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Decorative Objects For Sale
Antique Gothic Style Chip Carved Walnut Keepsake Box C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Style Chip Carved Walnut Keepsake Box C1860 Measures - 9.5"H x 15.25"W x 9.5"D This keepsake box, dating to circa 1860, showcases the Gothic style chip carving typical...
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19th Century Gothic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Anglo Indian Coconut and Metal Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique Anglo Indian box crafted with a polished coconut and decorated with jewelry like silvered metal work featuring a hand as a locking clip.
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Gabriella Crespi brushed and polished brass box signed 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare cylindrical box in brushed and polished brass, designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi in the 1970s. Likely intended as a cigarette case, its clean and perfectly proportioned fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sculptural Swan Bowl in Crackle Glazed Porcelain and Gilt Metal
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elegant Art Nouveau inspired swan bowl in crackle-glazed white porcelain with sculptural gilt metal, evoking Hollywood Regency glamour; decorative centerpiece with substantial weight...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century English Walnut Box
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century walnut box from England. This is a lovely box with some of the most gorgeous craftsmanship we have had the pleasure to offer. The top has softly beveled edges,...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Moody Black Tall Free Form Hand Made Vase 19"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing theMoody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and adde...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Tall Bronze Pedestal Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, hand-made pedestal bowl with an undulating edge and metallic glaze. Each is one-of-a-kind. Decorative use only; handwashing recommended.
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2010s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Boletto blue pig figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a mold-made refractory white clay form. The vibrant blue glaze is enhanced by a finely incised decoration of varied ...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli 1960s Oval Italia Murano glass Bowl in Purple & Blue
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This wonderful oval / egg shaped Flavio Poli bowl was hand-blown in the 1960s using the sommerso (submerged) technique. The surrounding glass is purple with a deep blue core. Remnant...
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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil
Located in Warrenton, OR
90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Since this...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Set of 2 Classic Candle Holders in Venetian Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 2 classic candle holder. The large one is 29 cm high, and the medium is 22 cm high. Crystal transparent color. Gift packaging. Hand made in Venice.
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Verdun, France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinge...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass jug manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of ...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Luxury Handrafted Blue Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury blue handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 6,29 x ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches Diameter 12 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Vintage faux lapis lazuli desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1970 in date. The clock is displayed in a beautiful polished rectangular gilt brass case with a lapis ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Antique Vintage Industrial National Electric Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1950
By National Time Recorder Company 1
Located in London, GB
A large industrial wall clock made by the National Time Recorder Company Ltd. c.1950 Heavy duty copper-plated brass casing with the original grey factory paint. Slightly time worn c...
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1950s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large artisan made hand-tooled/engraved dagger style paper knife in solid brass. It comes in a decorative sheath also in hand-engraved solid brass. It was made in either Turkey or an...
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20th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Style Metal Vase
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Bauhaus-style metal vase Circa. 1960 Elegant metal vase inspired by Bauhaus design, characterized by an abstract geometric composition with clean lines and balanced proportions. The...
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1960s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 7,08 diameter x 3,14...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Black Silver and Green Rolex Display Wall Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool eye catching vintage Rolex display wall clock having second and date indicators, automatic time quartz movement, and night illumination. Black upper rim, green lower rim ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tole Wildflowers Floral Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Italian tole two-arm candle sconces with hand painted pastel wildflowers, scrolling green leaves, and gilt accents, circa 1950. They retain their original su...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany Studios gilt bronze "Puddlestick" candlestick. Signed with stamped signature "Tiffany Studios New York 1213" to bottom.
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Italian Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian ceramic tiger sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sitting tiger is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Very good/excellent vintage condition.
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20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quart...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in London, GB
Large Marble Bust of the Greek God Apollo Amazing Detail Specially of the Curly Hair This is a Grand Tour Piece
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Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Authentic Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Vase with Wisteria Motif, circa 1910
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite authentic vase by Émile Gallé, master of French Art Nouveau glass. Circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 21 cm × Diameter 8 cm. This piece showcases a delicate interplay of pur...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed. Medium scale hand thrown footed bowl glazed in "Rimini blue" and featuring Londi's Safety Pin decor on both the exter...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Enchanting Murrine Vase with a complex web of Murrine. Looking carefully these are squared Murrine with an design of a rose. The Murrinas are made of Cobalt blue and acquamarine, the...
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1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A stunning and highly decorative mid-century modern French cigarette box from the 1950s, depicting a whimsical Scottish Terrier dressed as a sailor, joyfully drinking a beer. Objects...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier “Tank Francaise” Folding Travel Alarm Clock Paris, Circa 1990 An elegant and timeless vintage Cartier travel desk clock, model Tank, crafted in gilt brass and blue e...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Aimara Large Alpaca Silver Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...
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18th Century English Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Blue Vase Marble Azul Macaubas Handmade in Italy, Organic Shape
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Le Grand Bleu” is a large sculptural vase, entirely hand-carved from a single block of Azul Macaubas quartzite with stunning blue veining. Each piece begins with the careful selecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Angelite cloud jewel box
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Store your treasures in the Jewel Box Container, made from authentic semi-precious gemstones. A luxurious home for jewelry, trinkets, or keepsakes. The cloud catchall box is a carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Mithé Espelt Ceramic Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt — Lunel, France, 1950s. A stunning mid-century ceramic jewelry box crafted by renowned French artist Mithé Espelt in Lunel, France, d...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Gucci Style Five Petal Flower Ashtray or Catch-all Mid Century Italy C1960s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Gucci style floral ashtray C1960s Italy. Beautifully sculptured and cleverly designed piece that sheds its petals to become five individual ashtrays. A gorgeous addition to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an exceptionally rare large ceramic jar from Japan, covered in paper. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used for transporting and storing t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper, Straw, Pottery

