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Decorative Objects For Sale
Modernist Bronze Life-Size Sculpture “Raven VII B” by Jim Eppler ca. 2005
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JIM EPPLER
American, b. 1958
"Raven VII B"
Black patinated bronze signed in cast "Eppler / (c) / VII B" numbered "8 / 50" cast executed in 2005
23" W x 9 5/8" H x 7 3/8" D
An e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bronze Figure of Narcissus
Italy, late 19th century
After the Antique
Cast in bronze with a rich light verdigris patina, this finely modeled figure represents Narcissus, the beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Authentic Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Vase with Wisteria Motif, circa 1910
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite authentic vase by Émile Gallé, master of French Art Nouveau glass. Circa 1910.
Dimensions: Height 21 cm × Diameter 8 cm.
This piece showcases a delicate interplay of pur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Crafted in solid stone and finished with a textured, hand-applied glaze, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each ...
Category
2010s Colombian Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Iguana Bowl, Taxco, 2009
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking porcelain and pure silver decorative bowl designed and crafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist Emilia Castillo. This sculptural piece showcases Castillo’s signature bl...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Daum Large Art Nouveau Agapanthus Cameo Acid Etched Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare French Art Nouveau Agapanthus/Flowering Rush cameo glass vase by renowned and sought after glass makers Daum Nancy and dating from around 1900. This large, ta...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
Folk Art Jewelry Box - Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, Mid-Century France 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Jewelry Box or Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, France 1950s
Charming mid-century French wooden box in the shape of a small house, handcrafted in the 1950s. A unique piece o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood
Mexican Tin Candleholder Hand-Punched Folk Art from the Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exceptional mid-century Mexican tin candleholder, featuring three arms and intricate hand-punched star and dot motifs typical of folk tinwork from Oaxaca and central Mexico. The symmetrical, crescent-shaped form is elevated on a pedestal base, giving the piece both architectural structure and sculptural presence. The underside bears the simple stamped mark “MEXICO,” confirming its origin.
This piece was sourced from the Jonathan Parks estate in Santa Fe, known for his discerning eye for Southwestern and Latin American art and design. The geometric punching patterns and domed detailing echo traditional “hojalata” (tin art) techniques that Mexican artisans developed in the 19th and 20th centuries—originally inspired by Spanish colonial metalwork traditions.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, light surface oxidation, and minor irregularities consistent with handcraftsmanship. The piece retains a soft, silvery patina that highlights its intricate texture and history.
Styling Ideas
- Display as a centerpiece on a rustic farmhouse or desert-modern dining table, flanked by pottery or woven textiles.
- Style on a mantel, console, or altar table alongside santos figures, retablos, or other Mexican tinwork.
- Perfect for interiors that celebrate Santa Fe style, Hacienda revival, or old-world craftsmanship — blending beautifully with both European and Southwestern antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
$318 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,590 / item
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
By Marti
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco Mantel Clock
France
Marble, Metal
Art Deco around 1930
Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm
Description:
Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches
L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel vases. Circa mid to late 20th century. The baluster vases are raised on a base and feature a lush floral and foliate pattern on an elabora...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$475 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vintage vase is in good vintage condition, small chip.
Dimensions:
Width: 6 cm / 2.4 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Millerighe Clear Glass Vase by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
The Large Millerighe vase embodies a unique blend of traditional Italian artistry and modern elegance. Its sinuous silhouette and striped surface create a visual harmony that draws i...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Green Guatemala Marble Vase
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Category
2010s European Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$135 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Green Onyx Vase
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Category
2010s European Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
$219 / item
Abstract Head Sculpture by Pietro Cenedella, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary marble sculpture by Italian artist Pietro Cenedella, an abstract head-like form balancing between figuration and pure gesture. The piece is entirely carved from Carr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder from Gallo, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Bronze...
Category
20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Megalodon Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well-preserved Megalodon tooth fossil from South Carolina measures 3.5 inches long, 3.75 inches high, and 1 inch deep, weighing 134 grams. It prese...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$299
Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Exceptional table cigar or cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and decorated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels over guilloché engraving. Finely hand...
Category
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase III
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world bronze and mocha mix of color and texture
on dark chocolate clay....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Classical Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of crystal candlestick holders by the renowned Tiffany & Co. showcases the timeless sophistication and enduring craftsmanship for which the brand is celebrated. Fea...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Nero Marquina Marble Vase
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Category
2010s European Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$135 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Victorian-Style Sterling Silver Jewelry/Trinkets Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian-Style, sterling silver jewelry/trinkets box, having paw feet and a hinged lid Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1960, Adie Bros. - makers. Lid is engine-turned in d...
Category
1960s English Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original 1960s Atlanta sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is battery operated by...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Decorative Round Box in Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round decorative box in leather.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Halcyon Days Fine Enamel British Pillbox National History Museum of Los Angeles
By Halcyon Days
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning little porcelain box by Halcyon Days Enamels. The inside lid is inscribed "National History Museum of Los Angeles County 1913-1988." The bottom o...
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Waterford Crystal Lismore Carriage Clock
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
An elegant addition to any mantle or desk, the Lismore Carriage Clock features an elegant cream clockface with Roman numerals and brass finish, set in a sweeping frame of fine, handc...
Category
20th Century Irish Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Anémone des Alpes Motif, circa 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare miniature Gallé vase showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of Émile Gallé, one of the leading figures of the French Art Nouveau movement. Collectible.
