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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Beaux Arts
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
Located in Mobile, AL
Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set retains significant green and red patina and over the years had accumulated some black...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads. With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 5.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Intaglio Grapevine
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with intaglio grapevine motif By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Very Large Original French 19th Century spelter Statue Signed Hippolyte Moreau
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Spelter

Sgraffito Fish Pottery Vase by C H Brannam's, English Arts & Crafts period 1892
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Art Pottery Vase, with three angular handles, all hand modelled using the Sgraffito method, with Fish decoration, hand made by C H Brannam's...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Arts & Crafts-Style Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid by Adie Bros
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts-style, George VI period, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1949, Adie Bros. - makers. Lovely Celtic design on border o...
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1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
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Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Vintage Sargadelos Porcelain Funny Witch Figure From Spain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic porcelain rendition that is colorful and joyful. This piece is in great condition with no chips. The representation of "funny witch" is whimsical and unique. A gr...
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1990s Spanish Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large English Arts and Crafts Oak Candlesticks – 22.5" Tall
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th C. England. This impressive pair of oak candlesticks beautifully embodies the timeless elegance of the English Arts and Crafts movement. Solid oak with a warm, rich pati...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moorcroft, Vintage Studio Pottery Hibiscus Bowl, U. K., Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Moorcroft (Walter) - Vintage 'Hibiscus' pattern ceramic bowl with inverted rim - hand painted decoration to the interior - signed on the base with remnants of the original factory st...
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Hammered Arts & Crafts Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl in Copper
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage hand hammered arts & crafts centerpiece or fruit bowl in copper , circa 1970s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"D x 3"H; it is m...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Compote Dish
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco style sterling silver footed bowl or compote dish By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 2"H. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze & Slag Glass Letter Holder - Stickley era W8373
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Tiffany Studios Bronze & Slag Glass Letter Holder - Stickley Era - W8373 This is a great desk accessory by Tiffany Studios in New York City. It is marked and in pristine condition....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Scale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine needle" pattern postage scale By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Weller Art & Crafts Floral Embossed Matt Green Pottery Bowl C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Weller Art & Crafts Floral Embossed Matt Green Pottery Bowl C1910 Measures- 3.5"H x 8.75"W x 8.75"D
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

FABULOUS Arts and Crafts Copper Coal Hod on Stand, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Absolutely wonderful craftsmanship shows in this gorgeous piece of Arts and Crafts coal hod. The frame is hand made artistically from iron and is decorated with twisting arms and le...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Rare Moravian Pottery Works / Mercer Tile Company Low Bowl or Oblong Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, rare, American Arts & Crafts pottery low bowl or oblong plate. In the form of a long oblong bowl or plate with protruding handles at either end. There is cracklature throughout that gives it an aged look. The underside of the bowl is decorated with a repeating design that looks similar to a Celtic knot pattern. By the Moravian Pottery...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Crystalline Cerulean Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. “A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929 Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children. Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Liberty and Co. A pair of Tudric pewter vases
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Stamped Tudric 0821. 8. A pair of original unpolished pewter flower vases decorated with low relief Shamrocks. Price for the pair.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
By John Pearson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised floral repousse work to the face depicting a large f...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Wood Table Easel / Picture Stand from France
Located in New York, NY
A charming picture or book stand from Paris, France, crafted in wood, rustic finish. Mid-20th Century, circa 1960-1970. At 20 inches tall, it can accommodate a large book or framed a...
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1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Twins-C XL Vase Resin Grey Clear
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and clear. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available. Colours:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Ceramic Red Burgundy Turtle Candle Holder
Located in Faenza, IT
This turtle is part of an original collection of candle holder animals. The realization of the shape takes place through a mold with liquid clay; tiled and hand painted in a vast ran...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

