Decorative Objects
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Wicker
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1920s Asian Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects
Walnut
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Composition, Metal
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Objects
Brass
1820s French Restauration Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Objects
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Slate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
17th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Pottery
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Malachite, Metal
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
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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