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Decorative Art For Sale
Large Abstract Fish Enameled Wall Plaque in the Style of Gio Ponti & De Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking mid-century enameled wall plaque showcases a bold geometric fish motif, reminiscent of the artistic influence of Gio Ponti. Featuring vibrant hues of red, turquoise, an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
19th Century English Blue and White Wild Rose Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th century English blue and white "Wild Rose" plate.
The plate are decorated with wild roses on the border, the central pattern is a rural landscape, bridge and river.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Carved and Parcel Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressive large scale Italian carved and parcel gilt octagonal panels. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's transitional designs! 60"D
Category
Early 2000s Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Rustic French Resin Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic French style resin (faux terra cotta) bleached round wall plaque medallions with game and trophy motifs and a bow-knot top (PRICED AS ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France.
From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick
The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated.
Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907.
Holdin’s Mannkins
Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903
Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin
This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage.
Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903.
Holden’s Manikins
Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907
Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin
22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper, Linen
Large Majolica Morning Glory Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica morning glory plate wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Armin Birkel "Blue City" Original Signed Lithograph with Metallic Embellishments
By Armin Birkel
Located in Miami, FL
Intrigue yourself with the captivating Parisian streetscape depicted in this original color lithograph by Armin Birkel, titled "Blue City". Hand-signed by the artist, this piece tran...
Category
20th Century Australian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Foil
Beautiful Collectible Plates Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful decorative plates designed by renowned Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal.
Germany. 1970s.
Porcelain plates from the end of the 20th century based on the fair...
Category
1970s German Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Artefacto Serpiente 2 Wall Decoration by Lørdag & Søndag
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto Serpiente 2 Wall Decoration by Lørdag & Søndag
Dimensions: D 30 x W 110 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Wicker.
Lørdag & Søndag is a design studio founded in 2011 by Salvador Compañ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wicker
Original Vintage Print of An English Country Garden After Beatrice Parsons
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Beatrice Parsons
Tipped in plate. On card
Lithograph.
Published C.1920
The measurement given is the card size not the actual printed image.
Category
1910s British Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
MARILYN 1963 French Grande Film Movie Poster, BORIS GRINSSON
Located in Bath, Somerset
Marilyn, the documentary narrated by Rock Hudson and created as a cinematic eulogy to Monroe who died the year before, traces Monroe’s early studio beginnings from inA Ticket to Toma...
Category
20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Relief, “Ballerinas”. Modeled alabaster. 20th century, after CANOVA
Located in Madrid, ES
Relief, “Ballerinas”. Modeled alabaster. 20th century, following the CANOVA model, Antonio
Relief made of modeled alabaster with polychrome, enhanced with a somewhat modern frame th...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton
By Sexton
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's wall plaques made of colorfully enameled cast metal in form of stylized wine bottles. Various configurations possible as some are singles while others are doubles and triples...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Silhouette Round Wall Light, 1950s Vintage
Located in Antwerp, BE
A really romantic three dimensional glass painting with 2 children at a wooden fence. 1950’s convex silhouette glass art wall decoration, wall light . Is this Art or is this Kitch? Y...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Antique Print of A Grey Horse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a grey horse
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color.
...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment 19th century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Framed...
Category
19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
1.7x6.3 Ft Floral Suzani Table Runner, Embroidered Wall Hanging, Blue Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
2010s Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3" diameter.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large Antique Presentation Tray, Persian, Engraved Copper, Charger, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a remarkable early Victorian period wall charger, showcasing exquisite Persian craftsmanship, circa 1850. This large antique decorative presentation tray boasts intricate eng...
Category
1850s Persian Early Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1930
By Edmund Dulac
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac
Tipped in plate onto paper
Lithograph.
Published C.1930
The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image.
Free ship...
Category
1930s British Moorish Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Cairo, Egypt. Dated 1809
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Cairo
Fine copper-plate engraving
Published by Sherwood & Co.
Dated 1809
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Early 1800s English Moorish Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian Grotto Style Framed Seashell Arrangement or Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique Italian bisected seashell arrangement ambitiously composed in a floral motif. Presented under a convex lens in a distressed ceramic round frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Art
Materials
Shell, Hardwood
Pair of Black Forest Style Wall Plaques Circa 1880
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of Black Forest style wall plaques C.1880’s. Each plaque displays beautifully detailed wood carvings, first photo consists of a fish carving and the other plaque consists of a b...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Black Forest Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Mahogany Wood Shelf with Twisted Column
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French mahogany wood shelf with twisted column.
