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Rare Motif Cheval Mistral Noir Horse / Stallion Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare handcrafted "Motif Cheval Mistral Noir" horse / stallion sculpture by Lalique of France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Rare Important Fine 19th C Gorgeous Marble Nude Woman Holding Jug from Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is An Outstanding Fine Beautiful Estate Museum Quality Marble Figure of a Beautiful Woman bending gracefully with a Jug. Signed "Made in Italy". Magnificently don...
Category

20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960 s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Harlequin and Columbine", Rare Pair of Art Deco Sculptures in Black by Genvane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and superb examples of high style Art Deco sculpture, this pair of terracotta figures depict
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique
By E. Howard Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT
Category

Antique 1870s North American Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Anzolo Fuga Rare Handblown Hourglass Vase, circa 1960
By Murano 5, Anzolo Fuga
Located in New York, NY
Large handblown green hourglass vase with applied multi-color rods designed by Anzolo Fuga for A.VE.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano, Italy, circa 1960. Rosa Barovier-Mentasti,...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

"Capricorn", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
By Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of a sea-goat (half goat, half fish) -- the classic symbol of Capricorn -- was sculpted by Paul Manship, the most impor...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture influenced by Auguste Rodin's emphasis on the emotion and physicali...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Just Andersen, rare figure of a merman and fish in "disko" metal. 1940 s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, rare figure of a merman and fish in "disko" metal. 1940's. Model number D1679
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Danish Porcelain Group of Pig Farmer, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a well dressed farmer feeding two pigs at their trough.
Category

Antique 1780s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960 s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Art Deco Marble Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional hanging lantern clock from the 17th Century. The clock is housed within a hooded glass case with Grecian style carved columns, gadrooning and acanthus scrolled accents...
Category

Antique 17th Century Neoclassical Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Mantel Shelf Clock 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Georgian, key wind, double / twin fusee bracket clock with pull chime cord. Flame mahogany case with oxbow top and carved pinwheels and scrolls. Sides feature br...
Category

Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Rare Ron Arad B.O.O.P. Series Large Floor Vase
By Ron Arad
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ron Arad used aluminum blow molding to create a collection of unique works for his B.O.O.P.( Blown Out of Proportion) Series. Inflated Mirror-Polish Aluminum United Kingdom, circa...
Category

1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra
Category

Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Venetian Glass Sculpture Stag with Antlers, Midcentury Vintage Black Clear
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unique piece of blown glass from the Isle of Murano off Venice. This nicely detailed piece features realistic details and scale design. Perfect for display in office, den or livin...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
By William Wallace Rosenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With her elbows jutting to the side and her hips thrust forward, the viewer can almost picture this dancer out on the floor, her dress flaring and her shoulders glistening from the h...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Janet Leach pottery stoneware decorated rare vase , marked.
By Leach Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase of the well known artist Janet Leach from the Leach pottery studio. Market St Ives and JL logo. This comes with a card from Janet Leach's studio, as shown.
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 322
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen tea caddy with floral finial, design #322 by Johan Rohde from 1920. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Nouveau Hall...
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Candlesticks 691B Harald Nielsen
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a hard to find pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #691B by Harald Nielsen from the early 1930s. Additional information: Material: Sterling si...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
is an exceedingly rare and exceptional work. Literature & Further Reading: * "The Barye Bronzes: A
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s Gulkroken Hjöm
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Isidore-Jules Bonheur, A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Queens, NY
Isidore-Jules Bonheur (French, 1827–1901) A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sporting Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antonio Pavia Rare Lacquered Wood and Gilded Bronze Heron, Italy 1970s
By Antonio Pavia
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful sculpture in ivory lacquered wood and gilded bronze, Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori
By Baccarat
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Rare and Elegant Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori, made in France
Category

