Decorative Objects
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Coral
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century South American Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Iron
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak
Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Cotton
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s English Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s South American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1930s Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s German Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Canvas
1920s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Crystal
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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