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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Prehistoric
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Bouzzeb À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
The mantel clock, made of ormol (gilded bronze), shows the beautiful figure of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, accompanied by various emblems. Diana is sitting on the circular ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French
By Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by the illustrious maker Charles Hour, circa 1890. It is of the beautifully restrained Empire design in a sumptuous green variegated specimen...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case in the form of a lyre, with an Apollo mask cresting, on a white marble stepped bas...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Empire Gilt-Bronze Clock Depicting Diana the Huntress. French, c 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Empire Period gilt bronze clock depicting Diana the huntress. The dial signed 'Thomas a Paris'. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet hands, the case sur...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century French Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th-century French candle sconces are a stunning example of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring beautiful gold twelve-point star backplates and patinated bron...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Cool and unusual composition between gilded and dark patin...
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A beautiful pair of small Empire candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of small Empire candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bras en l'air, or "arms in the air," French mantel clock demonstrates the neoclassical luxury of the Second Empire style. The focal point of the clock is a large doré bronze mai...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...
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Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze with dark patinated column. French Empire during the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Empire Style Swan Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French Empire style bronze or brass candle wall sconces with swan and serpent motif. Expertly executed with fine detailing throughout. Not electrified uses candles only.
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1960s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.
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Early 20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions. Item feature bulbous open planter form, paw feet, lion heads, very unique item. Circa Early 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Indus Valley Terracotta Bowl With Concentric Decoration Ca. 3000-2500 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ca. 3000-2500 BC A terracotta bowl from the Indus Valley in a substantial size and flaring, deep body resting upon a low ring base. While the exterior surface remains impeccably smo...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Indus Valley Terracotta Bowl With Concentric Decoration Ca. 3000-2500 Bc
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ca. 3000-2500 BC. A fine terracotta bowl from Indus Valley, featuring a flaring body leading to a wide mouth. The bowl sits on a subtle ring foot. The interior is embellished with a ...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box with Glass early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. Cast glass vessels are intact at their original place. Candy sugar bowl along with...
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Antique Large Silver Frame by Russian Manufactory Grachev early 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Simple and strict shape large photo/picture frame of medium. Presumably the frame was made by Factory of the Grachev brothers (see marks “Br. Grachev”) at the beginning of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Bronze Sphinx Sienna Marble Base Grand Tour 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A French Empire finely cast bronze model of recumbent sphinx on a sienna marble base, circa 1840. The bronze with the warm golden patina of age is in good condition with minor chip...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze

19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Soldier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Statue of Soldier. Continental gilt bronze figure of a Classical soldier, late 19th century, with sword extended, resting on a gilded octagonal m...
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1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grand Parquet Regulator Clock in Empire Style Mahogany -1X55
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your home decor with this impressive and museum-worthy parquet regulator clock in the Empire style, crafted from luxurious mahogany wood. Dating back to around 1880, this stu...
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1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze & cut crystal round centerpiece bowl raised on paw feet
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of French Empire Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of French Empire gilt and dark patinated bronze candlesticks from the 1820s. Decorated with flower baskets and bunches of grapes and a dark patinated column. Wear ...
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Bronze

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted. Practical size sculpture of imperator Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare a...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Set of Two Empire Giltwood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of giltwood Torcheres hand carved in Sicily in 1820, they are in original conditions, with consistent signs of use and age visible on the pics. The candlesticks were decorativ...
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Early 19th Century Sicilian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts (CW5595). The quality is superb, chasing is 10 on 10. France, circa 1870. Dimensions: Height 15 1/2", the base i...
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1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire style Bronze and Bronze Dore Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Spectacular Pair of French Empire style Bronze & Bronze Dore 12 light Figural Candelabra, late 19th Century, each depicting a standing winged Victory with outstreached ...
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1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair, French Empire Gilt Bronze Crane Motif Candlesticks Circa 1815
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1815. This exquisite pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, crafted circa 1815, embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Each candlestick feat...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Open letters by C. villain
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif Excellent condition signed on the side FRENCH, 1853-1910 Jean Garnier was born in Mou...
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1910s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Early 19thC French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique early 19th century gilt bronze French Neoclassical Empire period candlesticks, circa 1820. The candlesticks having removable sconces and globular capitals...
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant biscuit watch with an allegory of pure love. The spring-loaded watch features an enamelled dial with double Arabic and Roman numerals, and a crown set with zircons cut like d...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1950s French Empire-style brass two-candle sconces. Finely detailed throughout. Cast form features a flaming torch motif embellished with an acanthus wreath and rippling r...
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1950s British Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is one of a kind bronze letter opener from the period just after Napoleon's death. It is a testament to his popularity that even letter openers featured his face.
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Orologio a Vaso Francia Primo Quarto XIX Secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Orologio a vaso in bronzo dorato poggiante su un plinto ornato con motivi a foglie susseguenti poggiante su quattro piedini a sfera. Il corpo dalla caratteristica forma a vaso biansa...
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Style Bronze Travel Clock, late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire style bronze travel clock, late 19th century or early 20th century. Empire style bronze travel clock with double patina, late 19th or early 20th century, (movement to be revi...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of Empire style bronze ewers, late 19th or early 20th century. A pair of Empire style patinated bronze ewers with marble base, late 19th or early 20th century. H: ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian green onyx marble and gold gilt metal jewelry or decorative box, in the Empire style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Onyx is a combination of green hues finishe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Richly decorated in period design. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter Napoleon III style French silver and glass jug Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent quality cut crystal, could be baccarat The silver part ha...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Petrified Heart Shaped Vide Poche Jewelry Bowl Dish Ammonite Polished Fossils
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely heart shaped, finely carved and polished vide poche with a centered ammonite and other specimen.
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1990s German Prehistoric Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style. France, circa 1890. Width 15 1/2" Height 18" Depth 5 1/2"
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1890s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of classical elegance with our exquisite pair of Early 19th-century French Urns, masterpieces of craftsmanship and historical beauty. These antique cassolettes, c...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French Empire bronze models of recumbent Sphinxes on Verdi Antico marble bases. The bronze with the warm golden patina of age. The custom marble bases, stepped on one side ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Rectangular Leather Jewelry Box on small brass balls with diamond pattern.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
Located in London, GB
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo French, Late 19th Century Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant pair of hand carved and polished onyx tazzas in the Empire style with gilded bronze mounts.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Late 19th Century Mirrored Glass Brass Jewelry Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Mirrored Brass Jewelry Tray, Late 19th Century Charming French tray featuring an elaborate floral motif.. The attention to detail is apparent on this piece. The mirrored glas...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Brass

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this jewelry box is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry. The box, shaped in doré...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of candelabras made in Berlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabras with place for three candles, made in Berlin about 1810. Gilded and patinated bronze. Decorated with a standing griffin with a women's face, gilded decorations and lion f...
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Early 1800s Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Polychrome and gilded wood carving T...
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Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from yellow nephrite stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural si...
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20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2 These matching cherub wall sconces can hold small taper candles. The cherubs are mounted upon a recta...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, 20th century. Sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, could be a sculpture for a desk or a nice centerpiece, Empire style, ...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box. Period Second Empire. Patinated bronze with superb quality brass Egyptian & Greco-Roman motif mounts, raised on troupe feet. Mount...
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1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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.

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