SIMPSON HALL MILLER & CO - Arts & Crafts Silver Plate Jewelry Box - US - 19th C
Located in Chatham, ON
SIMPSON HALL MILLER & CO. - Arts & Crafts silver plate jewelry/cuff-links box - 'TPMJ' monogram - delicate tooling - cuff-link finial/handle - signed and marked on the base 'QUADRUPL...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern desk letter holder rack with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.8...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Pewter, Copper and Blue Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an Arts & Crafts polished pewter mantel clock With copper face and stylised numerals Blue enamel inset panel By Liberty & Co Circa 1900 The movement is By Le...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Pewter

American Antique Red Lily Glass Paperweight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Midwest American glass red lily paperweight dating from the latter 19th century. The round and tall domed shape paperweight is hand blown in clear glass with very fine...
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italian Photo Frame in Lost Wax Silver , Harmony Coral
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Harmony coral is a unique edition photo frame designed and realized by atelier Laura G for Art with Heart collection. It is a wonderful lost wax silver model hand chiselled by master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Original French Bronze Sculpture of a Striding Wolf, by Antoine- Louis Barye
Located in New York City, NY
A fine original, French, early 20th century bronze statue of a walking wolf "Loup qui Marche" signed by Antoine-Louis Barye, Henry Bonnard foundry Co NY ...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget M Vase Resin Clear Ruby Clear Purple
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear ruby, clear purple. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Good Aged Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A good aged bust of Ludwig van Beethoven A Good Bust of Beethoven, the bust is made on Gesso over plaster it set on a turned black socle base...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Modern Vase Resin Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Blue and Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Moss Vase - clear blue matt blue and fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 26cm x H 38cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Antique Solid Bronze Mortar with Handles Arts & Crafts
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique solid patinated bronze mortar cup with handles circa 1880's .
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique Gladding McBean Pottery Urn Planter Jardenier Flower Pot - One of a Pair Available.
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Arts & Crafts copper mantel clock standing on two rectangular shaped feet with an arched body with an embossed dial and silvered Arabic numerals flanked with ribbons a...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.6’ x 6.7’ x 18.11’ inches.
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1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Hand Forged Iron Candlestick Candle Holder Majorelle Blossfeldt
By Louis Majorelle, Carlo Rizzarda, Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This hand-forged candle holder is an exquisite piece of the Arts & Crafts era. It depicts a thistle, and its design is attributed to the Ecole de Nancy made during the Art Nouveau pe...
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Nelson McCoy Green Leaves and Berries Ceramic Vase
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exquisite early 1920s Nelson McCoy vase features the beloved Green Leaves and Berries design, a hallmark of the company’s early artistry. The piece is ...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bradley & Hubbard Arts and Crafts Brass Humidor Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts and Crafts or Art Deco period wood lined brass humidor cigar box By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 6.75"H. Good original vintage co...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Onnaing Barbotine Jardiniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large late 19th century French Barbotine jardiniere, or cache pot, with swan motif. Hand-painted glazed ceramic with vibrant color and turquoise blue interior. Perfect for the disp...
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming vintage small animal pendant or statue of a dachshund dog. As found in Copenhagen, Denmark this versatile piece is made in silver-plated bronze. Great addition to a collecti...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Framed Vanity Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period Pine Needle framed mirror By Tiffany Studios (signed en verso) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze in iconic pine nee...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Bookmark" gilt bronze blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the under...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Heinz Bronze & Silver Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
A beautiful Early 20thC Arts & Crafts tall sterling silver on bronze baluster vase with flowering branch overlay decoration by Otto Heintz, Buffalo, N.Y. The back of the vase has be...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

A G Sangwell Martin Brothers Pottery Grotesque Dragons Tribute Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and rare Martin Brothers tribute vase by A G Sangwell, but recorded by the collector as A E Sangwell the owner of a hardware shop at 25 Featherstone Road (confirmed throug...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram, circa 1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1950. H : 9.4 x 13.8 x 6.1 inches.
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1950s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period floral ivy bronze blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Fie...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Flower Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Clear Fuchsia, Emerald, Orange
Located in barasso, IT
Moss Vase - clear blue matt blue and fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - c.a ø internal 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

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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