Silver Plated Caviar Set
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Silver Plated Caviar Server The Four Lidded Dishes Consist OF Fish Handles The Central Bowl Has Six Vodka Shot Glass that Surround the Ice Bucket Certainly a Talking Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Murano Large Blue Bowl or Catchall Designed by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Big Blue Bowl or Catchall By Flavio Poli in Murano glass. This is a unique piece a true sculpture The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 6,29" diameter x 3...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...
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1980s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Solifleur Vase by George Clews, Staffordshire, 1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant Art Deco solifleur vase in cobalt blue ceramic, handcrafted in Staffordshire, England by George Clews during the 1930s. This piece belongs to the maker’s renowned Chameleo...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With a robust easel back stand. Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian modern Wooden Candleholder by Gunnar Kanevad, Sweden, organic shape
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and unusual and rare Swedish Mid-century modern handmade candleholder, which is also a figurative abstract sculpture. It is made out of one solid piece of wood with in...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th Anniversary, in Orange glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1930's Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror & Puff
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Bourjois Art Deco Navy Blue Enamel and Chrome Makeup Compact with Unused Powder and Puff This exquisite 1930s Art Deco Bourjois compact exemplifies the sophistication and mode...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1960s Small Murano Glass Flavio Poli Turquoise and Blue Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Flavio Poli 1960s hand-blown Murano glass bowl has a royal blue core and a turquoise blue surround. It is pleasingly thick glass in good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfab...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful dish with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Some s...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Patinated Bronze Bust Greek Scholar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Grand Tour Style patinated bronze bust of a a Greek (or Roman) Scholar mount on a black lacquer wood stand.
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1960s Classical Greek Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), whose soft grain and gentle texture reflect the depth and warmth of its age. The form is strikingly minimal—its design is completely free of unnecessary elements. Although it is simply a box, the composition of clean lines and planes gives it a subtle tension and understated beauty. It carries the precision and warmth of handcraft, something that cannot be replicated by industrial production. One particularly captivating feature is the visible trace of careful repairs made over many years. A knot hole on the side was thoughtfully patched with black washi paper, a practical repair that, over time, has become an expressive and almost artistic detail. In this small gesture, one can sense the quiet presence of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The top and sides bear gentle wear and abrasion accumulated over decades. Rather than damage, these marks serve as a texture created by time, giving the piece its unique depth and character. The box possesses a humble yet powerful presence—a true embodiment of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection and age. The interior remains sturdy, offering ample storage capacity. It has been thoroughly cleaned, ensuring it can be used safely and comfortably. Its low, elongated proportions make it highly versatile: ideal as a low coffee table, a book table, a side table, or a display platform. Simply placing it in a modern interior instantly adds a sense of calm and visual depth. A simple yet richly expressive antique wooden box...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Objects

Materials

Cedar

Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date. The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Still Stand Abstract Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved, Walnut, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This captivating sculpture is a one of a kind piece, hand carved from a single block of solid hardwood. Its form is a continuous, biomorphic loop, an abstract ribbon of wood that twi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock on a rectangular base. Sweden, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock. Elegant square-shaped manuel clock on a rectangular base with geometric Art Deco design. Dial with painted black stylised numerals and blued ste...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This elegant piece showcases Poli’s signature mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) techn...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

18th Century French Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful rustic 18th century hand forged iron candleholder for 3 candles. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. France, 18th c...
Category

18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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.