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Decorative Objects For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brass and glass mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, with a floating Baguette movement set in a rectangular glass and polished brass case. The gilt brass case has stylish be...
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

BMW Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a BMW cafe racer motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Sombra" Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga, Number 1/6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the breathtaking Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga, Signed & Numbered 1/6. The piece is titled "Sombra" or Shadow. This extraord...
Category

1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare late 15th century or early 16th century Gothic Corpus Christi wood sculpture. Probably North German or South Sweden. This large Christ sculpture...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline on Lepidolite Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11.5 cm tall x 12 cm wide Large "rocket-like" crystals burst forth from a lavender lepidolite matrix...
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Pair Hand Carved and Painted Sea Birds on Wood Post
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1238 beautiful hand carved and painted sea bird sculpture.
Category

1980s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Swarovski Crystal Pair of Large Candle Holders Candelabra
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of crystal Swarovski candleholders.
Category

1980s Austrian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Set of Spiral Sculptures in Steel Signed by the Artist, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Very interesting set of sculptures with curved spiral shapes signed by the artist, numbered and dated. Each sculpture was made in a different year fr...
Category

1980s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1980s Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangular Lidded Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern, tessellated stone storage box attributed to Maitland Smith, circa the 1980s. This gorgeous box features a tessellated stone exterior with inlai...
Category

1980s North American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Royal Delft 1988 Hand-Painted Candlesticks, Pair with Original Boxes, Delft Blue
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This rare and elegant pair of Royal Delft candlesticks, produced by De Porceleyne Fles in 1988, showcases the mastery of Delft Blue craftsmanship. Each candlestick is meticulously ha...
Category

1980s Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Earthenware

Genuine Trilobite Fossil (Ptychopariida) on Matrix (116.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Angel Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian renaissance hand carved wooden "putto" angel head, circa 15th Century Width 14 inches / height 14 inches / depth 4 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order reference #: FAB...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Candlesticks by David Marshall
Located in London, GB
Pair of brutalist aluminium and brass candlesticks by David Marshall (c. 1980s). These brutalist style candlesticks are both weighty and tactile with the maker's mark impressed on th...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Late 20th Century Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Trio of Trinket Boxes by Limoges
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage trio of trinket boxes by Limoges, circa 1980s, With brassware clasps. These unusual pieces are in excellent condition, and jus...
Category

1980s French Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural motorcycle made attributed to the Tom Dixon stores in the 1980s. Made of rattan, wicker and bamboo. Hand-made. Spectacular detail throughout on handlebars, wheels, gas tank, exhaust, seat etc. Super cool sculpture...
Category

1980s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Lladro spain porcelain rare poodle sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
beautiful detailed piece
Category

1980s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Sasak Lombok Pumpkin Container in Glazed Terracotta
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A substantial pumpkin jar in glazed earthenware. Hand-crafted by Sasak on the Island of Lombok in Indonesia circa 1980-90. It has this characteristic 'red'ish' brown glaze with black...
Category

1980s Indonesian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Signed Large Glazed Ceramic Seashell Bowl Centerpiece in White and Sand Color
Located in Miami, FL
Signed large Coastal glazed ceramic seashell bowl centerpiece in white and sand color. Artist marked the piece at the base. Great addition for Your Na...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bertil Vallien Spherical Tornado Vase in Art Glass for Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-signed Tornado vase by Bertil Vallien. Each one in this series with unique playful modernist decor. Made at Kosta Boda in Sweden during the early 1...
Category

1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Craftsman's Handmade Jewelry Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful handmade craftsman's jewelry cabinet. Beautifully constructed out of mahogany and a secondary wood I can't identify. It has drawers lined...
Category

1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Craftsman's Handmade Jewelry Cabinet
Craftsman's Handmade Jewelry Cabinet
$1,560 Sale Price
67% Off
Small Korean Celadon Ceramic Vase with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. The vase has a classic baluster form with a slightly flared mouth...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Centrepiece Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Decor, Serving Dish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass decorative serving dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking cut detail throughout this app...
Category

1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Curtis Jere Brass and Marble Abstract Kinetic Sculpture, 1984
Located in Toledo, OH
This modern sculpture by Curtis Jere features two brass free form teardrop orbs. Each orb moves independently. The marble base is signed and dated 1984. The piece is 24" wide, 24" ta...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Limoges France "Maxim's des Mers" for Pierre Cardin Vide-Poche/ Ashtray Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
Maxim’s des Mers ashtray for the luxury yacht owned by Pierre Cardin, made of porcelain, depicting his yacht.
Category

1980s French Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head. Crisply modelled with sharp features, including a gaping mouth, nostrils, eyes, ears and an alert exp...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Revival Lacquer and Eggshell Tazza
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Revival lacquer and eggshell low tazza/centerpiece. Adapting its style from Jean Dunand, the Art Deco lacquer master. Excellent condition.  
Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1980’s Floral Ceramic Photo Frames - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of three coordinating ceramic photo frames. Varying shades of off-white are decorated with floral sprays. Frames measure between 3.75" x 4.5"...
Category

