Decorative Objects
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Portuguese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica
19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 2000s German Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1960s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Cotton
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic, Wood
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1880s French Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble
1930s Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone, Multi-gemstone
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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