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Mid-Century Modernist Balustrade Form Hand-Blown Blue Glass Vase by Oiva Toikka
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Balustrade Form Hand-Blown Blue Glass Vase is by Oiva Toikka
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Robert Fournier British Studio Art Pottery Modernist Stoneware Vase Vessel Big
By Bernard Leach
Located in San Diego, CA
Great studio art pottery vase/vessel by well known British artist, Robert Fournier. The vase has a wonderful design and form. Signed by the artist mark "RF" on the bottom edge. In ve...
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Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Abstract Modernist Faceted Tall Red Berry Color Murano Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright berry red color curvy tall Murano glass vase. With a wide base, cinched top, and sprawling scalloped finger-like lip, this vessel is a true statement piece. The base is roun...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Oblong Danish Modernist Pottery Dish by Astrid Tjalk for Kähler, 1950s
By Astrid Tjalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spectacular Unika dish decorated by Astrid Tjalk and manufactured by HAK - Kähler during the 1950s. It still has its original sticker to the backside as well as the initials of the d...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Large Modernist Abstract Kinetic Metal Hanging Sculpture
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 60" x 60" Modernist Abstract kinetic metal hanging sculpture. Attributed to Yaacov Agam
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, a Pair of Modernist Hand Painted Vases
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand / Rørstrand. A pair of modernist hand painted "Torro" vases
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist White Orange and Blue Porcelain German Bottle Vase by K.P.M.
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Modernist movement. K.P.M. is a renowned German porcelain manufacturer with a long history of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Anodized Brass Lotus Candlesticks, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A duo of anodized brass candlesticks, each featuring a round base, stem and a lotus flower that contains a regular size candle. Manufactured in the USA during the 1960s. The cand...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Shell Form Bowl in Lemon Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This lovely hued and elegantly achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Shell Form
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

3 Italian Modernist Franco Bucci Stacking Pottery Bowls for Laboratorio Pesaro
By Laboratorio Pesaro, Franco Bucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three stacking pottery bowls. Designed by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro. Retailed by Nieman Marcus. Turquoise, yellow, and pink on grey. Bowl diameters: circa 9...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Banded Citrine w/ Amber Ring Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Banded Citrine W
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Vicke Lindstrand Colora series for Kosta, Modernist Lapis and Cobalt Blue Vase
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Frome, GB
This sleek work of Scandinavian Modern art glass is by Vicke Lindstrand (b. 1904 - d. 1983). Lindstrand is considered one of the most influential 20th-century glass artists and a gla...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Norwegian Potter Erik Ploen Rare Snowflake Bowl Mid-Century Modernist
By Erik Plöen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand built stoneware bowl or ashtray with white and blue speckled and dappled glazes, signed and dated, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Modernist MCM Black Barro Negro Vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist MCM black barro negro pottery vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set featuring an adjustable pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy, circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Glass Candlesticks with 24-Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
inspired form, yet modernist palate and aesthetic sensibility, these candlesticks are as versatile as they
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold

20th century modernist grey stoneware ceramic vase by Armand Bedu La Borne 1940
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Armand Bedu Realised circa 1940 in La Borne Modernist 20th century stoneware ceramic vase by
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Kinetic Chrome Granite Sculpture Circa 1970 s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic stainless on granite sculpture circa 1970's very unique and beautiful.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Hermes Paris 1970 Modernist Purse Pencil In 18Kt Gold And .925 Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1970. It was crafted with slim modernist geometric patterns in
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
stylish clock and slim line, ideal if you like the modernist /minimal look. We've had this clock fully
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Eugene Lion modernist art deco 1930 dark blue ceramic vase 27 cm pottery
By Eugène Lion
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion Art deco and modernist ceramic vase Dark blue ceramic glazes colors Original perfect
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Pewter Bottle Sculpture by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Stockholm, SE
a standout decorative object—ideal for collectors of Nordic modernism and mid-century artistry
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Jars