Antique 1870s French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Georgian Two-Color Wedgwood Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of ormolu-mounted two-color Wedgwood drums with most unusual Wedgwood eggs these
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Antique 1790s Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare and Stunning Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Gold Flecks Coral Sculpture
By Barbini
Located in Paris, France
Barbini red gold flecks art Murano glass coral sculpture. Intense red coral branch and gold flecks infused on a clear glass pot. The coral has a brass ring between the branch and the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Sunbeam Supreme Talbot Rare 1947 Radiator Cover Front In Steel And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator cover from a 1947 Sunbeam Supreme Talbot. Rare and very decorative piece from the
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Rare ceramic by Loulou de la Falaise 1980 - 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large glazed ceramic vase with a brass rim, designed by Loulou de la Falaise. Loulou de la Falaise (1947–2011) was a French-Irish model (Vogue magazine) who became a jewelry designer...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

"Glory, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Celebrating World War I French Soldiers, 1934
By Jules Bernaerts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this bold, bronze allegorical sculpture is entitled "Glory" or "Gloire," and is
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cubist Rare Comet Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight Occhio , Italy 1950s.
By Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful paperweight with amazing surrealist eyeball decor. Designed and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Boy with Bag
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Boy with the bag, 1970s-1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Artist s Model, " Rare and Important WPA Era Sculpture of Male Nude
By Raymond Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted from a ruddy block of mahogany and finished with a patina that gives it a lovely glow, this piece is a superb example of WPA-era sculpture. The artist, Raymond T...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in a deep pink color overlaid by an elaborate pattern of markings in black and gold, this pair of ceramic doves was sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's 2...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This rare Galician brass Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Poland circa 1800, is an exquisite example of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Polish Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

“Celuy Qui Fut Pris”, a Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by André Clemencin
By Francois Andre Clemencin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Item # 306OCE23P An exquisite and rare model of François André Clémencin's iconic knight embracing a
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Longwy Vase by Danillo Curetti "Jazzy" limited edition of 25
By Danillo Curetti, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Lausanne, CH
designed by Danillo Curetti in the 1980's. This piece is rare, numbered no. 4 from a limited edition of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bengt Orup, Johansfors – XL Abstract Decor Vase, Sweden, 1963 Rare
By Bengt Orup, Johansfors Glasbruk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hand-blown clear glass vase designed by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1963. The surface is decorated with engraved abstract linear motifs, a technique characteristic of...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair Large Bronze Greyhound Dog Statue Sculpture / Door Stopper Wooden base
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large Pair of Heavy Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculptures on Wooden Bases. Taken from an Exquisite Collection in Pennsylvania. A Real Beauty!!!
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century French Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Rare Fluorite Candelabras
By Maison Millet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III pair of three-lights candelabras Ormolu-mounted Rare Fluorite also called
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Quartz, Ormolu

Rare Cubic Calcite with Green Sugar Druzy (Celadonite) on Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Cluster with Rare Cubic Geometrical Calcite ▫️ Description This outstanding specimen
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large, Impressive and Rare Meissen Porcelain Model of an Eagle, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A very large, impressive and rare Meissen Porcelain Model of an Eagle, circa 1880. It is finely
Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Charming Antique Art Nouveau Chocolate / Water Jug by Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A rare and charming Art Nouveau chocolate or water jug, crafted by Sarreguemines in France around
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Bauhaus Five-Arm Silver Plated Brass Candelabra by William Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, German Mid-Century Modern candelabra or centrepiece by Former Bauhaus Student and Master William Wagenfeld. The five-arm model presents a perfect balance of material, for...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century Original stone vase from the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Rare Early 1900s Stylish Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace. This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Rare Oversize Black Forest Swiss Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare oversize Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare silver hall marked miniature carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare silver hall marked miniature carriage clock, having a silver case with an ornate silver dial
Category

Mid-20th Century British Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls
Located in London, GB
An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls to the underside, a
Category

Antique 16th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rare Detailed and Decorative Early 20th Century Fighting Wild Horse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully detailed wild horses sculpture. One of the qualities that an artist needs to have is the ability to truly and intensively watch and register what is going on in everythi...
Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

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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.