Decorative Objects
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Sheet Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Canvas
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Coral
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Indian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ebony, Bone
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s South American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Unknown Decorative Objects
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s English Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s English International Style Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Horn, Wood
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Eggshell, Lacquer
2010s European Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Ceramic
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock 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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