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Decorative Objects For Sale
Art Deco Pair of Family Penguin Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Mid 20th Century Revolutionary War Style Marching Drum Wastebasket
Located in Cordova, SC
This darling wastebasket was likely produced around 1976, the big bicentennial of the founding of the United States of America. It’s composed of metal, plastic, leather, and rope. Th...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Woolly Mammoth Tooth // 3 Lb. // Ice Age Fossil
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Woolly Mammoth tooth from Siberia is a true relic of the Ice Age, dating back tens of thousands of years. With its distinct ridges and well-preserved texture, this...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Handmade Ceramic Vase #825 in Satin White Glaze with Black Cotton Fringe Details
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #825 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Stoneware with satin white glaze. Black cott...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Cotton

Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent wall clock in gilt bronze, very finely chiseled in the Louis XV rocaille style with acanthus leaves and florets. Parisian work of superb quality, very beautiful chise...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna double weight wall clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna double weight wall clock having a quality carved walnut case with reeded turned columns, having all the original finales, fantastic sha...
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19th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Nugget Extracolor Small Vase By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 is part of the Fish Design collection of eclectic pieces handmade of resin in neon colors. Highly decorative and modern, this vase feature...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Pair of Illums Bolighus Candelabras Brass Serpentine Candle Holder Denmark 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Illums Bolighus serpentine candelabras in solid brass, made in Denmark in the 1950s. Both are in very good condition with a beautiful subtle patina. For candles with a diam...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Venezia Rialto SC4 Box by Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated everyday piece to be displayed anywhere in the house, this magnificent box is exquisitely crafted, veneered, and finished by master hands. Fashioned of mahogany and l...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1960s Gorgeous Blue and Pink Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous blue and pink ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli in Murano sommerso glass. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 6,29" x 2,75" height inches...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage German Pewter Candleholder from Wall, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Pewter Candleholder from Wall, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Pewter Col...
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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

A Pair of Second Empire Gilded Bronze Italian Candelabras
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Pair of 19th Century Italian Second Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabras Add timeless grandeur to your space with this exceptional pair of Italian Second Empire gilded bronze candelabras...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Revival Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Natural Citrine Crystal Quartz Obelisk, Genuine Yellow Citrine Point Generator
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Real Genuine Yellow Citrine, A Citrine Beauty ▫️ Description Beautiful, highly energetic, rare, and aesthetic, this natural citrine comes straight from the famous mines of Araçuaí,...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barbini, Murano Gilt and Polychrome Enameled Large Glass Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Barbini, Murano Gilt and Polychrome Gilt Enameled Large Glass Vases Measures 11" in width x 27.5" in height x 11" in depth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry

Octagonal Art Deco Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Octagonal Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass, Europe, Early 20th Century. Beautiful art deco style decorative bowl in silver plated and hand hammered brass. Great shape a...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture. Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker. While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature. The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary. Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches. *Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints. Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: Amsterdamse School lamp...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial robot made in the 1970s. This unique object was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge and skill at operating their machine. It r...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Colorful Gemstone Tangram Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A playful accent that organizes your space: natural stone tangram. The gemstone Tangram by DAR Proyectos is a meditative dream to solve, as you weigh the 7 pieces of brightly colore...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Natural Sculptural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster on Custom Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Statement Citrine Centerpiece ▫️ Description A true masterpiece of nature, this large cluster of Madeira Orange Citrine showcases gorgeous aesthetics and a beautiful, rare Madei...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase by Emile Galle, Cyclamens Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Emile Gallé Solifleur Vase A rare shaped vase by Emile Galle dating from 1904, with a decor of branches with cyclamens flowers and leaves. Double gourde vase made of cameo glass with...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, on a shelf, as a luxury display piece, etc. Natural white/off-white hue. Very Good condition as shown in images...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

1990s Barovier Style Art deco Green Murano Glass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A light green murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Geode Cathedral with prettier Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame ▫️ Description The best amethyst color is one that is neither too dark—making...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box
Located in Houston, TX
A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.
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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass

Large Rare Art Deco Bronze Egyptian Cat Goddess Bastet Sculpture Statue, c.1930
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning, quite large French Art Deco bronze Egyptian cat representing Bastet the Egyptian goddess of the home, domesticity, women's secrets, fertility, childbirth, and cats (She i...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lady's Ormolu Bronze Dore Jewellery Box Casket Maison Boissier Paris
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Medieval revival Bombe shaped Lady's Jewlery Casket of Museum quality, made during the second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Fiorucci Canister Italy, c. 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a tall metal canister with a matching lid by Fiorucci, made in Italy circa the 1980s. The image is repeated on both sides.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Fratelli Fantullacci, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Fratelli Fantullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Addition...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame Description The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Ceramic Chain mail wall sculpture
Located in Attleboro, MA
This ceramic link chain wall hanging portrays a nomadic feel that embodies a sense of wanderlust and free-spiritedness. handbuilt from stoneware cla...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Geode Cathedral with prettier Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame ▫️ Description The best amethyst color is one that is neither too dark—making...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

