Decorative Objects
20th Century Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Greek Art Deco Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Alabaster
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1870s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1930s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s English Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery, Stoneware
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
1990s Art Deco Decorative Objects
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
16th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Paper, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Cane, Acrylic, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century South American Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Quartz
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown 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.”
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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