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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...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Vintage Rare Brass and Twisted Tall Lucite Monumental Candlesticks Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These monumental and fabulous pair of rare vintage candlesticks are 2 different sizes of twisted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand
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20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
the grottos in an alternate and linear pattern that seems deceivingly orderly. Besides being rare in
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE 1849" an atelier cast circa 1860 Item # 311ZDQ28W Th...
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Antique 19th Century Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
A little tramp with a dog in a knot Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Rare Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Boy with Cat
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare life-sized papier mâché sculpture of boy with cat by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante
Category

20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930 s -40s
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

Japan, Rare Vase by Kanzan Shinkai, born in 1912
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase by Kanzan Shinkai,born in 1912 This vase is a fine example of Kanzan Shinkai's work. It features an intricate design, with raised circular patterns, using contrasting colors suc...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

"Fantail Pigeon, " Rare Dusty Pink Art Deco Sculpture with Painted Base, Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and beautiful example of the porcelain sculptures of Waylande Gregory, this depiction of a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Archer, " Rare, Sensuous Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Gemignani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, extremely rare and highly sensuous, this Art Deco bronze sculpture shows a nude male figure
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

VENINI rare vase Fazzoletto Canne reticello multicolor Murano Glass Signed 2012
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare and Iconic Venini Fazzoletto a Canne reticello vase, model 701.01, in white and pink opalino
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase rare Fazzoletto a Canne multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2010
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Venini Fazzoletto "a Canne" vase, model 701.01, in white, pink and red shades opalino glass
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare “Spina” vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo
Located in Roma, RM
Rare “Spina n.33" vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo Product details Dimensions: 44 H x 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970 s
By Gilbert Portanier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Tall bottle shaped ceramic vase. The body of the bottle represents 2 characters , one on each face. The collar and base are glazed in a shiny bright blue color. Gilbert Portanie...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
considerably rarer than the other types due to the size of the source and was historically more restricted in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Emmanuel Fremiet “Husky Dog” Bronze Sculpture, Charles More cast no. 38
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMMANUEL FREMIET French, 1824-1910 Chien loulou couché Nuanced medium-brown patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in base "E. FREMIET" a Charles More cast numbered 38 Item # 311GTS04P ...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Rare French Majolica Parrot Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare French Majolica Parrot with a branch of olives Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre glass vase, circa 1900, incised Gallé in script on
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Antique Early 1900s Vases

Materials

Glass

Lewis Foreman Day. A rare Aesthetic Movement mantel clock with floral decoration
By Howell James Co., Lewis Foreman Day
Located in London, GB
Lewis Foreman Day for Howell James & Co. An Aesthetic Movement mantel clock with hand painted floral decoration and sunflower to the dial flanked by tramway details with fretted deco...
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

French Bronze Rare Sculpture of a Panther Bunting Signed André Vincent Becquerel
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in New York City, NY
A rare and fabulous French Art Deco large bronze signed sculpture of a bunting panther by Andre
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Nude Triton", Larger, Rare Bronze of Nude Male Triton by Netzer, 1920s
By Hubert Netzer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At once strong and sensuous, this large bronze of a fully nude triton figure, his right arm raised high with his trident, ready to strike, was sculpted in the 1920s by Hubert Netzer....
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A very rare English Regency period chinoiserie style black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt-decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century European Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Galaxy Amethyst Druzy Cluster with Golden Goethite, Flowers and Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
quality and rare formations. Large “flowers” are completely covered in sparkling galaxy amethyst druzy and
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine "MUSK OX" Erik Nielsen 1938 #530 Very Rare
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The beautiful and majestic Musk Ox is captured in all its strength and quiet beauty in #530 by Erik Nielsen in 1903 for Royal Copenhagen. The markings on verso indicated the piece wa...
Category

