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Ercole Barovier, a rare Intarsio vase ca. 1963
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), a rare 'Intarsio' vase ca. 1963 produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Mare and Foal” by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
/2" W x 5 1/16" D A rather rare example of Isidore Bonheur's "Mare and Foal", the image perfectly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The scalloped and swirled base with drop hung over canopy surmounted with a flat cut container, issuing twin candle branches with slip over drip pans and back snake arms, the candela...
Category

Antique 18th Century English Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Rare Midcentury Teak and Mertal Candle Holder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Raymond Peynet for Rosenthal Studioline Rare Mid-Century Modern French Sculpture
By Raymond Peynet, Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Mid-Century porcelain sculpture designed by French artist / cartoonist Raymond Peynet (1908-1999) for German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal in circa 1958, as part of the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Rare Amethyst Geode Portal with AAA Crown Druzy Formation
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Geode Portal with a Rare Crown Formation of Sparkly Points – Statement Piece for Luxury
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Queens, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin
Category

Antique 19th Century French American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Irenee ROCHARD Rare and Large Doe and her Fawn Sculpture, 1920
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
sculpture is titled “Doe and Her Fawn” . Rare in this size and model. This elegant piece is a stunning
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, Spelter

Rare Gilt Bronze Candelabra, France 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rare and magnificent Louis XIV style candlestick, dating from the 18th century, in finely
Category

Antique 18th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Collector-Grade Pair of Rare Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Rare Blue Banded Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes – Natural Bookmatched Formation ▫️
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A rare early 19th C Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood jewellery casket
Located in Reepham, GB
A rare early 19th Century Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood & brass inlay travelling jewellery
Category

Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 268
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique rare Georg Jensen sterling silver small bowl #268, designed by Johan Rohde in 1917. A
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Peach Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pink Amethyst geode are 100% natural, formed through a rare geological process that gives the specimen
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 731
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A very rare Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl, design #731 by Johan Rohde (1856-1935) from 1930
Category

20th Century Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Large Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine root bowl from northern Sweden made during the first few years of the 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
George III style bracket clock signed "Thomas Rofs Hull," it's highly probable referring to the renowned Hull clockmaker Thomas Ross (or Thos Ross), who was active in Hull, UK, from ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fratelli Toso, rare footed vase ca. 1940
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Zurich, CH
Fratelli Toso, footed vase opaque and transparent glass with applied details executed by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy Good condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Bronze Walking Horse of Quadriga Herculaneum, after Paderni de Camillo
Located in Andernach, DE
. A rare find patinated in a dark brown to black, mounted on a caramel coloured marble base. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bird figurine, a rare ceramic stylized toucan bird by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Stylized Ceramic Toucan Bird by Esther Wallin for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1970s A charming and beautifully stylized ceramic toucan bird known as "Goja" designed and signed by Esther W...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Important Spanish Damascene, Iron, Steel, Gold Inlaid Clock, Eibar, Spain
By Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in Queens, NY
A highly rare and important Spanish damascene, "Egyptian Revival" iron, steel, gold, and silver
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rare Midcentury Table or Wall Ceramic Vase, 1970s
By Keramia
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare vase - marked
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Rare Italian Gold Gilded Hand-Carved Frame Early 17th Century
Located in Doha, QA
A truly magnificent Italian Renaissance gold gilded hand carved frame. Amazing craftsmanship and a very good condition for its age. Painting which fits inside (painting opening), di...
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Tommaso Barbi " COBRA " Sleek Black Glazed Ceramic Lamp, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Tommaso Barbi sleek black glazed ceramic majestic table lamp. New wide black lamp shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brampton Rare Salt Glazed Stoneware Model of Two Saddled Horses
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming unusual and rare antique English Brampton salt glazed model of two saddled horses dating
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Figurine "Martha" Rare Version 21424
By Johannes Hedegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
(1915-1999) produced at Royal Copenhagen. It´s a rare version with beige clothes instead of the more
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antonin Guéton a Rare and Fine Patinated Bronze Figural Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antonin Guéton (1886-1941) A rare and fine patinated bronze figural group of a woman washing a
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Hutschenreuther Sunburst Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1960s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, decorative, extremely rare. Very good condition. High end quality.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Wall Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820
By Staffordshire
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Busts

Materials

Pottery

Vision Become True, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Vision become true, rare naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: L 26 cm x W 17.5 cm
Category

2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Rare Dark Blue White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960
By Felix Agostini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960 Representing a Dancer or
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Rare Eiffel Tower Trash Can, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare bin from the square in front of the Eiffel Tower. This real eye-catcher made of high-quality
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Brass

massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives...
Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystal Cluster From Morocco
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mountains, Mibladen, Morocco Treatment: None This natural specimen of rare Vanadinite crystal cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare 18th Century English Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm
Category

Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Yellow Lace Agate Geode with Golden Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Geode Slice with Yellow Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description Rarity at its finest — this geode
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Lace Agate Geode with Natural Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Geode Slice with Yellow Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description Rarity at its finest — this geode
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Large Rare Vintage Blown Glass Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of decorative blown glass sculptures. Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Natural Specimen Of Rare Mangano Tantalite Crystal From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
specimen of rare Mangano-Tantalite crystal from Afghanistan displays exceptional richness of color, dense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Antique and Rare Royal Copenhagen Sculpture in Biscuit, circa 1870
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique and rare Royal Copenhagen sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870
Category

Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink and Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
exceptional and sculptural Pink Amethyst geode, this specimen displays a rare mix of multicolored crystals and
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Rare Pyrite Cube Crystal From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural specimen features a rare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

RARE Iittala Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka Pirol Kuhankeittäjä 1994-96
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare and vibrant Iittala art glass bird, designed by the renowned Finnish artist Oiva Toikka
Category

1990s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare and Majestic Eagle Claw Antique Made of Copper Alloy
Located in Leuven , BE
As an inspiring messenger, eagle is frequently associated with strength. Made of copper alloy, this extraordinary decorative item captures the essence of the majesty of the king of b...
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Gigantic Rare Heavy Sunburst Mirror Wall Clock from the 1970s
Located in München, DE
Gigantic very rare heavy Sunburst mirror wall clock from the 1970s. Beautiful elaborate high
Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Nice and rare vase by Jacques and Dani Ruelland
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare lampe par Jacques et Dani Ruelland, jolie forme.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Unicorn – Rare Amethyst Flower with Calcite Crystal Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
beautiful and rare piece that’s sure to find its way into a special collection. The amethyst points display
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rare Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic Rabbit Signed, 1960s, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage rare Tommaso Barbi white ceramic rabbit. 1960s Made in Italy. This piece is in near
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of “Terriers” Bookends Bronze Sculpture by Edith Baretto Parsons
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
particularly rare and special when they remain together as an original pair. This pair features a brilliant
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of rare statues , Noah and King David, Flanders, early 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Noah and King David, Flanders, early 16th century Rare wood carvings in the round of Noah holding
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare set of two door handles by Paolo De Poli for VIS. Copper plates with beautiful green and black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Rare French Majolica Roses Basket Sarreguemines Circa 1920
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica roses basket signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920. The manufacture of Sarreguemines produced severals examples of baskets with fruits, more rarely with animals a...
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Mid-century Speckled Gold Ceramic Pink Flamingo Statue by McCulloch, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century speckled gold "Lovers" ceramic flamingo tabletop sculpture, part of a matching His and Her set. The set features two beautifully detailed gold flamingos set against lush ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

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.