Category
1880s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Pair French 18th-19th Century Chinoiserie Circle of Jean B. Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 18th-19th century whimsical rococo style chinoiserie oil on canvas, circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. (French, 1728-1808). One oil painting depicting an outdoor patio scene of a standing young mother, holding a fan, with her three young children playing with a horse-toy, a parrot and a cat, all surrounded by flowers, plants, trees, planters and flanked by a dragon fountain...
Category
Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Painting of Jesus & Mary Framed with Amber
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian "Mary with Jesus" painting and framed with amber. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts Mary sitting with another young child and looking lovingly ...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fela Kuti New York 1986 (announcement)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1980's Fela Kuti announcement:
Original Fela Kuti announcement published on the occasion of his November 6th 1986 show at Madison Square Garden's The Felt Forum. A rare must ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Majolica Leaves Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica leaves plate signed Sarreguemines.
8 plates are available.
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th C. Oil on Panel, Portrait of a Lady with Lace Collar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned. Ca. mid-19th c. portrait of a lovely seated lady wearing a black dress with a fine broad lace collar, a sign of her high status in socie...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Stainless Steel Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
Dimensions: D 6 x W 40 x H 60 cm.
Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Polished.
Available ...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Antique Print of Snakes, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of snakes.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Bordeaux Casablanca 1951 Cie Gle Transatlantique Travel Poster, Edouard Collin
Located in Bath, Somerset
Bordeaux Casablanca 1951 Cie Gle Transatlantiques French Line Travel poster, designed by Edouardl Colin. A lovely design with wonderful bright colours!
Founde...
Category
20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Large Size, White Textile Artwork Wall Piece, Made of handspun handwoven Wool
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handspun and handwoven wool, oil paint
- 2022
- Unique piece
- Framing by Laetitia Verchere
- Edition of 10.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 in // 100 x 100 cm.
Category
2010s Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Still Life Fruits Oil on Canvas English Oil Painting Giltwood Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of birds of prey
Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown.
Original color.
Unframed
The measurement given below is for one print.
Category
1830s Scottish Folk Art Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Jean Lurcat Hand Painted Ceramic Glazed Wall Plate, Owl "Chouette" Circa 1950's
By Jean Lurçat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful owl or chouette Vintage Jean Lurcat hand painted enamel glazed fired ceramic wall plaque or plate. A limited edition, 4/100 hand inscribed Saint Vicens
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Star Wars 1977 Rolled UK Quad Style C Pre-Oscar Film Poster, Tom Chantrell
Located in Bath, Somerset
The non-Oscar version of the UK Quad Style C film poster - a key item for any serious Star Wars collector. This one is in incredible, very rare rolled condition. Superb colours. Hone...
Category
20th Century British Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
French Majolica Oyster Plate Bavent, circa 1920
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster plate signed TN Bavent, circa 1920.
Vibrant emerauld green colors.
Diameter / 10.5 inches.
Rustic style.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O2', AURUM Collection, Classic Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O2" contemporary mirror by Zieta
Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate.
Collection: AURUM (2021)
Material: Polished stainless steel
Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold
Size: 150cm
Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technology FIDU. With the same principle Zieta Prozessdesign conceived mirror collections made of stainless steel called “Tafla”, “Rondo” and “Rondel”. Two laser-cut metal sheets are first welded together before air is injected between them until they separate from each other forming a three-dimensional object.
The 'Tafla O' collection has a glossy steel finish inspired by drops of water. Its shape makes the mirror modern and contemporary. The 'AURUM' collection presents Tafla O mirrors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA . The period followed Renaissance and preceded Rococo and Neoclassical styles. The movement exuberant...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Silk, Paint
Antique Bird Print of the Whinchat by Naumann, circa 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Pratincola Rubetra & Rubicola - Braunkehliger & Schwarzkehliger Wiesenschmätzer'. Chromolithograph of the Whinchat. This print originates from J.A. Naumann...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall Bouquet De Fleurs Lithograph, Framed
Located in Manhasset, NY
After Marc Chagall "Bouquet De Fleurs" Lithograph in an elegant gilt gold frame underglass, 1970s.
Unframed:
Height: 28 in.
