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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Sheraton
English George III Brass Bound Wooden Peat Bucket
Located in Queens, NY
English George III tapered cylindrical mahgoany peat bucket, formed from 2 joined halves with turned embellishments, solid brass handle and horizontal band reinforcements.
Condition...
Category
19th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany cheese cradle from England with a sleigh shaped dish over a square base. The edges end gracefully in a scroll shape and molded edges.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century george iii leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780.
Good quality leather fire bucket. Armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means sha...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Paint
Handsome George II Pair of Small Cast 4 Shell Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1756
By John Preist
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1756 by John Priest, this charming pair of George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzl...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With two drawers over two drawers, splayed feet.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Pair of English Georgian Cut Swirled Glass Urns with Dome Lids
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GEORGIAN SWIRLED CUT GLASS URNS WITH DOMED LIDS
Circa late 18th century, probably English
Item # C104029
A fine pair of late 18th century Georgian cut glass urns with domed ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III tazza is attributed to famed Scottish-Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The magnificent piece features a base carved from statuary marble in the shape of a stylized dolphin, which relates to Chambers' extraordinary 18th-century architectural designs. A marvel of beauty and craftsmanship, the tazza is also inset with specimens of Derbyshire Blue John in both the plinth and bowl. Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in this piece elevates the tazza to a true Georgian masterpiece.
Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today. Because of its scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature only small inset veneers. By contrast, this rare tazza features not one, but two substantial specimens of the stone. It represents some of the last ornamental wares created of such grand size and proportion, though other smaller examples still grace the stately British estates of Chatsworth, Hardwick, Kedleston and Haddon, among others.
Not only does this tazza boast a highly rare material, but it was also designed by one of the most important architects and designers of the Georgian era. Sir William Chambers was a Scottish-Swedish architect based in London who was active during the reigns of Kings George II and George III. Celebrated for his combination of English Palladianism...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Walnut 4 Dial Tower Table Clock by Patent, Blumberg & Co, Ltd., Paris & London
Located in Stamford, CT
Walnut 4 dial tower table clock by Patent, Blumberg & Co, Ltd., Paris & London. Walnut clock tower style case with turned and fluted corner columns, raised panels and ebonized trim; ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Delftware Group of Five Antique Dutch Urns and Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable group of five Dutch 18th century Delftware pieces, three lidded urns, and two vases crafted in terra cotta and polychrome d...
Category
18th Century Dutch George II Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Located in Norwich, GB
Oak longcase clock by John Baker of Sevenoaks.
Slim oak case standing on a raised plinth with long trunk door and a rich patina and original brass escutcheon. The pull forward hood is flanked by integral pillars with gilded capitals and quarter pillars to the rear. Ten inch brass dial with corner spandrels, finely matted centre with beautifully engraved birds and original iron single hand, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed ‘John Baker, Sevenoaks’.
Thirty hour, rope driven birdcage movement with brass pillars and outside countwheel strike on a large centrally mounted bell, circa 1735
‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock which is now in the Maidstone museum but was most probably originally made for the Rose and Crown...
Category
1730s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
George III Style Silver Plated Oval Center Bowl with Cut Glass Liner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Spectacular 19th century George III style silver plated oval center bowl with cut glass liner on a mirrored plated tray. This large and impressive center piece has solid and sturdy handles supporting a center apron depicting rams horned busts framing a finely cut glass center bowl. The whole leading to flowing hoofed claw feet. The entire basket sitting on a oval fluted tray...
Category
Late 19th Century George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Shell & Mask Candlesticks, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Irish Georgian cast sterling silver candlesticks. Traditional form of fluted baluster shaft on stepped serpentine foot; socket bellied with detachable cruciform bobeche. Orna...
Category
1960s Irish Georgian Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sheraton Revival Small Locking Cabinets
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of interesting and lovely single door walnut cabinets with satinwood decorative inlay, probably Edwardian made in the Sheraton taste.
Each has a single pull-out open drawer shelf.
Possibly bedside lockers...
Category
Early 1900s American Sheraton Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
John White / Paul De Lamerie Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, 1739
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1739 by John White, this exquisite pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are cast and are each engraved with an original crest. Each candle...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Adie Brothers Ltd Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique George V English...
Category
1920s English George V Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare survival of a personal object made for practical everyday use. Although they would have been made in fairly significant numbers, surviving handheld, portable brass lanterns fo...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay & Burled Crossbanding
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay & Burled Crossbanding, ca. 1790
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Gothic-style (19th century) bronze dore altar sticks with 3 religious figures. (priced each).
