Decorative Objects
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Decorative Objects
Bone
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects
Precious Stone
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 18th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Quartz
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Soapstone
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
1970s Mexican Vintage Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Cement, Other
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Rattan
Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Bronze
17th Century German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Giltwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Horn, Faux Bamboo
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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