20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

"Horse with Mud Knot, " Rare and Beautiful Bronze Sculpture of Standing Horse
By Mary Tarleton Knollenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by Mary Tarleton Knollenberg, this rare bronze of a standing horse depicts its tail in a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Peach Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Druzy and Unknown Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pink Amethyst geode are 100% natural, formed through a rare geological process that gives the specimen
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Midcentury Modern High Fashion Lady Model / Hand Carved Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, early 1950 fashion model sculpture. This very cool sculpture of a western
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Joyful and full of energy, this rare -- possibly unique -- sculpture by Just Andersen depicts a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Yamanaka Rare Spanish Jade and Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Yamanaka Group
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Yamanaka rare Spanish jade and sterling silver candlesticks in an elegant design. They
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Early 20th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Colorful Quartz and sparkly Pink Druzy ▫️ Description Nature spared
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Indo-Portuguese Carved Iconographic Coconut
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This rare and unusual object is a hand-carved coconut done in the Indian city of Goa, during the
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Coconut

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus
By Jean Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and affecting, this sensual bronze by Jean-Marie Camus depicts a nude satyr figure
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Geometric Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture - France - 1970s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
well as mid-century abstract sculpture, this rare piece transcends its playful origins to become a
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Post-Modern Artist Signed Ceramic Raku 1980s Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique rare tall Raku fired art pottery vase, circa 1980's. This piece is 11.25" tall, 3" wide
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid with fish in her hands
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid holding fish in her hands. Model: 2412
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Vintage 1930s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957
By Anzolo Fuga, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Heavy Estate Large European Diamond Cut Crystal Clear Bell
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Estate Clear Crystal Hand Bell. Beautifully done with a Diamond Cut
Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
By Triplex
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top. Lantern has the rare
Category

Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Flared Bowl
By Dorflinger
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Beautiful Estate Rare Heavy Estate
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare B&G/Bing Grondahl Large Muflon / Wild Sheep, Figure in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare B&G/Bing Grondahl large muflon / wild sheep, figure in stoneware. Stamped: KN
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Antique Arts Crafts Rare-Colored Rookwood Swirl Bud Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool, rare colored "mint condition" Rookwood Swirl Bud Vase. This piece measures 5.5"W x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Multicolore ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass VASE Rare Polveri RITORTO Model
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Seldom seen model of a multicolor Ritorto Vase handblown and infused with color pigments, a technique which is unique to Archimede Segusos work. Due to its complexity, this series w...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Blue Agate Geode Cathedral with Sparkly Blue Galaxy Druzy Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Deep Blue Agate Geode with Blue Sugar Druzy Amethyst ▫️ Description A true rarity among
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1913 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique, Sterling Silver Model of a Hoopoe, is wonderfully cast and realistically hand finished. The mod...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame Description The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Exquisite Elaborate 1927 Designed Lalique France Opalescent Leaf Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A Rare LALIQUE Mosaic Vase. Vase features an opalescent leaf design, stenciled " Lalique France
Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Rare Pink Amethyst Geodes with Pink and Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
rare mix of multicolored crystals and quartz formations that mirror one another — creating a natural
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Abstract Agate Slice – All-Natural Yellow, White and Black
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Abstract Painted Agate Slice with Rare, One-Of-A-Kind Color Combination and Pseudomorph
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

"Black Man with Banjo, " Rare Example of Social Realist Sculpture by Shearwater
By Walter Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Social Realists such as Thomas Hart Benton and James Daugherty, this rare sculpture of a Black
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Palatial Sevres 1900s Era Sevres Figural Painted Urns
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, decorative power, and cultural prestige that define Sèvres porcelain. Rare, visually commanding, and steeped
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large and Rare Christ on the Cross ( height 130. cms ) 14th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large Christ on the Cross ( height 1,30 m), Painted and carved in the round in poplar wood. Some old traces of polychromy. Restorations to the fingers. but not recently. South...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Poplar

"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese male figure carrying a fish
Category

Vintage 1940s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes
By Edward McCartan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely charming and whimsical, this Classic -- and rare -- pair of bronze candlesticks depict
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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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.