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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Folk Art
Style: Edo
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and most unusual Georgian tea caddy made from mahogany and inlaid with four oval satinwood panels. Another unusual feature is the fine Greek Key inlay to both the the lid and top. The interior has two lidded compartments later covered in paper which can be seen in the photographs. The front houses the tasselled key (unfortunately not working but the perfect finishing touch). A really delightful antique caddy...
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1810s English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique George III sterling silver snuff box, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1817, of rectangular form with reeded decoration, vacant cartouche, moulded front rim...
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1810s English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Pair of Knife Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, 18th century, George III Period, Mahogany Pair Of Knife, Or Cutlery, Boxes Of Typical Shape With Serpentine Fronts And Superbly Figured, Inlaid And Crossbanded Sloped Lids, Revealing Later Fabric Lined Interior Compartments. Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and enable it to be locked away when not in use. This was very important as generally the cutlery used...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Pair Of Antique Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual pair of antique George III quality Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks having a quality pair of antique George III Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks with ornate d...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Ko-Imari Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Lid rest Arita FLOWERS
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white vase. Unusual painting. Early Edo period. Dating to 1660-1680
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17th Century Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period example with carved fish design. Storage Box included Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, whe...
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17th Century Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

Mexican Burnished Clay Hand Oaxaca Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic Organic Pre-Hispanic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican Ceramic Clay Hand Sculpture by Manuel Reyes Handmade Folk Art from Oaxaca This Mexican ceramic hand sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted by renowned ceramic artis...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot, a testament to the beauty of rustic elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

South Indian Life Sized Carved Polychrome Peacock Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century South Indian carved and painted peacock statue. Hand carved on a plinth base. Features bright colors of yellow, green, red and orange. A la...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
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2010s American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Decorative Jardiniere, English, Lustre Ceramic, Planter, Oriental Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative jardiniere. An English, lustre glaze ceramic planter with Oriental taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Striking colour with a subtle ...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chelsea-Derby Vase and Cover, Zachariah Boreman and Richard Askew, 1783-1784
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and stunning vase with cover made by Chelsea-Derby in 1783-1784. The pear-shaped vase stands on a square foot and has two handles with moulded floral chains, and ...
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1780s English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mahogany Desk Stationary organizer
Located in Huntington, NY
Desk top Mahogany stationary organizer
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

A Collection of 13 Vintage Swedish unique folk art straw Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boden, SE
A collection of 13 vintage Swedish handwoven straw Christmas ornaments. The tradition of using straw for Christmas decorations has deep roots in Swedish culture, dating back to anci...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Located in Montreal, QC
This grandmother clock has a spring-driven, three train, chiming movement, facilitating the Westminster chime on a nest of gong rods. The case is mad...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small carousel or children's toy. Very nice patina through peeling paint and wear.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand-Made Iron Rooster
Located in Chicago, IL
A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and beautiful rusted finish. Perfect indoors or out!
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming delft blue and white tile featuring a running rabbit. We see this piece displayed on a table or shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any collector of these desirabl...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft, Paint

Hand-Carved Vintage Folk Art Wooden Tramp Art Style Storage Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Carved vintage Folk Art wooden Tramp Art style storage box from Poland. This handcrafted Tramp Art style box is covered with geometric designs creating alternating depths on all...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Desk Set by Daniel Holy of Sheffield
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality Sheffield plated desk set on a Sheffield plated tray with an ornate edge standing on ball feet boasting the original pa...
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19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheffield Plate

