Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s European Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Clay
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite
19th Century American American Classical Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1880s French Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Faience, Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Malachite
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Serpentine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Plaster
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
1860s English Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Other
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Wicker
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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