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Decorative Objects For Sale
Original Vintage Pink Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture, Handmade in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Pelican Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 34 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 13.3" x D 1.33")
We recently came across the untou...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1960s Gorgeous Blue Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous blue ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimen...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture of Peasant in Capodimonte Porcelain by Giuseppe Cappè, 1958
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958
Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22
Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recog...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$831 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Chicken or Hen Hinged Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver trinket box or pillbox.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a sitting hen.
The chicken has a hinge to its tail and opens up with applied pressure to the chest.
Marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany trinket box...
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in blue with hand painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width: 60cm / 23.6"
Depth: 23c...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,200
Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modernist Abstract Wood Sculptures
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some are signed w/ artist monogram at lower back side ( see picture 8 ) the sculptures measure as follows - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Fruitwood Pear Form Tea Caddy, 30s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a unique and highly collectible piece—rare in Italy, where it was originally discovered.
This sculptural tea caddy is crafted from fruitwood and both...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Mandruzzato Dark Green into Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Venetian Murano Mid-Century Modern Mandruzzato Vase – Italy, 1960s
An exceptional example of Italian Mid-Century Modern artistry, this Mandruzzato Murano glass vase is a tr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hokkaido Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Hokkaido Repousse Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around the 3r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Maroon Glazed Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand made French ceramic vessel featuring a speckled maroon glaze and picched/ruffled lip.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Eric Dobson and Michael Harris for Mdina Studio Glass Sand Vase
By Mdina
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Maltese Mdina studio glass sand pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970.
Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Isla...
Category
1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Malachite hexagonal box, ca 1930
Located in Bilzen, BE
A complete malachite box from around 1930 in a hexagonal shape, with a loose lid
This is the kind of malachite what's coming from Congo
the box meassures 8.2 x 8.2 cm and has a tota...
Category
1920s Congolese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
In fabulous ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco French Writing Desk Set with Greyhound in Portoro Marble, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
An outstanding desk set made of beautiful Italian black Portor rmarble.
Comprising:
- Pen tray with inkwell
- Letter holder
- Blotter
- Paper knife
All the pieces are original and i...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
Fountain pen Ballpoint pen Tray and Letter Opener for Desk Set enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Luxurious Desk Set
Description:Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated set of desk objects, comprising a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, tray, and letter opener, all crafted from...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large Chinese Famille Rose style planters. They are hand painted and lined with swimming koi fish. The body is painted with fruit and pastoral scenes. They are in v...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm.
Colours: clear and matt wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
19th Century Majolica Wheat Jardiniere With Birds Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Early 20th Century Art Deco Terracotta Bust of Man - Johannes Dommisse
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Striking Art Deco terracotta bust, beautifully patinated in deep green tones, depicting a strong male portrait with a dynamic, expressive profile. The sculpture captures both vitalit...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Postmodern Italian Mantel Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne.
The coat Clock is a miniature a...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Celadon Ginger Jars, 1960s
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1960s pair of Chinese celadon lidded ginger jars. They display lovely form with incised lotus and decorative trim patterns topped with a domed lid with a floral medallion wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for the exquisite home.
* A fan-shaped metal vase with vertical lines and lugs
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: D20...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Metal Pheasants Statues Sculpture 22cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pheasant statues with long tail feathers, made of silver-colored metal. The statues have a beautiful, weathered patina, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Both...
Category
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Blue shades Art Deco-style engraving Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Decò Maison Charles Credited Guilt Bronze Doorbell
Located in Roma, IT
Art Decò Maison Charles Credited Guilt Bronze Doorbell
Art Deco period bronze doorbell entirely gilded with pure gold.
It features elegant hand-chiselled floral motifs on all four s...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Daum Art Glass Rose Passion Vase in Pink and Green, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with roses in pink with green leafs by Daum, France.
The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by roses connected to each other in beaut...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Magnificent Meiji Japanese Silver And Gold Cherry Blossom Vase - Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Silver And Gold Cherry Blossom Vase 1868-1912 - SIGNED
adorned with a finely engraved sakura tree motif with granulated gol...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Handmade Ceramic Vase #531 Large (18"H) Blue Shino Glaze with Blue Tencel Fringe
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #531 by Karen Gayle Tinney
An enlarged version of a standard collection classic. A generous size for larger branch arrangements, or as a sculptural statement piece.
Hand forme...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Big Collina Vase L Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Big Collina Vase Extra Colour - Clear Aqua, Grey, Pastel Pink
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection.
