Decorative Objects
1970s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Soapstone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 2000s Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Serpentine
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century European Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Gold
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Cotton, Ceramic
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Pewter
1960s Persian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Cotton, Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Moroccan Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
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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