Decorative Objects
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Gold
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-18th Century German Biedermeier Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass, Sterling Silver
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
17th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Wrought Iron
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine, Paint
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Decorative Objects
Shell, Hardwood, Nutwood, Olive
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Malachite
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Shell, Organic Material
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Copper
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
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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