Materials

Pewter

Early Modernist Glass Vase by Sven X:et Erixson for Kosta, Sweden, 1930s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Sven Erixson 2
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare and striking glass vase designed by celebrated Swedish modernist painter/sculptor Sven X:et
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German Vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Hand Wrought Modernist Candle Stick Holders Marked J. Swoboda Austria
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of asymmetrical table top wrought steel candle holders. Hand wrought sculptural steel bases support steel cups for candles. Ball feet cap each end. Both retain original water de...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Modernist Fat Lava Purple Black White Ceramic Square Vase by Marei Keramik
By Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
combination of purple, blue/black, and white. These colors were often used in Modernist design to create bold
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Lucite Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modernist Model 2RA007 table alarm clock made by Bulova in Japan. A transparent Lucite body holds
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Modernist Vintage 1970s Sculptural Brutalist Steel Vases, Germany 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist metal steel vases set of 2 Origin: Germany Material: steel metal plastic Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase ...
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modernist Nordisk Malm Danish Bronze Zodiac Bowl Dish Keep All Vide Poche 1940s
By Nordisk Malm
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stylish and substantial vintage Danish bronze bowl showcases intricately relief-moulded Zodiac motifs encircling its rim, adding a touch of celestial elegance. The bowl features...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Modernist 1970s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: 1970s Original 1970s set of 3 sculptural op art objects designed by Peter Müller and made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Swedish Modernist Pair of Etched Glass Vases
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of clear glass vases with etching of bamboo sprigs created by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Vases measure 7" by 5.5" and 12" by 7.5" and are signed Lindstrand, Kosta, LG, 104. I...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Stoneware Dish with Green Glaze by Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wide poche dish by E. ST. N for Saxbo, Denmark. Delicate light-green harefur glaze and incised modernistic center-motif'. Measurements: D 26.5 cm (10.35 inches), H 5 cm (2 inches). C...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Onyx Stone Modernist Lidded Jar, Italy, 1980 s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onyx Stone Modernist Lidded Jar, Italy, 1980's.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Stone, Onyx

1990s by Egidio Costantini for De Majo modernist murano blown glass bottle
By De Majo, Egidio Costantini
Located in Brescia, IT
Blue blown glass bottle Perfect condiction MEASURES: H 32 cm diam 18.5 cm
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1970 s Charles Taylor Large Modernist Kinetic Sculpture
By Charles Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 1970's modernist large Kinetic aluminum sculpture designed by Charles Taylor Model #450 in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Manta Ray Art Glass Bowl by Paul Kedelv for Flygfors, 1955
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Art Glass bowl in shape of a Manta Ray - Designed in 1955 by glassmaker Paul Kedelv - Manufactured by Flygfors in Sweden - The bowl is signed Kedelv to the base and inscribed F...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Lucite and Chrome Candlesticks in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 1970s Lucite and chrome candlesticks. Form and design are great. In the tall candlestick is 11.75" tall. in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Smaller candlestick is 9...
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Vintage 1970s Candlesticks

Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design
By Huffy Corp.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design.. Amazing design,, All original,, Nice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

2011 Alma Allen Modernist Footed Solid Bronze Bowl Sculpture #21 of 250 7 1/2" W
By Alma Allen
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful solid bronze modernist footed bowl by artist Alma Allen. This bowl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Modernist 1970s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: original 1970s set of 2 sculptural op art objects designed by Peter Müller and made by Sgrafo
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and very unique letter opener. Silver plate or Pewter, however it's the design that makes the piece so great. A compliment to any desk, or work station, in a residence ...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

Set of 3 Modernist 1960s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 3 op art vases Origin: Germany Produder: Sgrafo Modern Design: Peter Müler Material: porcelain Age: 1960s Descript...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, Circa 1935
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous 1930's modernist clock originating from England by Smiths
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen. Modernist jar in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm Modernist jar in stoneware. Motif of a leaping hare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 2 Modernist 1960s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 op art vases Origin: Germany Produder: Sgrafo Modern Design: Peter Müler Material: Porcelain Age: 1960s Orig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Purple Modernist Glass Vase by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Laso Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Nanny Still
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This purple glass vase was designed by Nanny Still and manufactured by Riihimäen Laso Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Mint condition. Signed to the bottom.
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Rare and stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist clock by French makers "DEP ". A eight day movement with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture HERON, Germany, 1960s
By Gilde Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Modernist 60s HERON BIRD wall sculpture made in Germany. Vintage 60s brass metal wall sculpture
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture Bonsai, Germany, 1960s
By Gilde Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Modernist 60s BONSAI wall sculpture made in Germany. Vintage 60s brass metal wall sculpture. A
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Modernist Staved Walnut Square Wall Clock with Date Window
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern square wall clock in staved walnut with modernist white plastic and brass hour
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this high end, extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock. A superb movement is house inside the case and is in excellent working con...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modernist Table / Desk Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simple and elegant design with brass detailing. Designed and manufactured by Junghans during the 1970s. The Quartz movement is operated by a single AA battery. The cabinet/body is ma...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Modernist Walnut Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist solid walnut vase, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition, has wonderful lines and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Walnut Vase
Modernist Walnut Vase
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Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
By Brian Leslie Fuller 1
Located in Bath, GB
A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller. Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Urn Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
This boldly scaled and unique Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown smoked Murano glass urn centerpiece
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Gray Lucite Kinetic Celestial Orbit Sculpture Astrolabe, circa 1970
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rotating astrolabe is a gorgeous kinetic sculpture. The rare celestial orbit piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The six circles are made of Acrylic Lucite in a smok...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

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Modernist Decorative Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modernist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modernist decorative objects — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 2617 antique and vintage modernist decorative objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Modernist decorative objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modernist decorative objects bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modernist decorative objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Curtis Jere and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modernist Decorative Objects?

Prices for modernist decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modernist decorative objects begin at $35 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,112.

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 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.