Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s English Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Shell
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
20th Century Finnish Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Marble
1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Antler, Silk, Paint, Paper
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
20th Century Decorative Objects
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Moroccan Other Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Steel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Earthenware
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Cherry
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Objects
Lacquer
1850s English Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
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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