Decorative Objects
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Hong Kong Adirondack Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 2000s Chinese Georgian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Chrome
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Wire
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Gold, Brass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Tôle
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Thai Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s Afghan Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Early 2000s Spanish Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Composition
1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Gothic Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects
Wood
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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