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair Antique English "Old Sheffield Plate" Geo. III 2-Light Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine quality antique English "Old Sheffield Plate" George III thread border, twisted arm 2 light candelabra.
Handsome "Adam" style urn central motif and looping arms similar to thos...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with teal enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing floral sprays inspired by contempo...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection
These excepti...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Marble, Jasper Ware and Crystal Lustres, or Candlesticks
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautifully proportioned candleholders feature sage green Wedgwood jasper ware medallions set in square marble footed plinth bases. They are ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Marble
George I Lacquered Longcase Clock by Peregrine Tawney, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George I Longcase Clock with gilt floral decorated to the sides. Long break arch trunk door with beautifully raised Chinoiserie scenes of pavilions and rural life. The plinth also ha...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Asprey Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver 4-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of traditional Georgian sterling silver 4-light candelabra. Made by Asprey in London, 1992-3. Each: Four capped and curvilinear arms each terminating in single faceted socket wi...
Category
1990s English Georgian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Porphyry Clock by Ellicott
By John Ellicott II
Located in New Orleans, LA
A case of exquisite porphyry and doré bronze houses the verge movement of this rare clock by eminent English clock and watch maker John Ellicott. Ellicott's...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy
By John Robins
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking double cover tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a plain rounded rectangular form with incurved corners.
The surface of this caddy is plain and embellished to the lower portion of each side with fluted decoration.
This antique Georgian tea caddy...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three-light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This magnificent antique English sterling silver three light candelabrum has a cylindrical tapering, shaped form.
This antique silver centrepiece...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
English George III Period Pair of Candelabra by William Parker,
Located in Montreal, QC
An important pair of two light cut glass brass mounted George III candelabra by the celebrated maker William Parker,
Each raised on a cut baluster and square base supporting two candle arms with hung drip pans and sconces, also with two complimenting arms terminating to canopied spires and centred by a large triangular spire supporting a canopy with an urn shaped finial, the whole beautifully draped with lustrous swags, pendants and drops all of the highest quality cut glass.
PROVENANCE: original bill of sale
M. Harris and Sons
Sold: Nov 2. 1945, 165 pounds sterling...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Georgian Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Fine Antique circa 1800 Hand Carved Royal Armorial Lion from Coat of Arms Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 hand carved Royal English Armorial Crest / Coat of Arms Lion.
A truly stunning piece,...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock
By Thomas Roskell
The well patinated carved mahogany case having a fluted and foliate carved pagoda top su...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William Cafe 1760s Sterling Silver 'Harlequin' Taperstick
By William Cafe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cast sterling silver taperstick made by William Cafe; an addition of AC Silver's ornamental si...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century English Early Georgian Mahogany Box with Original Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Georgian mahogany box from the late 18th century. This exquisite English box is made of a rich mahogany wood seemingly stained to perfec...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Handsome Collection of 16 19th Century English Walking Sticks, Some with Daggers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of 16 19th century English walking sticks, some with daggers. Priced Per walking stick.
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker M. Richardson, London, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany tall case clock with brass finials, arched bonnet with brass fluted columns, gilt ormolu and chased polished steel fa...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
George III Drinks Salver Made in London by Richard Rugg, 1773
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Drinks Salver made in London in 1773 by Richard Rugg.
The Salver is of a good large size and stands on four well defined cast claw and ball feet. The main bo...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair of Slice and Flute Cut Georgian Decanters with Diamond Band
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of slice and flute cut Georgian decanters with diamond band.
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, interior gilt stenciled floral motif, orig...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Tripod Apothecary Skillet Late 17th-Early 18th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Apothecary tripod skillet from the end of the 17th century beginning of the 18th century From England.
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations.
Br...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
George III period sterling silver basket made by Robert Hennell in 1788
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1788 by Robert Hennell I, this very handsome, George III period. Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features slat pierced and an engraved decoration to the body,...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Joseph Kent, London.
Fine flame mahogany case with break arch hood, reeded pillars with...
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford
A slim finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped base and raised moulding to the plinth. Long break arch trunk door...
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Continental George III Carved and Gilt Wall Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elaborate carved and gilt surround with spread eagle crest on gnarled branches, and a leaf and berry support. The circular frame with twin slim horns filled with fruit on the sides, covered with leaves and ending in a bow terminal. The inner surround with an openwork guilloche band for the painted dial with glass cover and outer mounted black metal hands. Working order unknown and lacking a key.
