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Decorative Objects For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Etruscan "Bucchero" Black Ware Two Handle Vase
Located in CA, CA
An Etruscan "bucchero" black ware two handle vase dating from the 6th century BC.
Adorned with boar designs in relief around the body of vessel and a single standing human figure in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Purple Fluorite
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, rare undulating formation of a gemmy transparent amethyst cluster with a cluster of spherical purple fluorite. These amethyst crystals ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Other
Vallauris Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, France circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Mid-Century modernist ceramic vase was crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1950. The chunky scalloped shape has a unique motif created from drips of colors contrasted by a...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Etruscan Bronze Statuette of Discus Thrower
Located in London, GB
A remarkably fine example of Archaic sculpture. A figure of a discophoros, or discus bearer, standing with his right leg forward, gripping a discus in his right hand, the left arm raised with an open palm. Described with admiration in Münzen und Medaillen's 1961 auction, "The figure is a masterpiece and illustrates with rare vividness the essence of good Etruscan sculpture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Aquarium by Cenedese with Marine Figures from the 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass aquarium by Vetreria Cenedese with double marine figures, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 17 Ø cm 4 h cm 11
Vetreria Cenedese is a name that resonates in the universe of artist...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in transparent green glass. Manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venic...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Amethyst Mineral Sculpture with High Crystal Peaks on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst cluster with unusually high peaked crystals on metal stand. The polished frame shows mineral layers developing from the rough basalt, to the grey/blue...
Category
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Piero Fornasetti "Libri" Rare Vintage Basket on Legs, circa 1950, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Piero Fornasetti "Libri" model basket, circa 1950, Italy.
Rare vintage edition on 3 legs.
Cat, mouse and books decor, brass border, original black lacquered tripod wood base, blue-gr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Carl Auböck Basket made of Copper and Wicker, Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Rare Mid Century Modern Carl Auböck basket made of copper and wickerwork, Austria 1950s.
The basket is in an age-appropriate used condition. Inside, there are signs of use. The wick...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Sculptural Iron Nickel Meteorite
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and extremely sculptural specimen of the Seymchan meteorite, recovered in the Russian Far East. This rare and large end cut preserves the patinated and partially melted...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Two White Handkerchief Vases/bowls, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini, Murano
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two white handkerchief vases/bowls, featuring zanfirico filigree glass from Venini, Murano. These Venetian glass vases/bowls showcase delicate ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sixteen 1950s Solid Brass Lion Paw Casters
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s solid brass lion paw casters. Well made, heavy. Price is 50.00 per piece.
Category
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Multicolor Vase of Ceramica Pucci Model Ragno N°1172
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vase made by Pucci in 1952. Signed and numbered at the base. Excellent and original conditions. Beautiful and particular gold finish in relief that represents spiders. Idea...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenl...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Whole Ammonite Fossil with Druzy Chambers Jurassic Cretaceous #Z9A
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 7.75 × 6.5 × 1.75 in./ 19.5 × 16.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 3 lbs 2 oz/ 1.366 kg
Height on custom display...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain
An early example of this form,model # 5215
Base is original to the cabinet
Disc Manufacturer's label.
Category
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures TL tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures (TL tested)
The Thermoluminescence Report (Item #185404) will accompany this sale.
A Rare Set of Chinese Pottery Zodiac Figures from the Tang Dynasty painted with black and orange pigments. The conventional order of the twelve Chinese zodiac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern, Enameled Metal Basket, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal basket designed by Mathieu Matégot.
Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France,) circa 1950.
Lacquered perforated metal, it has some traces of rust.
In original condi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Two Midcentury White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful jewelry boxes with glass lids made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th century to the mid 20th century. However, the heyday of opal boxes...
Category
1950s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage rotary dial mint green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic ABS
Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomb...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
Heavily Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture. France, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Mounted Lapis Lazuli Section
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous slab of vibrant lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli inclides lazurite (intense
blue), calcite (white veins) and pyrite (gold flecks). Prized since ancient
times, this is a wonder...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Blue Glass Tray by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large hand blown glass tray by Erik Höglund, made at Boda glassworks. The tray is typical for Höglund's rustic style, with irregular bubbles in t...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This mid-century German table clock, created by Kienzle in Germany in the 1950s, is a vintage masterpiece. A rare design. Featuring a luxurious combination of brass and bevelled glas...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
South Arabian Calcite female figure
3rd Century BC to 1st century A.D.
Calcite Alabaster
height: 30.5 cm
A magnificent alabaster female figure, a f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in London, GB
A magnificent example of a gogotte formation composed of thick swirls and folds of sparkling sandstone. Discovered in the Oligocene sand dunes of Fontainebleau, France, formed circa 30 million years before present or later.
The incredible, almost otherworldly appearance of gogottes may easily be mistaken for the work of a most talented artist. In fact, these sandstone sculptures are entirely natural in origin. They have been found in multiple locations but those from Fontainebleau, such as the present example, are the most remarkable. Thirty-five million years ago, a sea covered what is now the forest of Fontainebleau, and dunes of exceptionally fine and homogenous sand formed. As silica-rich water filtered through this sand, it turned into stone. The flow of water finely modelled the sandstone into the aesthetic concretions we now know as gogottes. These are rare and are only found sporadically several metres deep into the ground. They owe their sparkling white appearance to the extreme and unmatched purity of the Fontainebleau sand, sometimes reaching a composition of 99.9% silica. Each of them is unique – a masterpiece slowly fashioned by the hands of Nature.
