Decorative Objects
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Late 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s British Decorative Objects
Aluminum
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Paper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Decorative Objects
Other
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Quartz, Rock Crystal
20th Century German Decorative Objects
Pewter
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s European Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Slate, Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Straw
1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, Spelter
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone
1990s French Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Paper
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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