Decorative Objects
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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Ceramic
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Porcelain
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Brass
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Steel
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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Wood
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Porcelain
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1990s French Decorative Objects
Art Glass
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
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Jute
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bone
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Earthenware
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Brass
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Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
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Onyx
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Pewter
2010s Malian Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
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Iron
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Art Glass
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Bronze, Copper
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Enamel
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Bronze
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Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Cypress
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
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Metal
1970s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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Enamel
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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