Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Shell
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
1750s Mexican Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather, Wool, Plastic, Pine
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Decorative Objects
Limestone
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s French Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1990s American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Pottery
1980s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Lucite, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Jade, Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Jade, Spelter
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Textile
Late 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Stone, Quartz
1950s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Other
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Decorative Objects
Walnut
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
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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