Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s Danish Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Glass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1920s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Jade
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Art Glass
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1910s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Czech Decorative Objects
Crystal
1910s Czech Jugendstil Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1910s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Faience
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
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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