1980s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Geometric Design, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavily potted and richly glazed celadon dish, Longquan kilns, early Ming Dynasty, mid 15th century, China. The large dish glazed in a deep olive cela...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Haeger Rounded Edge Burgundy Postmodern Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, burgundy color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table,...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Thai Ban Chiang Painted Pottery Vessel, Late Period, circa 300 BC
Located in Austin, TX
A massive Ban Chiang culture painted pottery vessel, circa 300 BC, Thailand. The large storage jar painted with a bold spiral pattern in red ochre on a b...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Tip of...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category

1980s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
$795 Sale Price
36% Off
Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a fat lady This stunning lady wears her hair in an elaborately styled coiffure. A remarkable amount of the original pigm...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, c. 350 BC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, dating to c. 350 BC, used as a wine mixing bowl in classical antiquity. This red-figure pottery vessel features twin handl...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bronze Sphinx Candlesticks
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A dramatic and sculptural pair of large-scale patinated bronze sphinx candlesticks produced by Maitland-Smith in the 1980s. These striking objects ...
Category

1980s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Lucie Rie Manganeze Rim Bowl 1980
Located in Munich, DE
Bowl with manganese rim. Circa 1980. Porcelain. White, partially stone-grey and sand-colored grading and speckled glaze. The rim of the mouth inside and outside with a wide, bronze-c...
Category

1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

VeArt Venice Murano Vase Vintage 80s
Located in Taranto, IT
VeArt Venezia Murano Vintage Vase 1980s. Very rare two-tone collectible vase, divided into two pieces. The item is in excellent conservative condition, has no cosmetic defects to r...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modernist Sterling Candle Holders by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Modernist sterling silver candle holders were realized by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, circa 1985. They feature circular bodies with curved raised sides and a...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Klaus Lehmann, Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. No. 337 81
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 337 81, 1981
Category

1980s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

A Large 'Longquan' Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
The heavily potted dish is molded in the central roundel below the fluted cavetto and the everted rim with lipped edge, and is covered overall with a glaze of sea-green color, except for the unglazed ring on the base. The wood stand is not included with the item. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368~1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Celadon Type: Dish Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Christies NEW YORK 22–23 MAR 2018 - Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 722 2) Sotheby's Paris 11 December 2020 - Arts d'Asie - Lot 8 (Price realised : 4,032 EUR / Type : Closely related) 3) Christies LONDON 21–28 MAY 2020 - The Art of China - Lot 31 (Price realised : 5,250 GBP / Type : Closely related) * Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Celadon

Franconia Meteorite
Located in New York, NY
Found in 2002 at Franconia in Mojave, Arizona, this H5 chondrite meteorite can be found strewn amongst many other varieties of metorite in what has been coined a Dense Collection Are...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Franconia Meteorite
Franconia Meteorite
$3,675 Sale Price
25% Off
Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth 107mm
Located in Scorton, GB
Unearthed in the continental intercalaire, a significant 105mm Spinosaurus tooth highlights 19 million years of evolutionary prowess. Known for its sail-like dorsal fin, potent jaws,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Beautiful Pink and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1980s. Colors are...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tang Dynasty Museum Quality TL Tested Terracotta Fat Lady Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty painted terracotta fat lady tomb figure China. Tang Dynasty Circa 618-907 Modelled in the form of a classically dressed fat lady, this terraco...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This is a high-quality handmade Sommerso glass decorative item. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Sommerso

Vintage Brutalist Style Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s)
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass brutalist-style table clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s). The piece is weighty and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the front brass fr...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 40 polished specimen hardstone and marble eggs displaying a variety of minerals. Displayed in an oak stand with round brass feet, these beautiful eggs include lepido...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Black Glass Trumpet Vase by Hutschenreuther, Leonard, Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Delicate black glass vase decorated with gold flowers by Leonard Paris. It was manufactured in Germany by Hutschenreuther during the 1980s.
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India. Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents. Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Unique Piece Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Blue Crystalline Glaze
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s. Unique piece, stoneware vase with blue crystalline glaze. Flowers and branches cut on the neckin in a sophisticated ...
Category

1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL t...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Etched Glass and Gold Leaf Decorative Box by Salvatore Polizzi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Etched glass and gold leaf decorative box by Salvatore Polizzi. It is made of heavy 3/4" thick glass and gold leaf interior. There is a long internal crack on bottom edge which is al...
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Industrial Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca '1986'
Located in London, GB
Modern, industrial-style ceramic vase (1986) by Alessio Tasca (born 1929). Minimalist, abstract snail-shaped ceramic vase in charcoal-coloured glaze with bold line motif and subtly p...
Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

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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