Decorative Objects
20th Century Decorative Objects
Shell
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Ceramic, Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Bronze
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
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Wicker, Wood
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Metal, Chrome
1920s French Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cement
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Metal, Chrome
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
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Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Decorative Objects
Metal
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Composition
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
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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