Decorative Objects
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Hemp
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Pottery, Porcelain
Approx: 4" h.
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Pewter
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Epoxy Resin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Epoxy Resin
1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pewter, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Cement
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Copper
Early 1900s Spanish Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Copper, Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Italian Adam Style Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Paper
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Pewter
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects
Zinc
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
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 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.
Read More
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.