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Decorative Objects For Sale
Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s
Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s

Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A finely turned lidded bowl in solid curly birch, made in Finland during the 1970s. The sculptural form combines smooth, flowing lines with the intricate natural pattern of visakoivu...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Ettore Sottsass Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Triennale Motif, 1955
Ettore Sottsass Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Triennale Motif, 1955

Ettore Sottsass Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Triennale Motif, 1955

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An uncommon and early ceramic vase by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi, comprising a red-clay vessel in a white glaze with brush-applied, polychrome geometric decoration. This particular ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

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1890s French Country Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Majolica

1920s Émile Gallé Glass Vase with Butterfly Motif
1920s Émile Gallé Glass Vase with Butterfly Motif

1920s Émile Gallé Glass Vase with Butterfly Motif

By Émile Gallé

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a pretty little glass vase with red and white specks and gold- and silver colour applications. The design can be attributed to French glass and ceramic Artisan Émile Gall...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Elegant Swiss Art Deco Table Clock by Imhof Green Onyx Marble
Elegant Swiss Art Deco Table Clock by Imhof Green Onyx Marble

Elegant Swiss Art Deco Table Clock by Imhof Green Onyx Marble

By Arthur Imhof

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

An elegant table clock made of polished green veined onyx with broad gilded bronze indices, manufactured by the renowned Swiss manufacturer Imhof in the 1930s.

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece
Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece

Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture
Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Bibendum Michelin man advertising sculpture. Original white painted heavy and sturdy larger cast iron mid-century Bibendum figure. England, circa...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4
Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

Selena Glass Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s, Set of 4

By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors

Located in KUTNO, PL

The “Selena” glass bowl is an exceptional example of Scandinavian functional glass artistry, designed by Sven Palmqvist for the legendary Swedish glassworks Orrefors. It is an object...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Green and Amber Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by F. Poli, Italy, 1960s
Green and Amber Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by F. Poli, Italy, 1960s

Green and Amber Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by F. Poli, Italy, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century bowl or ashtray in Murano "sommerso" green, orange and clear glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced in Murano, Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Signed Art Object Sculpture Fat Lady Papier Maché Pop Art 38cm
Vintage Signed Art Object Sculpture Fat Lady Papier Maché Pop Art 38cm

Vintage Signed Art Object Sculpture Fat Lady Papier Maché Pop Art 38cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage statue, pop art art object in the style of Déesse and Niki de Saint Phalle, colorful fat lady, made of paper mache and painted by hand, signed M. Lepage, around the end of th...

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Paper

Jota Square Storage Basket
Jota Square Storage Basket

Jota Square Storage Basket

By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite piece of functional design is entirely made in saddle leather, dyed using vegetable pigments in a bright white color that complements its rigid shape. Timeless and ele...

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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament
French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament

French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare zinc Angel head that once graced a facade of a building, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. H:22cm W:20,5cm D:5,5cm

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

René Lalique, Beautreillis Vase, Glass, France, 1927
René Lalique, Beautreillis Vase, Glass, France, 1927

René Lalique, Beautreillis Vase, Glass, France, 1927

By René Lalique

Located in High Point, NC

A glass "Beautreillis" vase, model 989, designed and produced by René Lalique, France, 1927.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Royal Worcester Transitional Neoclassical Style Vases, England, 1901
Pair of Royal Worcester Transitional Neoclassical Style Vases, England, 1901

Pair of Royal Worcester Transitional Neoclassical Style Vases, England, 1901

By Royal Worcester

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Royal Worcester Transitional Neoclassical style vases, England, 1901. Date marked with green backs-tamp with five dots to the left and right. 'Leadless Glaze- English Registry Mark' Each vase shape #2129, with stylized plume top, fitted with twin gilt handles, hand-painted with delicate alternating vertical floral and laurels. Raised on circular acanthus pedestal...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952

By Pablo Picasso, Madoura

Located in Chicago, IL

Editions Picasso Madoura Picador round dish. Picasso had been using the image of the Picador in his artworks throughout his career. The theme of bullfighting has been one of his mo...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Satin Pressed Glass Art Deco Vase, 1930s
Large Satin Pressed Glass Art Deco Vase, 1930s

Large Satin Pressed Glass Art Deco Vase, 1930s

By Lalique

Located in Den Haag, NL

A beautiful large pressed glass satined Art Deco vase. Very nice decor of flowers and butterflies in high relief, all the way around the vase, very fin...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle
Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle

Folk Art Vintage Carved Wooden Bowl Goose Handle

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Folk Art carved wooden bowl or open box features a hand-carved wood construction, accented with rattan splints and fitted with carved handle in shape of goose head and neck. ...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik little vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans. BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window dresser and a decorati...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gammazita Head Vase
Gammazita Head Vase

Gammazita Head Vase

$1,355 / item

Gammazita Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a dark blue opaque monochrome tint rich in natural pigments and resin binders th...

Category

2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Gilt Laurel Wreath Rectangular Wood Art Frame
Vintage Gilt Laurel Wreath Rectangular Wood Art Frame

Vintage Gilt Laurel Wreath Rectangular Wood Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A charming vintage antique-style wooden frame that is adorned with floral and leafy scrollwork. This frame suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oi...

