Decorative Objects
1970s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
2010s American Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Stained Glass, Reeded Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1940s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Sandstone
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Quartz
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Maiolica
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Bentwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Indian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s American Greco Roman Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
1740s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Pottery
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Paint
2010s Namibian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Copper
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Other Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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