18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times
Located in Opole, PL
18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times The case is a traditional Liverpool made one, as Liverpool cases of that period are probably the fines...
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Early 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Brass Bound Wooden Peat Bucket
Located in Queens, NY
English George III tapered cylindrical mahgoany peat bucket, formed from 2 joined halves with turned embellishments, solid brass handle and horizontal band reinforcements. Condition...
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19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming and naively formed early 20th century hand craved fairground ride figure. With a de...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair 3-light George III style silver candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of oval, three-light sterling silver candelabra in the George III style that would have originally been popular in the late 18th century. The candlesticks are elegantly fluted i...
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1960s Georgian Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique George III Irish Cast Silver Candlesticks Dublin, Ireland c. 1760
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique Irish Georgian Cast Silver Candlesticks in a classic six shell design with removable nozzles featuring a complementary six shell design. The 18th century Irish Silv...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India. High relief casting, bundled rope maker's mark on the bottom. Bronze rice-mea...
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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnifice...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tonala Mexico Modernist Horse Figurines, Planters or Ashtrays
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A pair of modernist horse figurines were hand made in Tonala, Mexico, in modernist style with short legs, long bodies, and expressive heads, and are hand painted in typical Tonala s...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English nautical gimbal-mounted thermometer and barometer is an exceptional piece of maritime craftsmanship. Constructed of rich mahogany with brass fittings, this ...
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19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Arched bonnet with three wood finials over a glazed arched door enclosing a brass dial signed Benjamin Sudlon, Yarmouth, the centre case with arched door, plinth base.
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and well figured, late 18th century Square rosewood tea caddy having boxwood Stringing and key escutcheon with original brass Hinges to...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

NETO PARA - Vintage Glazed & Incised Pottery Vase - Brazil - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
NETO PARA - Vintage studio pottery vase with a mottled copper glaze and incised decoration - signed on the base NETO PARA - Brazil - circa 1970's. The incised decoration covers the ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Barbed Wire Collection / Display Mounted on a Texas Shaped Plaque.
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Equine Decoupage Decorated Dairy Farm Milk Jug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical decoupage decorated New England dairy farm lidded milk jug or bottle. Features an equine motif with images and labels of horses over a lacquered g...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Swedish antique rustic genuine folk Art Washing board dated 1862
Located in Boden, SE
Swedish antique genuine washboard in pine dated 1862 with owner initials "MOD" The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their init...
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1860s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Unusual Set of German Mid-20th Century Shop Trade Sign Tools
Located in London, GB
Unusual set of German mid-20th century shop trade sign tools Every now and again we are lucky enough to acquire items that firstly we have never seen and secondly, we will never see...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceramic Terracotta Sculpture Reclining Nude Figure in the Manner of Henry Moore
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Contemporary figural unglazed terracotta sculpture of an abstract reclining figure. An homage to sculptor Henry Moore. Made in 2019 by Oklahoma artist Emily Ladow Reynolds. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Japanese Antique Pottery with Beautiful Ripped in the Edo Period/Tsubo Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old jar baked in Japan. It seems to be in the Edo period (1700s-1800s). The unique distorted shape is beautiful. The color and balance of the gla...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

English Georgian cast brass cannon barrel candlestick, c. 1740
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian cast brass cannon barrel candlestick with external push-up. The candlestick is a seam cast construction and the shaft has been peened to the circular domed base. En...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of Antique Japanese Edo Arita Bowls Porcelain Vases Ormulu Mounted, 1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice and beautiful example of A pair of Japanese Arita bowls Mounted or Oromulu-mounted. The bowl has a fantastic decoration. Edo 17th century Additional information: Material: Po...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture. Vintage Handcrafted Gilded Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancer...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...
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1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800. The box o...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative urns. A Japanese, bronze baluster vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful pair of va...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A very rare 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish Blue and
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
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17th Century Edo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...
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1780s English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th century Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Tea Caddy Of Rectangular Form, Having Elegant Shaped Top Enclosing Original Tin Containers, Retaining Original...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Life-Size Pair of Bronze Large Lion and Tiger Protecting Children
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, matched pair of children being protected by their mythical or imaginative cats of the jungle. The tiger and lion are each ferociously snarling with their tiny co...
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1880s Unknown Georgian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Swedish, decorated, bent wooden box. Handpainted 'Kurbits' style.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful vintage bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. This item can be dated to 1947 and derives from Gagnef in the Dalarna region. It has been decorated with a tradi...
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1940s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Decorative Painted Rajasthan Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century impressive and decorative Rajasthan wooden horse. With its original flake paint finish. This fine piece will mean so much to some and make a great decorative item for ot...
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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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