Width: 23.24 in.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
French Majolica Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica daisy plate Orchies unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820
Edo Period (1603-1868)
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 15” (with beard)
Length: 8” (without beard)
Height: 4”
Width: 5.5”
ABOUT
A Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man refers to a traditional theatrical or ceremonial mask crafted during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Here's a breakdown of what this object typically represents and why it's significant:
The term "Ko-jo" (or Kojo) roughly translates to "old man" or "aged person" in Japanese. A Ko-jo mask often portrays the face of an elderly man, typically with exaggerated age features: deep wrinkles, sagging skin, a long nose, bushy eyebrows, and sometimes a beard. These masks are usually used in Noh, Kyogen, or folk performances, and occasionally in Shinto rituals.
In Noh theater, masks are used to express character types, moods, and spiritual roles. The Ko-jo mask might represent a wise elder, a spirit of age and wisdom, or even a deity.
In Kyogen, which is the comedic counterpart to Noh, old-man masks are used more playfully, often satirizing elderly characters in lighthearted scenes.
The Ko-jo mask may also symbolize ancestral reverence or longevity, tying it to folk beliefs and ritual performances.
Edo period masks...
Category
1820s Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O5', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta
Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate.
Collection: AURUM (2021)
Material: Polished stainless steel
Finish: Lacquer - Light gold
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spanish Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Decorative Wall Panel with Foliage Motifs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Panel / Headboard in Walnut, Spain, 1940s
This architectural wall panel features beautifully handcarved foliage details thorough.
To be used as wall decoration or headboard.
Te...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Large Wooden Blue and White Louis XVI Style Trophy Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Carvings with a military, musical, hunting, or agricultural theme, known as trophies, became popular during the period of Louis XVI. This pair of large trophy panels have Neoclassica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Bird Print of the Barn Owl by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Strix Flammea'. The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl and one of the most widespread of all birds. It is also referred to as th...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Christ In The Sepulchre After Guercino . C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Guercino
Fine steel engraving
Published circa 1850
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
1850s English Renaissance Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Susanna of Eleutheropolis. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Susanna of Eleutheropolis
Illuminated Chromolithograph
Published circa 1880
Unframed.
Free shipping
The measurement is the paper size
Category
1880s English Gothic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
English Majolica Pink Geranium Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Pink Geranium Plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Margaret. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Margaret
Illuminated Chromolithograph
Published circa 1880
Unframed.
Foxing to the margin
Free shipping
The measurement is the paper size
Category
1880s English Gothic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1870.
Rare chocolate color.
7 plates available individually.
Category
1870s French Rustic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Cows"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "COWS" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 32 tiles
Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 47.2"W (60cm X 120cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portuga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
"CIRCUS TRAPEZ" US Advertising Poster, 1960s, GIANT 6 sheet, Linen backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
Superb and exceptionally rare giant 1960s American Circus advertising poster.
We simply adore the striking imagery of trapeze acrobats against a bold yellow background. A stunning poster with plenty of wow factor.
Originally folded (as issued) this poster has been professionally linen-backed with touch-up to the fold-lines. It is sized a whopping 82 x 82 inches (86 x 86 inches including the linen-backing) and will be sent rolled (unframed).
Year 1960s
Poster Type US 6 Sheet...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Rare 19th Century French Majolica Artichoke & Asparagus Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century French Majolica Artichoke & Asparagus Plate.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Art
Antique, new and vintage decorative art is crucial to personalizing your interior.
Bringing art into your home will help you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, whether you are expecting to regularly host guests for cocktails in your living room or you are inclined to soak up some “me time” on weekends by curling up with a book in your library. After all, a room isn’t quite complete until you hang some art on the walls.
Choosing a piece of art for your interior is a matter of finding something that resonates with you. You should also consider what will work with your current decor. Keep in mind that a wide range of objects counts as decorative art — antique and vintage prints, paintings, wall-mounted sculptures and more. There is so much to choose from! And art can feel as deeply personal with the vintage posters that promoted your favorite classic films as it can with framed photographs of your loved ones.
Decorative art can set the mood for a room and will typically make for great conversation. When you find wall decor and decorations that speak to you, why not introduce them into your space? It will give you and your guests the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the art every time you see it. You can play with different styles, eras and colors. Mix and match pieces to integrate a refreshing pop of color or create a theme by dedicating a room to a color palette or certain time period. A great way to tie your layout together is to choose wall art that complements your decor and color scheme.
Folk art is an interesting category for its wide range of works across various media and the array of textures it can offer. Paper art is another versatile option because it will be easy to find a home for portraits, collages, drawings and other works in your space. With decorative paper art, you can also get creative with how you arrange your wall art. There are plenty of options that include hanging the works salon-style.
On 1stDibs, find a constantly growing collection of antique and vintage decorative art today.
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