H. 27", W. 22", Depth 17"
Condition: Please see all detail photos. There is a stable age crack to one eagle wing...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Candelabra, Attributed to William Parker
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of candelabra with bases in the form of miniature garden temples are attributed to William Parker and date from 1800. Parker supplied chandeliers to the Prince of Wales for Carlton House. See Martin Mortimer; The English glass chandelier...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle holder to light the way. Stamped with makers marks.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Rare C. Asprey of London Black Leather and Gilt Decorated Domed Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
"The inscription reads "CASPREY. 166. NEW BOND ST & 22. ALBEMARLE. ST." This refers to Asprey, a British luxury goods retailer, and its former store locations in London. 166 New Bond...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu two light candlesticks, in the form of a classical oil lamps, having flame cast sconces and central lids with acanthus...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Georgian Silver Plated Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Georgian style (19th Cent) tall silver plated narrow classic vases with handles and floral design.
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine antique George II period mellowed mahogany striking bracket clock, the arched brass dial and verge movement both signed Charles Blanchard, London. The clock is standing on block feet, has glazed sides and an inverted bell top with a brass carrying handle.
Literature: Charles Blanchard: 1688-1768 recorded in Baillie 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World, page 29.
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These...
Category
1730s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Antique Silver Basket, 1802
Located in London, GB
An impressive George III period silver basket of open-work construction made at the turn of the 19th century. The elegant round flared body is of drawn wire construction and beautifu...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair George III Style Gilt Bronze, Cobalt Blue Glass, and Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful pair of Georgian style lustres are well proportioned, and of the finest quality.
Category
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks Made in London by John Carter 1771
By John Carter
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally fine pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks made in London in 1771 by John Carter.
The exceptionally fine Neo Classical Column Candlesticks stand on a square...
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18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
WEDGWOOD CREAMWARE BASKET & TRAY, Circa 19th Century England
By Wedgewood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Wedgwood Creamware Basket & Tray, 19th century England. Early creamware basket with handles. Matching oval underplate with intricate design. Basket marked "Wedgwood" to the und...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box.
A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of George III Style Brass Candlesticks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of George III neoclassical style brass candlesticks.
Stepped bases and columnar shafts peened through the bases.
Size: H 11.5" x 4.5" x 4.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century English George III Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes
By Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent, Exceptionally Rare, Museum Quality Pair of 18th Century English Ormolu Mounted, Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Cassolettes, By Matthew Boulton. These beautiful ormolu-mounted white marble cassolettes are by Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and John Fothergill (1730- circa 1782) published in their Pattern Book No. 1 (page 171, figure t) and reproduced in Sir Nicholas Goodison's Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton (New York, 1974, page 383, figure 161).
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was a close friend of Boulton's and his patterns are thought to be the source for the medallions used on the plinths of these. Boulton's medallions of classical figures are almost identical to the cameos and intaglios made by Wedgwood and his partner James Tassie.
Molds for these examples can be found in the Wedgwood Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum. All derive from the same classical source of Renaissance gems. Many gem collections in Europe were widely published at this time and Boulton's library contained A. F. Gori's Museum Florentinum (1731-1766), in which gems from the Medici collection were engraved.
The subjects of the medallions on this pair are: Pomona, a Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, and depicted carrying a basket on her head overloaded with fruit, tumbling to the ground, shown once on each vase. Hygeia, once on each, with an olive branch in her right hand, as seen in Tassie's reproduction of Valerio Belli's gem, and holding a snake in her left hand over an altar. This was produced by Wedgwood both as an intaglio and as a cameo. Venus & Cupid, only on one vase, showing Venus leaning against a column with a pike, and giving a helmet to Cupid. Aesclepius, Greek GD of medicine, only on one vase, depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff .The last medallion subject is either Diomedes or Perseus, shown once on each vase, depicted as a conquering hero. Boulton asked patrons to choose from a limited repertoire of motifs, and therefore each vase or pair of vases is adorned with their own combination. Boulton used nine medallion subjects on recorded vases of this type.
PROVENANCE & COMPS
Another pair of this model, with slightly less elaborate lids and finials, from a private collection are illustrated in Goodison's Matthew Boulton: ORMOLU, (page 379, figure 153). A further example is in a private New York collection. This pair, which was acquired from Hotspur in 1981, was formerly in the Collection of Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, sold Christie’s, New York, 31 January 1981, lot 76. The Prescott Collection was one of the most important English furniture collections of its time. The sale consisted mostly of late 17th and 18th century English furniture...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
A George III Longcase clock by Jonathan Storr of York.
The mahogany case with long door featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decorati...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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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