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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Federal
Early 20th Century 1900's Tower Light Up White Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's over sized tower light up clock with milk etched glass face and copper frame.
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

American Federal Gilt Eagle Figure
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal (19th Cent) life size gilt carved eagle figure standing on serpent and round painted base
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19th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

"Buck Head, " Found Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, American artist Gordon Chandler transforms weathered found materials into refined works of sculpture. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. In this wall-mounted sculpture entitled "Buck Head...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

20th Century Czech Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
Simple, sculptural and supremely tactile, this vintage foundry crucible has an ardent Industrial past. Made in 20th century Czechia, this piece would have originally been used for me...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural or Industrial style Oil can, a nice addition to your collection. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. Measurements gi...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

Vintage Nautical Search Light by Crouse Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical ship search light / lantern / spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. Non-electrified. Available in multiple quantities.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

1930s Leather Medicine Ball, Nice Color and Patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s leather medicine ball, nice color and patina.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful comb...
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Early 18th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early 20th Century French Metal Baskets with Bottles in Clear and Green Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of robust pieces, originating from early 20th-century France, showcases a large green and clear blown-glass bottle encased in metal cage-style baskets. The deep green or cl...
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids, MI, he looks to the raw beauty and inherent potential of his manufacturing hometown as an endless source of creative inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
This very rare survivor or the early years of the 20th century was purchased in France at the Paris Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 4. Set of four hand blown apothecary bottles in brown/golden amber glass with stoppers. Bottle sizes: Diameter 12.5 cm, height...
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Early 1900s Danish Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Large Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 3. Set of three large hand blown apothecary bottles in brown/golden amber glass with stoppers. Bottle sizes: Extra large...
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Early 1900s Danish Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large welded steel table sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist. Trained as a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Welded steel table sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist. Trained as an arch...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base
Located in Newfoundland, PA
An industrial hand consisting of both copper and brass. Sits on a base someone made to hold it upright. The hand measures, 17.25 in H, 3.25 in W, .75 in deep, On stand it measures 26...
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1890s American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Brown Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith, 1950s
By Smith Sectric
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Smith in England during the 1950s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been co...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

British Rail (S) Galvanised Water Jug A handsome piece, tall and conical
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
British Rail (S) Galvanised Water Jug A handsome piece, tall and conical in shape, carrying handle on the top and with B R (S) impressed on the front and a drop inside hinged lid Th...
Category

1930s Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Iron Altar' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Iron Altar' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut from ste...
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2010s American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rosenthal Porcelain Hands, Germany, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rosenthal Porcelain hands, Germany, 1950s. Pair of hard to find original German white glazed porcelain molds for the making of latex gloves. They were immersed in vats of bubbling li...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Eagles Italian Animalier Sculptures Mid-19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Eagles In Carved And Gilded Wood from the mid-1800s, this pair of animalier carvings of birds of prey in carved and gilded wood represents a fascinating example of 19th-cent...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin 2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections In good vintage condition,...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Industrial Gear on Stand
Located in New York City, NY
Mounted industrial gear on stand.
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Riveted Quencher, Log Box, Planter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Riveted Quencher, log box, planter. A great looking piece which is riveted with a reinforce X base and disk feet The tank is galvanised with s...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface
Located in New York, NY
American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with rich patina has a wonderful ...
Category

1790s Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple, Wood

Cast Iron Anvil from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wrought iron anvil with an ebonized wood base.
Category

20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Metal Ring Sculpture from 1970's
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, ...
Category

1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Hollow Brass Rectangular Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial rectangular brass object. The brutalist form features a hollow center. The geometric block can be used as a bookend or decorative element. Dimensions 4" width x 2" dept...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame and back, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex cle...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack A Desk top Letter rack, with 4 large pockets each with a metal label holder A Useful and Sturdy piece, the rack has...
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Early 2000s Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron floor sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachs b.1927. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surface rough...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mounted Oversized Wrench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatically oversized patinated forged steel wrench beautifully mounted on a circular base.
Category

1920s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a white bakelite dial, an aluminium hands, a clear glass cove...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectl...
Category

1930s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

A Twin Fusee Ships Striking Bulkhead Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine ship’s bell bulkhead clock striking the ‘Dog Watches’ Sequence. This eight day twin fusee clock is a rare example of a ships striking clock marking ...
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1850s English Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Chrome and Lucite Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois designed this stunning French Machine Age metal and Lucite picture photo frame in the 1960s. The modernist industrial design boasts a geometric chromed ...
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Large Industrial Era Lidded Copper Jug
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative twin handled jug with a lid attached with a chain. A brass plaque on the side is labeled: Tambo La Nona Ano 1922 Lu Jan LM. Desirable signs of age includi...
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1920s European Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Typewriter Olympia Progress, Germany, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Typewriter by Olympia-Progress, designed by Johannes Kruger in the 1930s, in Germany. Very good original condition. Fully functional.
Category

1930s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921
Located in Praha, CZ
Oldschool typewriter made by Bar-Lock, in England, in the year 1921. Made of bakelite, metal and chrome. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional.
Category

1920s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25 An interesting piece and a great desk ornament
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25 An interesting piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else The Model is in very good condition 21” long, 12” high and 20” ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique German Rhine Valley Winery Painted Wine Filter by Claritwerk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and hard to find antique German winery industrial wine filter. circa 1890-1920 This filter would have been used in the commercial production of win...
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era steel stackable bins with handles. Freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The bins have endless uses; in an office, mud room, hall...
Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Round Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Round Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold, 20th Century. This piece works nicely as a wall sculpture or as an brilliant centerpiece bowl, catchall etc.
Category

20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an alu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from International, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by International in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been con...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

MFD by Self Winding Industrial Clock
By Self Winding Clock Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, we offer this MFD by Self Winding Industrial.
Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

"Leaning Towers" Sculpture Constructed from 96 Eiffel-tower-models
Located in Maastricht, NL
Leaning towers” Object / sculpture design: JAN PAUL Constructed from 96 Eiffel-tower-models. The object is part of a serie in progress consisti...
Category

2010s Dutch Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Ceramic Industrial Glove Mold - U.S. - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique glazed ceramic industrial glove mold - no maker's mark - likely American made for the T. Eaton Co. - late 19th/early 20th century. Excellent antique ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Industrial Ovular Mold on Stand, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Industrial Mold in an ovular egg shape, executed in wood (with a handsome patina) and displayed on a contemporary metal stand. Fantastic decorative object with a lot of c...
Category

20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Millstone on Base, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Millstone on Base, 20th Century. Hand-carved, granite millstone mounted on base creates an organic sculpture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Industrial Beige Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a beige bakelite frame, an aluminium dial,hands and a convex clear glass cover. The p...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Vintage Kodak Glass Beaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1940s glass Kodak developer beaker. This amazing piece is minimal and cool, and features a large 32 ounce capacity for holding and measuring liquids. Used primarily in dark rooms for photo developer solution, this beaker would be a great gift for that avid photographer, or use as a very unique flower vase...
Category

1940s American Industrial 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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