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Decorative Objects For Sale
Signed Monumental Italian Porcelain Fiori Urn Floor Vase
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent and impressive sized vintage Italian hand painted lidded Fiori urn form vase. Exquisitely polychrome decorated floral, scrollwork motif, rich color, shaped top surmounted with large finial, hexagonal base, signature, elegantly aged patina over the whole.
Artist signed: "M Dalla Costa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla.
This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$4,865 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Pewter Art Deco Woman Bathing Vide Poche #829C
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, of Denmark 1930s pewter Art Deco vide poche
The central figure of a kneeling woman bathing has superb detail and patina
Circa 193...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$392 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare H.Bequet Faience Floral Relief Pitcher Vase, Belgium Ceramics
By Henri Bequet
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Hubert Bequet ceramic pitcher vase was decorated with a bright colorful raised pattern of abstract flowers on textured teal background. Gold accents draw attention to highly de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coaster
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and glass wine bottle coaster by Frank M. Whiting Co., circa early 20th century, Massachusetts, USA. Piece is sterling silver and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame Attributed to Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful picture frame made of clear "twisted rope" Murano glass and the original wooden backrest, with brass support, attributed to Venini.
Made in Italy in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sterling Silver Rose
Located in Milan, IT
At once symbolic and ornamental, the deft workmanship of the Florentine silversmith workshop Lisi Brothers achieves a life-likeness in this elegant sterling silver rose. The flower i...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$759 / item
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase, Early 20thC.
5 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".
This exquisite antique cloisonné enameled cabinet vase dates to the early 20th century. Featuring ...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$395 / item
Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in White with Tan Cotton Braided & Fringe Details
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #735 by Karen Gayle Tinney
Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural pi...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Murano Glass Vase with Blue Stripes attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s Hand-blown clear glass vase with internal blue swirls. Made in Murano Italy during the 1930s or 40s. Distinct Art Deco styling. This designs is attributed to Ercole Barovier....
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$671 Sale Price
25% Off
Rock Black and White Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
A strikingly singular addition to a personal art collection, this gorgeous vase is a veritable work of art of bold visual impact. Entirely crafted of soft resin, it boasts a magnific...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock is an exquisite timepiece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship and ornate detail. The stately case, carved from rich wood, fea...
Category
Early 2000s American Other Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Alpaca Silvered Jewellery Box, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Alpaca silvered jewellery box, Vienna, around 1950s.
Polished and stove enamalled.
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Alpaca
Juvenile Mammoth Jaw Fossil With Molar
Located in New York, NY
This awe-inspiring fossil presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of prehistoric history. This juvenile mammoth jaw, estimated to be around 10,000 years old, origina...
Category
2010s Russian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect.
Signed
White blue and Pink color.
Category
1920s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$432 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Handmade Cast Brass Leaves Decorative Dishes, Vide Poches
Located in London, GB
Cluster of splendid bronze leaves, each of which is handmade individually with incredible detail.
Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Blue Capri Glass Vase by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, 1961
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Model: Capri. Vase designed in 1961 by Jacob E. Bang. The little brother of Jacob Bang. It was manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. It features optical horizontal stripes.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage German Space Age Planter, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that puts the box off the ground over a shadow joint.
Additional...
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box.
This beautiful and compact Black Forest wall salt box depicts a masterful...
Category
1910s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Vase/Shigaraki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an attractive pot that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi.
It is "Shigaraki ware".
Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
It is sa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Black Glaze with Beige Cotton Fringe Detail
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney
Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette.
Hand formed bei...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. The moon...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$300 / item
Pair of Chinese Kneeling Stone Rams, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These impressive stone garden statues are hand-carved of solid limestone to the form of two reclining rams. As motifs in Chinese art, rams and sheep represent the breath of light and...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
$6,880 / set
Patio Decoration Ceramic Hollywood Regency Camel Garden Flower Pot Stand Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic camel garden flower pot stand. Handcrafted ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden area. Seat heig...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Green Cachepot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning Art Nouveau cachepot exemplifies the elegance and creativity of early 20th-century decorative arts. Its vibrant green glaze is adorned with a delicate hand-painted vine...
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Walter Bosse Austrian Art Deco Art Pottery Cupid Figure
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and delightful Art Deco Austrian art pottery figure of a cupid by renowned Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter and metalworker Walter Bosse (Austrian, 1904-1979) and b...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe - Phenomen Rosa, Iridescent, ca. 1902
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, rare Loetz Witwe glass vase out of the world renowed workshops in Klostermuehle (Bohemia) from the early Art Nouveau period around 1902. The beautiful mouth-blown pink g...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian White Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl with Five Doves
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Marked Made in Italy, this incredible centerpiece features five white doves. Unique and refined, this centerpiece can hold a flower arrangement, candles or just left empty as a sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
By Frost
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful 1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator. With three variable speeds and adjustable angle. Desk or wall mountable. Lovely Nile Blue colour. In prime cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$442 Sale Price
25% Off
ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION
of a real work of art
ca. 115*
24 187
* Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm
* Total width flat 139 cm
BRICK
SCREEN
Designer, Version
Designer, Ausführung
Product
Produkt
Folding screen. Framework stainless steel.
