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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Revival
Italian 60's Ibis Bird With Natural shell, By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Ibis bird made of natural conch shell and silver plated head and feet.
Italian c. 1960'c designed by Gabriella Binazzi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Lovely pair of Wedgwood jasperware vases, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase by Grethe Helland Hansen, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Tenera" series. This vase was manufactured in the 1960s.
The decor with dark blue berries was ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle.
Signed Wedgwood, Made in England and other marks. Very good overall condition, normal wear. ...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
A great 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) art glass vase, attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Distributed by Pauli & C...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly designed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique originates from France, Circa 1980. An emblematic piece by Lalique first designed in 1939, this v...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s.
This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Leather Italian Decorative Basket Bag, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century round decorative basket in curved bamboo, woven rattan and leather. This unique French Riviera style piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sommerso Amber & Clear Murano Art Glass Bowl or Cigar Astray 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into clear and light green. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s or older.
This wo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This is a beautiful, substantial w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Sommerso crystal miniature seized vase made and signed by Mona Morales
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative square box in a beautiful combination of tortoiseshell effect and clear lucite. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a Christian Dior Home production.
In amazing conditions, with no chips. The contrast between the clear and the tortoiseshell effect lucite is incredibly elegant and makes this box unique. The way this item reflects the light is just magnificent and makes this item ideal to store jewels.
An unique box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Pair Antique Black Basalt Vases Wedgwood and Bentley Late 18th Century Ca. 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional pair of black basalt vases was produced by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775.
The vases' decoration features bacchanalian boys playing.
They symbolize liberation from social norms and constraints, often embodying the balance or imbalance between order and chaos.
The figures are sculpted in solid deep relief. Wedgwood and Bentley...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
French Late 18th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and wonderful hand carved grey marble angel head, France, circa 1780-1800. Beautiful weathered.
Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, Desk Tidy
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier, under the name "Nev...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Cicada Louis Sicard Circa 1900
By Sicart
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Louis Sicard Circa 1950.
Decorated with cicadas on the cups and olives on the cups.
Rare blue colors , usually yell...
Category
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cylindrical Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Murano Blue Ashtray/Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s stunning blue ashtray / Vide Poche designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. This piece is unique and the shape and the color are amazing. Made in Italy
The item is in...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Transparent Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headph...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Abstract Iron Sculpture in the Style of Chillida, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite abstract sculpture, crafted from iron, is a striking piece inspired by the bold and evocative works of renowned Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Made in Spain around 1...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pastoral Basque Scene Ashtray By Monique Ordoqui, For RF Ciboure, France 1970's
By Ciboure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Peaceful pastoral Basque scene illustrated by Monique Ordoqui for Ciboure, France
Stoneware ashtray hand decorated by the creative Basque artist
Circa 1969-1974
Signed M Ordoqui. R F Ciboure...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s
Original condition
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 different designs available).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower designs Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, United States, c.1965.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Mategot
White perforated metal basket from 20th century design
Realised circa 1950
Original good condition
Height 22 cm
Large 21 cm
Depth 16 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Travel alarm clock "Europe", 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "Europe", 1950s
Excellent original condition
Brass with a red faux leather cover
Still working
On the face of the it states that it has...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy.
Red and pale pink opaline .
Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm .
Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker.
All...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Saint Louis France Cristal Cut to Clear Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl, c.1950s
By Saint Louis
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a large Saint Louis France Cristal glass centerpiece bowl, made in France circa the 1950s. Stunning faceted cut to clear blue crystal bowl. Signed on the base.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Four Leaf Clover Bowl, Green with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Four Leaf Clover Bowl, Green with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (likely) CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
Although Seguso made a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Andersen Design Studio Pottery Stoneware Bird
By Anderson Design of Maine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A little cute Andersen pottery stoneware bird figurine with large black eyes. This is a pretty piece in good vintage condition. Perfect for a gift or add to a collection.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid-century porcelain sculpture of a seated zebra, circa 1970s. This exquisite work is a sup...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular.
Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...
Category
19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier&Toso Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier & Toso Style
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in opaline white color.
Suits for 12x18...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Eskimo Boy and Eskimo Girl by Lladro, Design Juan Herta, Set of 2, Spain 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lladro Gres Eskimo Boy and Girl, Spain, 1970s.
Lladro gres ''Eskimo Boy'' and ''Eskimo Girl'' figurines.
Design by Juan Herta, issued in 1970, retired in 1...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Model #4483 Patinated Brass Triangle Dish
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4483 patinated brass triangle dish. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stunning French Mid-Century Turquoise Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Willy Guhl Style Cast Cement Planter with Geometric Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl-inspired, Mid-Century, brutalist-sculpted cast cement bowl planter from France, handsomely decorated with chiseled geometric pattern, elevated base with drainage hole. In ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Vintage Traditional German Alarm Clock, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional alarm clock. Manufactured by Junghans Company in Germany, circa 1960 In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Brass Candlesticks by Torben Ørskov 1960s. Set of 5.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brass Candlesticks by Torben Ørskov 1960s. Set of 5.
Five beautifully patinated Mid-Century Modern "Hi-Fi" solid brass candleholders. Designed by Max Brüel and manufa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970 Pino Castagna Italian Studio Ceramic Red White Sculpture Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase
Pino Castagna
Italy, 1970
Iconic Sculpture Vase
Polychrome Ceramic
Artist Sign under the base
Perfect condiction
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Very Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box
red and gold Florentine
7.5w x 4d x 4.5t
fading present unrestored vintage missing...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pol Chambost Mid-Century Art Pottery Black & Yellow Glazed Vase
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century French art pottery vase in distinctive black and yellow glazes attributed to renowned French artist Pol Chambost. One of the most iconic and desired colour com...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Carl Auböck Model #3844 Polished Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 polished brass bowl.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jewelry Box Casket Chest Brass Finely Cast circa 1910
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Jewelry Box Casket Chest Brass Finely Cast
A finely cast solid brass box with stylized decorative panels of rural scenes and velvet lined with maker's stamp underneath.
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Materials
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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