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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Baroque
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candleholders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individu...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Yellow Lacca Povera Angel Box
Located in New York, NY
Yellow lacca povera angel box. Late 17th century chest with early 19th century lacca povera decalcomania decorations with angels, birds, lions, flowers, and trees; with original hard...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

No.000414 Handcrafted Organic Modern Textured White Ceramic Vessel- Lost Quarry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handcrafted ceramic vessel by Doris Josovitz, from Lost Quarry, is a beautiful expression of timeless artistry, designed to bring warmth and elegance to your space. Sculpted wit...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
An antique 18th century Walnut Figural Statue of Saint Peter on a plinth Anonymous Northern Europe, probably Belgium; first-half of the 18th century Walnut Approximate size: 17 (h) x 4.25 (w) x 4.25 (d) in. The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled home, was likely realized for a church side chapel or choir stall niche. The serious look of the saint’s face...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
An unusual and streamlined burl wood trinket box, circa 1990s. The box has a movable lid and is in great vintage condition. Incredibly beautiful pi...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

Midcentury Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Brutalist Figural Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A mid-1960s Lee Rosen for Design-Technics brutalist, figural stoneware sculpture. The sculpture is fully signed "LEE" with the DT cipher. The work features two figures, one of which ...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Hand-Carved Onyx Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved Onyx Bowls. Uniquely shaped! Only a few items in stock! Custom Sized (larger or smaller) bowls are available upon request. Lead time on made to order will be 3-4 months
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Set of "Mushroom" Murano Glass Sculptures by Cenedese, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Outstanding set of three "mushroom" sculptures manufactured by Cenedese. Heavy transparent Murano glass pieces with pure biomorphic shape. Size refers to the taller piece.
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1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Milo Wood Bowl, Hawaiian Hand Turned Wood Vessel by Joseph Mathieu
Located in Soquel, CA
One-of-a-kind hand turned wood bowl, hand made from Hawaiian milo wood, by Big Island wood craftsman Joseph Mathieu (American, b.20th Century). M...
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Late 20th Century Hawaiian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Beyond the Horizon III, pink & amber handblown glass sculpture by Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Beyond the Horizon III' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson. In the artist's own words: "Beyond the Horizon, where the known and...
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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Abalone Seashell and Lucite Serving or Vide-Poche Tray
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Lucite, Shell

Massive Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
Massive natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Monumental Baroque Frame, Sweden, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
A magnificent Baroque gilded stucco frame from Sweden, crafted around 1750. The frame features central cartouches with notable heraldry: at the top, Sweden's "Tre Kronor" (Three Crow...
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1750s Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco

Mid-20 C. Modern Glazed Ceramic Organic Design Bowl by French Brand Hermès Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20 century Modern glazed ceramic sinuous organic design bowl by french luxury brand Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: ceramic, paint, enamel Technique: pressed, molded, painted, hand-painted, glazed, enameled Dimensions: 9 in x 8 in x 3 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Scandinavian Modern Place of origin: France This sinuous organic bowl exemplifies Hermès' mid-20th century embrace of biomorphic Modernism. Molded from colored clay in warm earth tones of orange and brown, its sensuous curves evoke flowing, organic forms and the purity of line reflects Scandinavian inspiration. The marks under the base confirm the bowl's creation by the renowned luxury brand and its french origin. Hermès captured...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 21 Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm Materials: Metal, plastic, acrylic, wood, silicone. Chess set “Another Kingdom: Light ...
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Baroque Style Painted and Gilt Decorated 4 Light Wall Sconces
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of baroque style painted and gilt metal 4 branch wall sconces. With foliate carved gilt wood tops, carved gilt decorated and painted bases with 2 levels of 2 gilt metal candle h...
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1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully handmade with curved scrolling iron structure, decorated with  elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and bobeches.. Good age related condition, the six arms have the same shape and structure but slightly different sizes, with minor losses, missing giltwood balls in four of item. The gilding of the arms is in good condition, excellent feature in case of their use as sconces, overturning the irons compared to their original use. Some small lacks in the leaves of the crowns of the bobeches, as visible in the picture details. Northern Italy, 1700. Originally these Italian artworks were arms that, fixed in a ring placed on the wall, were used to hold the chains of votive lamps...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Very Large Red Coral Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very large natural specimen of red pipe coral. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great large size ...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Verve, pink/yellow blown glass installation by Louis Thompson & Pratibha Mistry
Located in London, GB
'Verve' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 10 individual elements) created in collaboration by the artists, Louis Thompson and Pratibha Mistry. Accomplished glass artist ...
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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Polished Free-Forming Black Obsidian Point with Natural Forming Indentions
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished black obsidian point with natural forming indentions. The point was cut and polished to completion, but parts of this piece are left in its organic form to resemble a natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large gilded Baroque frame made of carved wood with stucco applications, partially polychrome-painted. Inner dimensions: 116 x 78 cm The tall, rectangular frame is crowned by a lar...
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Spore Bowl by Lewis Trimble
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking large nerikomi stoneware bowl titled ‘Spore,’ crafted in 2022 by artist Lewis Trimble. This exceptional piece is created through the meticulous and time-intensive nerikomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Organic Modern Salt Glaze Ikebana Vase, Greene Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Organic modern ikebana vase was hand thrown in footed bowl shape. It is decorated with salt glaze in grey and brown palette. The rim is accentuated with an asymmetrical detail that ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Signed Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Creative abstract ceramic sculpture with many layers, hollow core, polished glaze. Stamped M$.
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20th Century North American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Reliquary
Located in Port Jervis, NY
18th century reliquary from northern Italy. Giltwood, polychromed and looks to be hand carved from one piece of wood. Mortised thru the base. A reliquary was used to house a religio...
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Spanish 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden ornament depicting two angel holding a laurel wreath. Unique period piece . Spain, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in 1990s baroque style
Located in Cantù, IT
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in baroque style 1990s New
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pascha, a pink & green flower inspired glass sculpture by Michèle Oberdieck
Located in London, GB
'Pascha' is a unique glass artwork by the Canadian artist, Michèle Oberdieck. Oberdieck's aim is to question the effects of climate change, cross-pollination and human intervention,...
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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

