Decorative Objects
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Abalone, Acrylic, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Czech Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Polyester, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Objects
Hemp
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Horn, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Victorian Decorative Objects
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Quartz
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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