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Mid-20th Century European Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique
Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Magnificent Murano glass sculpture depicting a bull, entirely handcrafted using the renowned “sommerso” technique. This process consists of layering contrasting colors encased in a t...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Sculpted Stone Head, France, 1960s
Monumental Sculpted Stone Head, France, 1960s

Monumental Sculpted Stone Head, France, 1960s

By Ossip Zadkine, Constantin Brancusi 2, Henry Moore

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Monumental sculpted stone head, France, circa 1960s. A powerful modernist interpretation of the human face, with bold, geometric lines and a serene expression. Displayed for several ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Handmade Cylindrical Paonazzo Marble Vase
Handmade Cylindrical Paonazzo Marble Vase

Handmade Cylindrical Paonazzo Marble Vase

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Cylindrical Paonazzo marble vase made in Italy, Carrara. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) an...

Category

2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Malachite urn
Magnificent Malachite urn

Magnificent Malachite urn

$15,851Sale Price|30% Off

Magnificent Malachite urn

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Malachite Urn Natural Stone Very Decorative with Gilt Metal Mounts

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Mid-Century Signed Claudio Pulli Polychrome Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Mid-Century Signed Claudio Pulli Polychrome Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s

Mid-Century Signed Claudio Pulli Polychrome Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s

By Claudio Pulli

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian ceramicists of the 20th century. Made in Italy during the 1970s. In fab...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely Swedish folk art footed trunk / box in Nordic pine with original blue paint from Hälsingland, Sweden, dated 1813. It has a domed top, hand painted initials and decorative fl...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Sculptural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand
Natural Sculptural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand

Natural Sculptural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A Statement Citrine Centerpiece ▫️ Description A true masterpiece of nature, this large cluster of Madeira Orange Citrine showcases gorgeous aesthetics and a beautiful, rare Madei...

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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

NSNG One More Time Clock Rusted Corten

NSNG One More Time Clock Rusted Corten

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Italian Porcelain Mermaid
Italian Porcelain Mermaid

Italian Porcelain Mermaid

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian porcelain mermaid sculpture Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 4.5"

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen
Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Amahare Hall clock created with antique Japanese clock and steel. This piece is a modern transformation of an antique clock.Black painted steel frame with small yellow glass ta...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excellent Sommerso huge vase with faceted glass in shades of grey. Dark and clear grey glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 19...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s
Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s

Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Unveil the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning large hand-painted ceramic animal sculpture – a dog, a treasure from 1980s Bassano, Italy. Immerse yourself in the rarit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase
Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase

Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Awaji Pottery vase in Art Deco form with articulated handles and streaky blue drip glaze over pinkish mauve ground. Circa 1930. Hand turned. Impressed marks. 7 1/2" high, 8 1/2" acro...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Samuraï Sculpture
Samuraï Sculpture

Samuraï Sculpture

$6,545 / item

Samuraï Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Samuraï all in stoneware, hand-crafted piece with subtle engraved details and decorated with enamels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small
Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

This decorative box is crafted using traditional straw marquetry, with handwoven straw carefully arranged in a subtle ombré gradient to create depth and tonal variation. The geometri...

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw, Wood

'Cosmic Ore Chandelier 100' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
'Cosmic Ore Chandelier 100' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light

'Cosmic Ore Chandelier 100' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light

By Eva Menz for Atelier001

Located in London, England

Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished with a gentle gradient patina. Both sides of the brass shades are bronzed and gently brushed to reveal bright brass...

Category

2010s English Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depictin...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Candelabra in Grey/Black Parchment & Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Candelabra in Grey/Black Parchment & Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Candelabra in Grey/Black Parchment & Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"
Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"

Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against stunning m...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Circular Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, White Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Circular Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, White Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Circular Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, White Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Dolbi Cashier Large Art Deco Brass Vase with Floral Decor, 1980
Dolbi Cashier Large Art Deco Brass Vase with Floral Decor, 1980

Dolbi Cashier Large Art Deco Brass Vase with Floral Decor, 1980

By Dolbi Cashier

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large, sculptural vintage brass vase features an abstract Art Deco decor of two stems with flower buds and leaves, arising from a wide graphic decorative band. The oversized, heavy v...

Category

20th Century Korean Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Prehistoric Rainbow Gemstone Ammonite Fossil from the Blood Reserve, Canada
Prehistoric Rainbow Gemstone Ammonite Fossil from the Blood Reserve, Canada

Prehistoric Rainbow Gemstone Ammonite Fossil from the Blood Reserve, Canada

Located in London, GB

A spectacular iridescent ammonite from the Late Cretaceous period, circa 75 million years ago. From the Bearpaw Formation of Alberta, Canada, renowned for the exceptional preservat...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Handmade Cast Brass Bird T-Light Candleholder with Polished Finish
Handmade Cast Brass Bird T-Light Candleholder with Polished Finish

Handmade Cast Brass Bird T-Light Candleholder with Polished Finish

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the luxurious finish of the mat...

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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.