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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Late Victorian
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri
This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bowl by Seguso is in very nice vintage condition, having no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960.
The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Shigemichi Aomine Modernist Japanese Wood Bowls for the National Craft Council
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century turned wood bowls by Japanese artist Shigemichi Aomine (b. 1916) for the National Craft Council of Japan. 1960s.
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Daniel Loomis Valenza Carved Lidded Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Daniel Loomis Valenza Lidded Hand-Carved Box. Sculptural Lidded Box fits together like a glove! Beautiful Walnut with amazing grain. In very nice original condition!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s
An absolutely stunning large ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece, featuring an intricate sculptural body in rich o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Brass Sputnik Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A brass sputnik sculpture decorative object. A great piece for a cocktail table, credenza, shelf, display on top of books, etc., many options. Diameter: 9.13".
Italian Murano small ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970.
Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s
By Hammonia-Motard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cat...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two fish inside, in orange colors. Colors are orange, blue, ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed French Ceramic Vase, France, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / Signed Vase / ceramics / Mid-century
A striking mid-century ceramic vase, handcrafted in France circa 1960. This sculptural piece exemplifies the refined artistry a...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1950s Set of 4 delicate Glass Vases by Albin Schaedel, GDR – East Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Collection of four very delicate glass vases, all attributed to Albin Schädel, well known East German glass blower.
This skilled artist created the most delicate objects from very th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1990s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its ama...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Design Italia 1970s Style Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Amber Murano glass bowl with very pleasant shades. Multi-shaped oval body. Design attributable to a production by Flavio Poli. Made in Italy in the 60s. No signature or attribution m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$191 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Brass Baskets/ Centerpieces, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Italian Natural Fiber and Brass Trays, 1970s
Large vintage trays handmade in Italy, circa 1970s. Woven natural fiber with brass trim. In the style of Gabriella Crespi, Vivai...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander, Pair of Candelabra, Brass, Glass, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
This elegant pair of floral candle holders was designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, a Swedish metalworks company renowned for its refined decorative objects during the mid-20th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Marble Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian Marble Vase. Vintage Richly Veined Marble Vase with Curved Top. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Top diameter: 15.8 cm
Base diameter: 12.5 cm
Weight:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
1970's Scheurich Keramic West German Ceramic Vase 284-47
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Scheurich West German Vase 284-47. With strong ochre, brown and white glaze. Marked on base: 284-47 W. Germany. In very good vintage condition. A beautiful addition to any mod...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$215 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Scheurich West German Art Pottery Vase, Rare Multicolor Glaze, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century Scheurich West German Art Pottery Vase with Rare Multicolor Glaze, 1950s
A refined Mid-Century West German Art Pottery vase by the renowned maker Scheurich, featuring a ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches.
It is in good vintage condition and has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso.
At about 12 inches across, this is a substantial piece of handblown Murano glass by Fratelli Toso, in the belove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight
Located in Brescia, IT
Paperweight
Lino Sabattini for Christofle
France
1960
Silver Metal
Mark manufacture impressed
Very good condiction
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,071 Sale Price
64% Off
Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver picture or photo frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked to the base.
Simply an wonderful frame from Cartier! ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Vase by Deruta Italy
By Deruta
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A unique piece by the renowned producer Deruta of Umbria, Italy. This piece is produced in the 1950's and has a greek motif in vibrant pink, white, black and gold. The condition is p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Light Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Box - Round Shape with Grape Leaves
Dimensions: Measure 10 cm in height and 12 cm in diameter.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Blue glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely detailed Midcentury poodle figurine, named „Peggy" from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber in Vienna, Austria. A decorative and lovely piece, made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Signed Orrefors Crystal Bowl Dish Keep All with Wavy Cut Design, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant clear crystal bowl by Orrefors, Sweden, featuring a sophisticated wavy cut design that captures and reflects light beautifully. This heavy, multifaceted bowl serves as a styl...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Murano Vintage Dark Amber Italian Art Glass Ribbed Footed Cookie Jar Container
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown dark amber honey color Italian art glass cookie jar or container. The piece is created in the manner of Empoli glass, with a "Paul's Product...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$1,052 Sale Price
20% Off
GIANT Cachepot Planter 1950s by Huber Roethe Landshut mid-century art pottery
By Huber-Roethe
Located in Landshut, BY
GIANT
Cachepot Planter 1950s
by Huber Roethe Landshut (that´s where we´re based)
mid-century art pottery
Design Period mid 1950s
Production Period 1952-1957
Country of Manufact...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi
By Brancusi
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture, Inspired by Brancusi's Style – Unique Work by Unknown Artist"
Unveil the beauty of early 20th century artistry with this remarkable wooden scul...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,903 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris.
A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot
Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted
Circa 1960's
Signed Gerbino to base
Height 2.5 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, Att to Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
This vase, made around 1960 in a Murano furnace, belongs to the heavy, double-layered submerged family: a core of amber glass (from deep brown to pale honey) completely enveloped by ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches
L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato.
Large size.
Italy, 1960s.
Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue & White, Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue & White, by Seguso or Barovier and Toso
Sky blue encased in white, hand blown with generous bollicine (often conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
20th century design black ceramic dish or vide poche att. to Pol Chambost 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Att. to / in the style of Pol Chambost
20th century design black ceramic cup or vide poche
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Height 5 cm
Large 16 cm
Depth 15 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Decorative Floor Vases After Richard Klemm Dresden Made By Limoges
By Richard Klamann
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large Richard Klemm style floor decorative vases, with cylindrical form and wide opening, with beautiful detail and design, in very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Industrial Robot Sculpture (1970s)
A rare example of early machinist craftsmanship, this miniature industrial robot was produced during the 1970s and discovered at an estate ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculptured Plaster Female Modelled Head, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice woman head made in plaster.
This piece was made in Italy in the 50s.
Found near Florence
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare blue and green and white opaline glass vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Opaline Florence. Every single vase it's different from the other ones. The vase it's in perfect condition. Carlo Moretti is an esteemed Italian glass designer and manufacturer known for its exquisite handcrafted pieces. Opaline Florence is a renowned Italian glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim.
Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s.
Iridiscent pink gl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,195 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone & Wood Hinged Box, 1970s
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75"...
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell, Bone
Murano Sommerso Glass Block Bowl / Vide Poche, Italy, 1970's
By Flavio Poli
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murano Sommerso Amber Glass Block Bowl / Vide Poche / Catchall / Ashtray, Italy, 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Count...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Malachite Green Plate Nummus 3 Milano Italy 1955 Mid Century
By Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very rare Piero Fornasetti decorative plate sold in
"As Is" condition in a malachite green, model Nummus 3, part of the Roman Coin Series. Small nick to the edge of plate ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Italian Box by La Colonnata
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and gold ceramic round box by La Colonnata, small factory established in Sesto Fiorentino, town famous for hand-crafted ceramic. The box it's...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass & Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.”
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