Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Spelter
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Colombian Other Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Malachite
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Sheet Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Quartz
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1880s Austrian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s North American Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
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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