18th Century French Polychrome Painted Saint
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...
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Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

OLIVIA 6" Round Handcrafted Brass and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
OLIVIA 6" round handcrafted valet tray bowl has a smooth blackened bronzed steel outside with an organic hand hammered brass top. Each handcrafted piece is made to order, resulting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Biomorphic Standing Floor Lamp N.5, Studio Chora, Grey Stucco Plaster, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
N.005 Floor Lamp from the Biomorphic Series by Studio Chora is inspired by the nature of human experience. This is a second-generation light sculpture that is hand crafted from a com...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

"Splash" 01 Functional Sculpture, Mirror, Alexey Krupinin, 2024
Located in Topanga, CA
The "Splash" mirror series features a one-of-a-kind design, inspired by the free-flowing movements of fluid. This unique technique involves the creation of the mirror by free-pouring...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Foam

Early Baroque Altar Candlesticks, Florence, dated 1627
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large altar candlesticks made of carved wood, partly with a gold patina and partly with a porphyry look, on a trefoil base with lion's paws and rocaille decoration. There a...
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1620s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception, Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size this sculpture is an excellent, museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often hired by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. We see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

XXI Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style 7 lights Candelabra
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stunning candlestick in solid 800 silver made with the fusion technique. The round base, finely engraved and chiseled with beaded and wave motifs, has a diameter of 17.5 cm (6.9 in.)...
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Mahogany Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Impressive minimalist sculpture hand carved from a single piece of reclaimed mahogany wood. We added a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain. Set on a modern black metal sta...
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2010s Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Small Golden Baroque Frames Wood Classic Painting 21x27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 small golden pine frames, completely in antique style, decorated with flowers and patterns, circa mid 20th century. Nice small size of frame, nice as a mirror, photo frame,...
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th C. Italian Giltwood Candlestick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 19th century Italian altar stick is a finely carved example of Baroque-inspired ecclesiastical art, rendered in richly gilded wood. Standing on a tripartite base with e...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Handcast Bronze Miniature Velvet Crab Animal Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa
Located in London, GB
Polished bronze hand cast miniature Nécora velvet crab sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebra...
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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
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1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Beyond the Horizon IV, brown & amber handblown glass sculpture by Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Beyond the Horizon IV' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson. In the artist's own words: "Beyond the Horizon, where the known and ...
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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Bronze Swan Neck Vase by Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze swan neck vase by Rick Owens. 2007. Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 71 cm. Materials: bronze. Weight: 4.5 kg. Available in black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Footed Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl Vessel II
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use as a planter for orchids or other succulents on your table. This exquisite piece is handcraf...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands. The pieces are wonderful for flanking a fireplace, console table or separated and as decorative stand-alone pieces. The stands can al...
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20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century A charming pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks in a beautifully rich brass. Typical Late Baroque ornamentation ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Odyssee de la Mer. A large 19th century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Vase, Evase by Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze vase - Evase by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm Materials: Bronze, black patina Weight: 4.2 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furn...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft or Samadet Green Faience Barber's Bowl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite 18th-century Dutch Delft or Samadet faience barber's bowl showcases a classic lobed shape with a notched rim, traditionally designed for shaving use. The piece is hand-painted in vibrant green with a central floral motif surrounded by delicate foliate designs, accentuated by a decorative border along the scalloped edge. The tin-glazed ceramic surface exhibits the characteristic craquelure and slight imperfections typical of early Delftware. Originally used in barbershops for lathering and rinsing during shaves, this historical faience bowl is now a highly collectible decorative object, perfect for display in a Delftware collection or as a charming accent in a period interior. A remarkable example of Dutch craftsmanship, this piece captures the elegance and functionality of antique Delftware.
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar. Of typical vasiform shape with medium and deep blue Chinoiserie landscape decoration, dot border to the top rim, and swag...
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

Doezema Bud Vase, American Studio Art Pottery, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage art pottery bud vase features Organic Modern decor in pink, plum, and brown glaze on soft pale pink background. The porcelain or ceramic vase is hand-sculpted in coi...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Fukui Stacking Satin Rose Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Fukui Stacking Satin Rose Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg Unique Piece. Handmade In Europe. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 26 cm. Materials: Handblown glass and wood. Available in different color op...
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2010s German Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Natural Red and White Coral Mounted on 18th Century Wood Pedestal
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural white and red coral branches mounted on 18th century wood fragment and square lucite base.
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Large Vintage Steer Horns Mounted on Lucite Bases, A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Steer Horns Mounted on Lucite Bases, A Pair Offered for sale is a tall pair of polished steer horns which are mounted on thick Luci...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn, Lucite

1930s Midcentury Baroque Large Italy Capodimonte Porcelain Pitcher
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A modern Italian Capodimonte porcelain jug from the midcentury, 1930s, with handle decorated in baroque forms. The pitcher features a col...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Figurative Knob in Bronze 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze Bust Of 1600s, cast depicting a young boy with curly hair and a gathered robe over his neck ending in an oval section with beaded border. This antique bronze knob of Italian ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

48" x 30" Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture in White and Blush W/ Fringe Detail
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Four panel wall sculpture that measures 48"x30". Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware. Pictured with cotton and tencel fringe detailing in white, tan, rust, and blu...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

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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