Measures: L - ø 40cm x H 24cm
Colours: Cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Trinket Box
By Hedi Slimane, Christian Dior
Located in Valencia, VC
Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Watch Box — Limited Edition by Hedi Slimane (2000)
A rare and exquisite black fine-leather Dior Homme jewelry or watch box, created under th...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$716 Sale Price
60% Off
Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Dish Grand Hotel Milano
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porcelain jewelry dish from the Grand Hotel Milano, by Italian designer, Richard Ginori, circa early-20th century, Italy. Dish is off-white porcelain featuring the Cathedr...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase 'Branches de pommier en fleurs', France circa 1905
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase — “Branches de pommier en fleurs,” France, circa 1905
This breathtaking Daum Nancy cameo glass vase captures the ephemeral charm of blooming apple trees, ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Persian Ceramic Green Fish Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful vintage Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish on bright green background.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
American Art Nouveau Bronze Dish or Ashtray, circa 1895-1910
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1895-1910 Art Nouveau bronze dish or cigar ashtray, likely American. Made of 2 parts, the nude woman floating in a lillypad. A single pin secures her to the pad. Well details. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano Sommerso art glass vase - featuring a red interior and clear glass casing - flat polished base - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition - no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Pieces Baccarat Crystal Orsay Vases Multi Color, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end multicolor crystal vases by Baccarat.
This exquisite set of Baccarat glassware embodies the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship for w...
Category
1970s French Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century White and Cobalt Blue Delft Ceramic Vase
By Delft
Located in Milano, MI
Potiche vase in. hand-painted Delft pottery, made in the early part of the 20th century
Ø cm 21 h cm 52
Delft pottery, also known as "Delftware" or "Delft Blue," is a type of Dutch...
Category
1920s Dutch Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$907 Sale Price
20% Off
Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 14 - Side Table
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
An abstract form moves organically through this unique work of art. The form ends in legs that “drip” to the floor. Solid 3/8” thick...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Colorful Quartz and sparkly Pink Druzy
▫️ Description
Nature spared no effort in creating this Pink Amethyst geode—a specimen with spectacular aesthet...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Red Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
'Trinket Box' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...
Category
2010s British Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cherry
Stunning Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Gul...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco centerpiece, serving bowl, or decorative fruit or bread basket was designed in France in the 1930s. The serving piece features a wood handle ornate with chrome...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Vintage French Gilt Marble Religious Holy Crucifix Jesus Christ Cross
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Museum Quality Example of a Well Cast Parian (unglazed porcelain) Figure depicting Jesus Christ nailed to a plain black marble standing Cross of impressive prop...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Medium Millerighe Round Clear Glass Vase by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
The Medium Millerighe Round vase is a stunning example of Italian artistry, featuring a sinuous silhouette complemented by a distinctive striped surface. This piece captures the esse...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Valkyrie Statue, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceramic Valkyrie Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément, 1920s. Striking and rare French Art Deco ceramic Valkyrie sculpture by Charles Lemanceau, created i...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
Description:
This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th century, showcases the elegance of natural stone carving and the timeless symbolism of animals in decorative art. The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a themed vignette, these figurines bring a sense of serenity, strength, and tradition to any interior.
Key features include:
Natural Stone Materials:
The pair of elephants and the lion are carved from jade, known for its symbolic value and subtle translucence.
The seated dog is carved from onyx, offering a contrasting tone and texture with its elegant veining and natural luster.
Symbolic Animal Forms:
Elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, and good fortune, especially when displayed as a pair.
The lion conveys strength, protection, and calm authority.
The dog represents loyalty, guardianship, and companionship.
Chinese 20th-Century Craftsmanship: All four pieces reflect traditional Chinese stone-carving techniques, combining refined form with smooth, tactile surfaces.
Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines serve as both decorative accents and subtle symbols of balance and harmony.
Curated Collector’s Set: The combination of two materials and four distinct animals makes this set ideal for collectors of Asian art, animal figures, or natural stone miniatures.
This set of four jade and onyx animal figurines...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Onyx
3 Stoneware Vases with Aniara Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 stunning red-toned miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the late 1950s, the vases has lovely aniara g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends.
This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Mid-20th Century
A striking Murano art glass vase featuring a sculptural rounded “smashed-square” form with an expressive, outw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$326 Sale Price
35% Off
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original brass collared & hinged inkwells in brass surrounds (the hinges now a bit loose fro...
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Labradorite lightscape
Located in London, GB
This exceptional polished labradorite from Madagascar reveals a vibrant
play of color, with radiant turquoise, green, and golden flashes dancing
across its surface.
The internal irid...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$6,100
Pair Antique German Porcelain Birds Parakeets Cockrels Cockatoo Parrots Karl Ens
By Karl Ens
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed pair of German Karl Ens pottery porcelain Parrots Feathered Figures of quite generous size, late Nineteenth, early Twentieth Century.
...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pineapple Candy / Bonbon Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bon bon dish.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a pineapple.
Marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany silver decorative dish!
Date:...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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