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Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
By Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia, Arabia of Finland
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Citrine Cluster with Rare Flower Stalactite, Golden Yellow, on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Description ▫️
A truly exceptional Gallery-Grade Citrine Cluster, this specimen features a rare Flower
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,784 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Rare Glass Bowl White
Amber Attributed To Pukeberg
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare Scandinavian glass bowl 2 tone color combo, yellow and white, circa 1960's no chips
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Possibly Russian, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Neoclassical period porcelain vases, possibly Russian from the early 1800s. The gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in New York, NY
Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Large Rare Yellow Moon Bowl from Mario Bellini for Kartell
By Mario Bellini
Located in Hamburg, DE
A large Moon Bowl by Kartell, designed by Mario Bellini. Shown here in the rare transparent yellow
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Plastic
1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity
Located in Haarlem, NL
A little bit creepy but very beautiful this petrified unborn cow baby mummy.
Calf mummification occurs when a cow foetus dies inside the womb for to some reason and instead of exp...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Natural Specimens
Materials
Leather
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Charles Lotton Iridescent Blue Art Glass Vase Art Nouveau Style
By Charles Lotton
Located in London, GB
. Hand-blown by the artist, this vase is a testament to Lotton’s mastery of glassmaking. A rare and
Category
1990s Central American Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rare 19th Century Majolica Vase with Olives Perret Gentil Menton
By Eugène Perret Gentil 1
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica vase With olives signed Perret Gentil Menton.
Category
Antique 1890s French Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, Violets Decor by Emile Galle
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gallé Bowl Vase with Violets Decor – Early 1910s, collectible.
Dimensions: Height: 7 cm, Diameter: 7,5 cm.
An exquisite bowl-shaped vase produced by the Établissement Émile Gallé in ...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Rare Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases Japan Rare.
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Dino Martens Rare "Iradato" Aureliano Toso Bowl, circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Sharon, CT
Important example from one of Martens most interesting series.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Rare Important Estate Handpainted Antique Vienna Austria Austrian Urn Women Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Antique Hand Painted Austria Centerpiece Vase Urn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$600 Sale Price
66% Off
Magnificent Rare 1940s Italian Murano Seguso Cobalt / Clear Glass Large Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Large Heavy Italian Segusso Cobalt Blue
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,600 Sale Price
50% Off
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find
By Liberty of London
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse
This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made
Category
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris
By Thomire
Cie.
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Pair of French Ormolu “Animal” Candelabra, Signed Thomire A Paris. This monumental pair of six-light candelabra is signed Thomire & Cie à Paris on the gilt bronze bas...
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony.
Original leather with natural age-related
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Natural Sculptural Agate Geode in Cathedral Formation with Rare Lace Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Geode: Bold, Intense Blue and White Banded Agate Geode with Gorgeous Lavender Purple Amethyst
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,864 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality Murano opaline glass and has a unique organic form. The shell has a very rare pink coloration
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Accolay glazed ceramic vase à oreilles was part of the Maya collection made in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Cloisonne Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th Century, Rare Antique Vase
Located in Bastogne, BE
the shape of rings.
Object is very decorative.
In excellent condition.
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ultra Rare Stalactite Formed Amethyst Geode, A Landscape Geode Masterpiece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
▫️ Description
This geode is a natural marvel, exceptionally rare because of the Micro Stalactite
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Blue
White Lace Agate Geode with Sparkling Violet Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
One of the Rarest forms of Geodes: White and Blue Lace Agate Geode with Purple Violet Amethyst
▫️ Description
All-natural, this is a rarely seen form of Blue and White Agate geode,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most classic Art Deco sculptures ever produced in 1930s America, this striking Polo Player, complete with his original polo mallet, was sculpted by Waylande Gre...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare VENINI Fazzoletto bicolor Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Collectable and rare Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in double layer Violet glass with "uva
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Georgian Masons Ironstone large Punch Bowl in rare Mogul Pattern, circa 1815
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large ironstone pottery Footed Punch Bowl in the rare Mogul chinoiserie people pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ironstone
1950 Beautiful and Rare Pair of Malicorne Potiche by Emile Tessier
By Emile Tessier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
forming serpentines around the vase.