Shims, spacers and end caps polished solid
brass, with clear varnish. Panels high-gloss
lacquered in black. Handcrafted in Germany.
Paravent. Edelstahlgerüst. Beilagscheiben,
Abstandshalter und Endkappen aus massivem
Messing, poliert und klar lackiert. Paneele mit
Klavierlackoberfläche in Schwarz. Handgefertigt
in Deutschland.
Black Schwarz
Also available in white upon request.
Auf Anfrage auch in weiß erhältlich.
An elaborate masterpiece of craftsmanship,
this is the first version of the Brick Screen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lady's or Gentleman's Designer Eight Watch Trinket Casket Box by Phillip Plein
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Lady's or Gentleman's Eight Watch Casket modelled as a vintage Suitcase in faux leather with nickel finish mounting and stud detailing, complete with its original...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faux Leather
18th Century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot wells, circa 1790.
Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top.
Hood ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a historically interesting bronze sculpture of a pair of lions after the original Medici Lions placed at the Villa Medici, Rome. This pair dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
The lions are sitting on their haunches with one front paw on a sphere, and they are facing right and left with their tails on opposite sides. They feature beautifully toned muscles and sleek detailed manes, which signifies their masculinity and reflects their health.
This high-quality hot cast solid bronze pair was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the "cire perdue" method.
It is a majestic pair which will look lovely equally at home indoors or outdoors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 96 x Width 43 x Depth 95
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 feet, 1 inch
Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions, one of which is Roman, dating to the 2nd century AD, and the other a 16th-century pendant; both were by 1598 placed at the Villa Medici, Rome. Since 1789 they have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. The sculptures depict standing male lions with a sphere or ball under one paw, looking to the side.
Copies of the Medici lions have been copied and publicly installed in over 30 other locations, and smaller versions made in a variety of media; Medici lion has become the term for the type.
The Albani lion, a similar ancient sculpture, now at the Louvre
A similar Roman lion...
Category
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea.
A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Shinsen & Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get :
1 Unit of Shinsen Vase ( 5.1" x 4.3" x 4.3" )
1 Unit of Tsuri Vase ( 5.9" x 3.15" x 3.15" )
Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places,...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey
Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Gigantic decorative gemstone Laundry Clip - XL
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Connect with nature through our extra-large clip, made with natural stones that bring harmony to your home.
This gigantic clip is a giganticly playful twist on the classic Laundry p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1924 René Lalique - Vase Druide Cased Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Druide” made in cased opalescent with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1924.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence.
height: 18 cm
Félix Marcilh...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Lapis Lazuli Native American Indian Chief Statue
Located in Somis, CA
We discovered, and through extraordinary efforts acquired this rare lapis lazuli Indian chief statue, capturing the essence of a Native American leader ad...
Category
20th Century North American Native American Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Cast Metal Lion
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French patinated metal lion fighting a snake.
Measurements:
Height of body: 9.5"
Width: 14.5"
Depth: 7.5"
Category
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Original 1960s Large MICHELIN Man Bibendum Mascot
Located in Miami, FL
Original restored Space Age white Bibendum Michelin advertising mascot, circa 1960s France.
The Michelin man is made of white plastic and shows the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
20th Century French Vintage Wall Mount Terra Bull Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French wall mount sculpture in hand made in terracotta with a weathered aged patina, in good condition. The wall sculpture is meticulously handcrafted and typical for the r...
Category
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Frederic Weinberg wall mask from the 1950s. Made of a terra cotta and resin type material. The color is called "Coral Antique" In the Weinberg catalog.
Dimension: 3" wide x 8.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rose Quartz Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
Carved from the purest grade of Madagascar rose quartz, this wonderful Happy Buddha statue radiates warmth and joy. With meticulous attention to de...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
$255 Sale Price
28% Off
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Malachite Box 8" Hinged Finely Made
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 5.7 lb, 8" stunning grade AAA malachite box. Gemstone malachite ranges from light to dark green, with the highly sought after ones displaying concentric rings and swirl...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle Chronoquartz desk or table clock with a domed glass and a 7“ diameter world map clocks face and world time zones....
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$501 Sale Price
40% Off
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique " Good Night " Italy Alabaster Girl Sculpture Table Lamp by U. Stiaccini
Located in Lisse, NL
Enchanting antique sculpture of a girl on the stairs holding a light, by Umberto Stiaccini, Florence circa 1910.
This beautiful and truly elegant, sculptural table or desk lamp is...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles
Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$432 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and brass details.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: H. Gerstner & Sons
Manufacturer: H. Gerstner & Sons
Country: United States
Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Brass Hardware, Felt Interio...
Category
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Spanish Cortijo Style Black Forged Iron Pair of Large Candelabra, Spain, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Striking Pair of Large Hand-Forged Spanish Colonial Iron Candelabra, Circa 1970s
A magnificent pair of large hand-forged black iron candelabra, inspired...
Category
1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,009 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Bronze Sculpture by Jules Moigniez (1835–1894) Hunting Spaniel - 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
An old cast bronze Sculpture by Jules Moigniez (1835–1894) - Hunting Spaniel 19th Century: This bronze sculpture represents a stationary hunting dog (a spaniel) and is signed "J. Moi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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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