The intriguing name of “gogotte” was coined by French geologist Claude Guillemin (1923- 1994), who was inspired by the children’s book series Babar the Elephant. In one of the books, a group of monsters called Gogottes are shown hiding behind rocks. These rocks reminded Guillemin of the sandstone concretions...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cast iron figural garden mother goose and three goslings, one stamped on the bottom "JAPAN". Some examples retain an old painted surface. Mother goose measures 27”h x 12”w x ...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,
Category
1950s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Rotary dial red ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of thermoplastic ABS
Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomberg, Ralph Lysell and Gösta Thames, LM Ericsson...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Porphyry Red Marble Italian Round Decorative Plate, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent solid dark red Porphyry marble plate made in Italy during the 1950s.
The simplicity of this plate enhances the quality of the marble used on this object, which is astoni...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Swiss Gustav Sporri Studio Pottery Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A flat flower vase with a wide applied handle and thick wave-like white glaze on a matte black background, designed by Gustav Spörri for the manufacturer Ziegler Schaffhausen in the 1950s. This striking piece combines bold contrasts and flowing forms, characteristic of mid-century modern design. The vase's unique aesthetic makes it a standout addition to any collection, highlighting the innovative craftsmanship of Gustav Spörri and the quality production of Ziegler Schaffhausen.
Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century. Born in 1909, Spörri is recognized for his innovative approach to ceramic design, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. His work is characterized by bold forms, dynamic glazes, and a keen sense of color and texture.
Spörri was associated with various Swiss ceramics...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Eocene Epoch Multi-Specimen Fish Fossil from Fossil Lake, Wyoming
Located in New York, NY
This is a well-preserved, multi-specimen fossil featuring prehistoric fish from the Eocene Epoch, found in the renowned Fossil Lake area of Wyoming, a site famous for its exquisite fossil preservation due to ancient lakebed sediments. This fossil slab...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of a fish, seaweeds,starfish and oyster.
Nautical style.
7.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Early Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely designed and gorgeously glazed vase by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist/potter Harrison Mcintosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern style of ceramics. The colors are amazing with shifting highlights of purples, blues, and greys. This piece radiates in the light.
Mcintosh's works have been exhibited in such acclaimed venues as the Smithsonian in the United States and the Louvre in France. Over his more than 60-year career, Mcintosh had some 43 solo exhibitions from Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, Cannes, France to Japan. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums throughout the world including:
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France
The National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California
The Huntington Library, San Marino, California
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Signed on the base with his early "McIntosh" signature (circa 1957).
A unique and somewhat rare and hard-to-find budding career vase. Would be an amazing addition to any collectors of McIntosh's or other Mid-century Modern ceramic artists...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Marcel Guillot Large Ceramic Vase, circa 1950, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Marcel Guillot vase, circa 1950, France.
Luminous blue and black ceramic.
Signed underneath.
Dimensions: 36 cm height, diameter 23 cm.
Good condition.
All purchases are covered...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Multi-Color Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studio in Italy during the 1950s. Featuring a textured cream-colored body with vibrant hand-pain...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard, Candelabra, Cast Iron, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and brass candelabra designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Signed Torch Cut Brutalist Sculptural Metal Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni
Located in South Charleston, WV
Uncommon table top Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni and signed with metal plaque. This piece allows the use of 3 candles. Part practical, mostly sculptural and with lots of patina, sty...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Steel
St. Clement Midcentury Ceramic Bowl, Blue
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning and stylish hand-crafted blue matte bowl by Saint Clement pottery studio/workshop, France.
Signed on the underside with Saint Clement...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Painted Pottery Figure of a Prancing Horse, Tang Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A painted pottery figure of a prancing horse, with right leg raised and head turned towards the left, the head well modelled with crisp features below pricked ears, saddle painted wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Danish Modernist Bowl in Silver Plate and Enamel by DGS, 1950s
By DGS
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This large conical silver plate bowl's interior is decorated with a deep ruby red enamel. The piece was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silv...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 5 Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 5 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfe...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Blue Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Blue Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear Signed
Beautiful signed Val Saint Lambert circular crystal ash-tray, handcut-to-clear, the Crystal is thick...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Art Pottery Bowl by Gorka Livia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique art pottery dish or plaque executed by the Hungarian ceramist Gorka Livia during the 1950s. It has a deliberately crooked - asymmetrical form and ha...
Category
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Paolo Venini Vase Murano Glass Vase Zanfirico Italy 1950s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Paolo Venini vase decorated with Zanfirico canes in a vibrant light yellow with black and white details.
Mouth-blown and hand-crafted at Venini glassworks in Murano in the 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Dominican Amber // 15-25 MYO
Located in New York, NY
This large, translucent piece of amber is from the Dominican Republic and is an estimated 16 to 25 million years old. Amber is fossilized tree resin and is considered a mineraloid. T...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Dominican Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
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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