are fully and correctly marked. Offered and priced as a lot of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Long Tailed Duck Art Glass Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass long tailed duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in very good overall vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style. The box is made of veneer beechwood, with beautiful grain. The lid is in slayed with lighter maple ...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Beech, Birdseye Maple

Scandinavian Modern Set of 2 Swedishs Folk Art Organic Burl Bowls, circa 1990s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These burl bowls made in Sweden with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Fir

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful Boulle marquetry and blackened wood tea box / tea caddy, brass pattern inlaid, mahogany veneer inside. Mid 19th century circa 1840 - 1850, typic...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 21.0 cm x W 10.0 cm. With extra long cord.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Freeform Art Glass Vase by Severin Brørby for Hadeland Norway, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large free-form handkerchief vase in Norwegian art glass. Designed by Severin Brørby and made at Hadeland in Norway circa 1970s. Hadeland Glassverk is the oldest industrial company...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large danish Ceramic Dish Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large round ceramic vide-poche or low bowl in earth tones beige-grey brown. Scandinavian Mid-Century 1960s, produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linn...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Brass Serpentine Candlestick by Illums Bolighus. Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage solid brass serpentine candlestick for two candles. Made by Illums Bolighus. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s Great condition with amazing patina. If you prefer them shiny you can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden. Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal, Pewter

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wirkkala Textured Art Glass Ice Vase, Finland, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala textured art glass cylinder vase for Ittala. Asymmetrical icicle patterns. Beautiful vintage condition. Finland, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Birch, Teak

1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten “Tidlösa” Longcase clock in Birch and Masur birch. Case signed Malmstens Verkstadsskola 1977, Carpenter Master Artur Jönsson, clock marked Westerstrands Sweden.
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1770s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

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Birch

Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Antique Decorative Wooden Tray Bowl Produced Late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Swedish decorative and antique wooden tray in a wabi sabi / primitive style. Produced in Sweden in the late 1800s. In good vintage condition. Dimensions: H: 15 cm / 5.90" W: ...
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1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

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Oak

heavy 7kg Modernist Sculptural 44cm Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, France 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: France Material: solid bronze Decade: 1970s This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Black Gutta-Percha Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, circa 1870
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French photo frame in Gutta-Percha, stylized decorations Napoleon III period, circa 1870. Antique frame width: 5 cm / 1.96 in. Antique glass...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Other

1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Votive Candle Holder Pair this listing is for a set of two holders Unmarked 2.25 h x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 Preown...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Deep Blue Bowl Footed Ashtray Vintage Mid-Century Cigar like Seguso Orrefors
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy bowl. Slighly Footed pedestal base in the form. Showing some light wear to edges and bottom, pictured. Unknown maker, unsigned, but possibly Italian. High quality, and Estate F...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Glass

Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

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Faience

Wastepaper bin in walnut by Einar Barnes, PS Heggen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wastepaper bin designed by Einar Barnes. Produced in Norway by PS Heggen during the 1950s. Made from laminated walnut and teak wood. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Teak

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze buste, depicting Jesus Christ with thorn crown. The bronze has a beautiful patina, the statue is in good condition. Made by Oscar Ruffony, a Swiss artist who mai...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the S...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Mark to body likely production-related.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Aurora by Hasharat: 19th-Century Glass Globe with Shimmering Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique 19th-century large glass oval globe, titled Aurora by Hasharat, measures 19" x 22" x 8.5" and showcases a captivating collection of shimmering butterflies perc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
*"Mirage" by Hasharat* is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements, encased within a large 19th-century oval glass dome measuring 12.5" x 8.5" x 20" H. ...
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Mid-19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood

Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Teak

Jules Moigniez Bronze Sculpture of Three Sheep and a Lamb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze grouping of sheep with a nuanced brown patination. Moigniez' intricate work on the surface of the piece created a true-to-life rendering of the sheep's fleece. The group is se...
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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Bronze Hunter Camel and Dog circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bronze hunter camel and dog statue. Very nice treatment of the subject in a detailed and nervous classic style with a high quality of details. V...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of palatial / monumental size! "The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Stoneware vase with decor of flowers in silver, model Grazia, Swedish Modern.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative stoneware vase with silver decor, depicting a flower bouquet. Designed by the artistic leader of Gustavsberg (from 1949, at 21 years old, to 1957) Stig Lindberg. Mode...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Silver

Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass with original box. Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s. 1970s/80s. Marked. In excellent condition with patina. Hei...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley. Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs holding a basket, the base with trophies and scrolling. This monumental centerpiece...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. Comprising of t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover
Located in New York, NY
A palatial french ormolu-mounted Sevres Porcelain hand-painted vase and cover, circa 1838. This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56" high, and is beautifully hand-painted with classical scenes of lovers and cupids, in teal / turquoise blue ground porcelain. Made with very fine quality figural bronze handle, the vase turns to a full 360 degree angle and is mounted on a solid bronze base with fine detail. Painted with beautiful flowers throughout the entire vase, leading up to the cover, which is adorned with an acorn bronze...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957. Gre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

4 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 6 x 4,5 cm and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks. Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB ca 1930-40
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930-1940 I just love the size and chunkiness of these candlestick holders, with the brass rim. Model...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Pewter

Monumental Royal Vienna Iridescent Porcelain Portrait Vase and Cover, Wagner
Located in New York, NY
A monumental Royal Vienna Iridescent porcelain portrait vase and cover, Wagner, circa 1880. This Royal Vienna Urn features an exceptional iridescent ...
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19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s Great condition. Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'. Annikki Hovisaari...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight. Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan. Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931. With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Pewter

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew. Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly crafted heavy stock candelabra in solid brass. It features 5 arms/candle holders for regular sized candles. It was made anonymously in Scandinavia during the 1960s and has ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Brass

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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