Dimensions:
Height: 7 c...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Bohemian Glass Vase With Engraved Images
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, amber colored Bohemian glass vase with a matching lid. The vase has a tall, slightly flared body, decorated with frosted engraved glass oval panels depicting landscapes, bui...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$6,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Hand-Carved Genuine Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand carved malachite box is a striking example of natural artistry and timeless craftsmanship. Fashioned from genuine malachite, prized for its vivid green banding an...
Category
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of white bird in a landscape, framed with abstract bands of deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Etched Glass Vases With Greek Key Design
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall clear glass vases etched with a bold Greek key band, each raised on a tiered square base. Crisp geometric lines contrast with the rounded bowl form, creating a clean neoclassica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag Head C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag Head C1890
Measures - 11" x 14 3/4" x 12 1/4"
A Black Forest carved walnut stag head from circa 1890. This piece showcases the intricate det...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Bruno Giorgi Bronze Sculpture
By Bruno Giorgi 1
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century bronze sculpture created and signed by the artist Bruno Giorgi (1905-1993). Sculpture is detachable from granite base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip - Dumortierite Blue
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Blue dumortierite clip with fast shipping to the US, Europe, and more. Beauty without the wait.
DAR Proyectos carves the uniquely Peruvian gemstones into our classic laundry peg. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Carved Limewood Lion Rampant
Located in Greenwich, CT
A carving of a fearsome rearing lion, the position known as rampant, in silvery limewood. Fully carved to front and back. Depictions of lions rampant can be found on heraldic coats...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two-tiered Hat Box
China
Qing dynasty (ca. 1870)
Wood, bamboo
H: 20 in x D: 14.75 in :: 50.8 cm x 37.5 cm
The box holds two Mandarin’s cone shaped hats: the summer hat in the top ti...
Category
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Midcentury Italian Centerpiece or Bowl in Rattan and Brass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian mid-century centerpiece, magazine rack or decorative bowl handcrafted in curved rattan, handwoven wicker and brass. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Dutch Studio Pottery Vase from Mobach, 1960s
By Mobach
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Dutch Studio Pottery Vase from Mobach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$324 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Extra Large Signed VerArt Sabino French Deco Deep Green Acid Etched Art Glass Va
By Verart
Located in Troy, MI
Standing just under 20” tall, this Art Deco vase was found in France. Marked VerArt on underside of base, this was a 1930s division of famed French art glass maker Sabino. This vase ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Nereide 70 Round Brown Leather Basket #2 by Exteta
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Nereide 70 round brown leather basket by STUDIOPEPE features an intricate diamond-weave structure that plays with light and shadow throughout the day. This medium-sized object brings...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$2,865 / item
Antique Swiss Miniature Silver Gilt & Enamel Art Nouveau Carriage Clock 1910
By Henry Birks, Cartier
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Swiss silver gilt & guilloched enamel miniature carriage clock, retailed by Birks of Montreal, Circa 1910, just fully cleaned & overhaul by a professional clocksmith.
The clock having a silver gilt case with guilloched enamel decoration, the rare & unusual decoration inspired by the architecture of the Alhambra and Moorish Spain, in the form of long mihrab shaped windows punctuated with circular white enameled 'jewels'. The base with a frieze of silver gilt spheres and the clock is raised on a striated agate base.
The white enameled dial having black Arabic numerals & gold hands and is signed "Birks", for the famous Montreal retailer who sold luxury jewelery & timepieces. The clock having a seven day 15 jeweled lever mechanism, the clock is identical to others made for Cartier in Geneva and had been marked with "Birks" name as they were the retailers of this clock.
The clock is stamped to the rear "Sterling" & "Argent" & 0.935, Geneva assay mark '935'. The clock was most likely designed by Maurice Coüet who designed clocks for both Cartier & The Geneva Clock Co. The clock is stamped with the "JTC" mark in a cartouche.
Condition is excellent, the clock has been just been professionally cleaned & overhauled and works perfectly, key is present. A very elegant & rare antique miniature clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair Late 19th Century Candlesticks - French Empire Style - Ormolu gilt Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks, circa 1880. These finely cast candlesticks feature a tapering column with detailed foliate ornamentation, resting on a tripod base wi...
Category
1880s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Bakelite
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$2,020 / item
Ceramic Candle Sconces by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Ceramic Wall Candle Sconces designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm in the 1970s. A fine duo for beautiful place.
* Pair (2) of Ceramic Candlestick Holders
* Designer: Einar Jo...
Category
1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Barovier Style Art deco Green Murano Glass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A light green murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,236 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Stunning Photo Frame in Silver Plated with Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning photo frame in silver plated with glass. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition .
Photo size is 5,11 x 7,08 inches - cm 13 x cm 18 H cm
Dimension:
8,66 x 5,1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Moody Black Tall Free Form Hand Made Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing theMoody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and adde...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,300 / item
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$546 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Black Silver and White Rolex Display Wall Clock
By Rolex
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool eye catching vintage Rolex display wall clock having second and date indicators, automatic time quartz movement, and night illumina...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Collection of 3 French 19th Century Brass Bistro Push Up Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful collection of 3 brass push up bistro candleholders.
France circa 1850-1900
Measurements: H:17-20cm W:9,5-10,5cm.
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$445 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Stone Luana S Green Marble Vase by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
The Luana S vase is carved from green Luana marble sourced from the unique quarry in the apuan alps in tuscany. This vase features a dark background enriched with green and multicolo...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$1,280 / item
Mid 19th Century Tea caddy - Napoleon III - Ebonized and Inlayed
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant Napoleon III period tea caddy, finely decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay forming a geometric clover pattern on the lid, framed by delicate brass stringing. The ri...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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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