Decorative Objects
1870s French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Late 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Slate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Tanzanian Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Iron, Nickel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate, Brass
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lucite
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Israeli Hellenistic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Bone
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Objects
Jute
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
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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