Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1990s English Other Decorative Objects
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Glass
15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1990s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Clay, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Oak
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Greek Decorative Objects
Cast Stone
Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Resin
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Birch
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1690s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Pine
1940s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Early 1800s French Antique Decorative Objects
Shell
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
19th Century Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Coral
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1890s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s George III Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Ash
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Paper
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
2010s Czech Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Decorative Objects
Glass
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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