New Rina Menardi Big Barchetta Bowl in Light Black Glaze
Located in Troy, MI
New studio pottery bowl from Rina Menardi. The Barchetta bowl is a shallow, elongated center bowl with an irregular rim. Thin walled, sculptural shape glazed in light black which is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pink and Black Sommero Murano Art Glass Flower Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handblown Murano art glass bowl in pink and black colors. The black edge cased into pink glass and the large size make this Murano glass piece highly decorative. Lovely to b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pair Of Italian Eight-Armed Bronze Silver-plated Candelabra With Gilded Putti
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Silvered And Gilded Bronze Eight-Armed Table Candlesticks from the second half of the 1800s made with exuberant rocaille decoration rich in sinuous curves and plant motifs he...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Marwari Horse Carved Wood Inlaid with Bone and Copper 26cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Marwari horse statue, sculpture of carved wood covered with copper and inlaid with pieces of bone, originating from India, circa mid 20th century. This beautiful statue is h...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars China, Late 20th Century Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 19ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco bird's eye maple box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco bird's eye maple box around 1920s With shellac polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1980 Simon Borek Sipek Driade Modern Design Gold Metal Candle holder
Located in Brescia, IT
Simon Candelabras Borek Sipek Driade 1988 Limeted Edition Gold out production The seven branches of the candleholder by Borek Sipek design are pushing up with sinuous curves, as if...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Figurative Metal Man & Woman Sculptures in the Style of Giacometti
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of brutalist figurative welded string metal man & woman sculptures in the style of Giacometti, circa 1970s. The sculptures sit on distressed metal bases that are 4"W x 4"D x 4"H...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick Dutch Floral tulip and leaf pattern and ruffle rim. Made in Cleveland, Ohio, Model...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000832 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s. Dimensions: 3.75 w x 3 h x .75 D Please visit take a...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Soucis" made in navy blue glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1930. Stampedsignature. Perfect condition. Wonderful and rare colour. height : 18 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. The clock is made of the finest figured flame mahogany & inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock hood with twin arched 'swan's neck' pediment with brass rosettes & a central brass urn shaped finial. The hood door is flanked by a pair of turned columns with gilt brass capitals & bases, the door enclosing a painted dial with gilding & floral spandrel panels. The clock having an unsul feature of a winged Old Father Time, holding his scythe he rocks backwards & forwards in unison with the pendulum. The dial with black Roman numerals and having a seconds dial and also a calendar dial, the clock is signed to the center "Rich Bridgwater" (a prosperous historic coastal town & port in the Somerset area of the Southwest of England). The trunk of the case with carved 'ropetwist' pilasters, the door & base inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the clock chime can be silenced by not winding the chime arbor, original pendulum & weights, winding key is present. The clock is in excellent antique condition & has just been professionally cleaned and overhauled by a professional clocksmith, it keeps very good time, this elegant antique tall case clock...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal. blue tulips and red carnations. Diameter / 10.5 inches. H / 2.2 inches. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
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1910s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Florence Thomas Enamel Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Florence Thomas enamel bowl. Made in Pasadena California. USA circa the 1960s. Retain original label from the maker. White color with wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Guido Gambone Italian Midcentury Stoneware Ceramic Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design stoneware vase with abstract decoration, designed and produced by italian artist Guido Gambone with mark under the base, Italy 1950s
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Terracota of a monkey
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Terracota sculpture of a monkey
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1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano Sommerso art glass vase - featuring a red interior and clear glass casing - flat polished base - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - no...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Colorful Soma Cube 3D Gemstone Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Relieve anxiety and relax your mind with this beautiful gemstone puzzle, designed for moments of calm and focus. The playful and architectural design of the soma cube transforms int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone

Tall Green Signed Fabiano Zanchi Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this vibrant Murano glass vase dates from the late 1990s, early 2000s. Tall ovoid shape in various shades of green with clear and black accents. Vase has etched Fabia...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip - Rhodonite Pink
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Infuse powerful elegance to your space with the Pink Rhodonite Laundry Clip: a delightful accent for any space. Ideal as a chic stocking stuffer or unique gift idea for design lovers. DAR Proyectos carves the uniquely Peruvian gemstones...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

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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