Decorative Objects
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Cedar
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Other
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Composition
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Wood
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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