Metal Canisters
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Metal
Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Decorative Boxes
Metal
2010s Danish Decorative Bowls
Marble
20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Urns
Tin
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Aluminum, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Jars
Metal
2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Brass, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 1770s Chinese Qing Tea Caddies
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone, Padouk, Sandalwood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Antique 1840s English Industrial and Work Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Sconces
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wine Coolers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Turkish Abstract Sculptures
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Bowls
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jars
Metal
20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Metal
Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Gold, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Persian Decorative Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1960s Persian Decorative Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Metal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Jars
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century Bottles
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Jars
Metal
20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Baskets
Metal
20th Century French Jars
Enamel, Metal
Vintage 1980s Georgian Tea Caddies
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Serving Pieces
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Tea Caddies
Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Jars
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Tôle
Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Tôle
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Enamel, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Tin
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Copper
Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Earthenware
Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Tea Caddies
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Baskets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Jars
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jars
Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tea Caddies
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Jars
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Tea Caddies
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Metal, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Bottles
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Table Lamps
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Jars
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Urns
Metal, Brass, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Onyx
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Tôle
20th Century Chinese Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Boxes
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Tea Caddies
Metal
Antique 1770s English George III Tea Caddies
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddies
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Amboyna, Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Chinoiserie Urns
Tôle
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
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 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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