Decorative Objects
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Oak, Fabric
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century Pacific Islands Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral, Alabaster
20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Mexican Futurist Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut, Masonite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Decorative Objects
Bamboo
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century Greek Other Decorative Objects
Terracotta
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel, Other
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Uranium Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Elm
Late 20th Century South African Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Malachite
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s European Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Stone, Travertine, Marble
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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