Decorative Objects
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Objects
Marble, Silver Plate
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Objects
Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Victorian Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Pottery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Stone, Agate
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Multi-gemstone
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Japonisme Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Lucite
2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Composition
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Decorative Objects
Coral
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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