Decorative Objects
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cast Stone, Zinc
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Fir
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Birch
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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