Decorative Objects
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite, Plexiglass
1720s French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Antique Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1760s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
18th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century French Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
18th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1670s English Charles II Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
1760s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta, Silk, Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pearwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Pewter
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
18th Century French Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Plywood
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Delft, Faience
1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Faience
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Venezuelan Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Lucite, Wood, Paint
1970s Canadian Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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