Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Steel
19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Gold
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1850s English Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1870s German Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
1790s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Régence Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
16th Century Chinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Ironstone
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Other
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Straw
15th Century and Earlier Chilean Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
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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