Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
20th Century German Minimalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Mexican Country Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Oak
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Belgian Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Marble
20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Thai Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Shell, Glass, Mirror
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Pyrite, Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
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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