Rare white earthenware vase (1940-1950 period) by Emile Tessier (1928
Category
Vintage 1950s French Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Elestial Spar Calcite on Amethyst Cluster with Delicate Calcite Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
the calcite, formed in a rare dogtooth spar structure featuring two main points. A bold, large calcite
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,848 Sale Price
24% Off
Rare
Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi
Siren
Murano Glass Sculpture
By Pauly
Co., Alfredo Barbini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mora Clock Swedish RARE Model 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible RARE 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock!!!
it was actually glossy
Category
Antique 1810s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse
This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine
By Lepine
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare cobalt blue glass centerpiece manufactured by Vistosi.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
All-Natural, Rare Blue
White Banded Agate with Galaxy Amethyst Geode Cave
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Description
It’s rare to find a geode that is truly beautiful from every angle. This specimen is a natural
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare VENINI vase Deco Paraiba Green Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Made in Italy
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Deco vase in a rare tone of Paraiba Green, model 707.11, produced in 2014 and accompanied by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Amethyst Cluster with Rare “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcite in/on Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Uruguayan Amethyst Cluster with Long Scalenohedral Calcite on Calcite, Large Cabinet Specimen
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Extremely Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Pagoda Vases, circa 1830
Located in Richmond, London
An exceedingly rare pair of fabulous porcelain vases in the Chinoiserie style. France, early to mid
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Rustic wabi sabi style vase in solid wood, France 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / vase / wood / Rustic / Antique
Handmade French solid wooden vase from the late 18th or early 19th century. This decorative antique piece was crafted from warm dark b...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Vases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar
Feather Cut William Iv Lustres
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of rare pillar and feather cut William IV lustres hung with very unusual fan end rule drops
Category
Antique 1830s Candlesticks
Materials
Cut Glass
Rare Set Four Silver Plate
Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860
By William Briggs and Co.
Located in Bath, GB
It is rare to find a pair of these candlesticks in a winning combination of classically styled
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Pair of Bas-Relief in Turkish Marble, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These pair of bas-relief in Turkish marble is an original pair of decorative object realized in
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Marble
Arthur Court rare pair of brass/ lucite holders with specimens .
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of brass and lucite specimens holders , marked Arthur Court
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Rare Scandinavian Modern Metal Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Studio Ahus, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking candelabras in a playful design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, with six arms each. Lacquered red, decorative brass detail. The diameter of the light cuffs varies slightly b...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Brass
Loetz Rubin Matte Iris Handles Ewer Vase, Rare 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall)
Registered Model: PM I-7875
Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights.
Measures: Height 7.75 in...
Category
Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Daum Nancy “Dutch Scene” vase 1896 France Opalescent Enameled Acid etched
By Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
exquisite example of late 19th-century French Art Nouveau glassmaking, this rare Daum Nancy vase captures
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Enamel
Rare 19TH Century Deep Hand Cut Heavy Bohemian Cranberry Crystal Bowl!!
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare DEEP CUT HEAVY CRYSTAL BOHEMIAN CRANBERRY RED BOWL
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Crystal
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
RARE Important 1900s Large Etched Diamond Cut Ruby Red Etched Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique 1900s Lovely Diamond Cut Cranberry Hand Cut
Category
20th Century French Vases
Materials
Crystal
$600 Sale Price
66% Off
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Rare ceramic vase in celadon glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen.
Rare ceramic vase in celadon glaze. Motif of a four-leaf clover
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$792 Sale Price
39% Off
Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Russian objects from this period is rare, with Russian decorative arts being recognized for their
Category
Antique 1820s Russian Empire Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU
By Jaru
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU Circa 1960s
Presented by MWM DESIGN
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy
By Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Venini vases, preserved for decades
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Red Murano Glass, Signed 2003, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in Venezia, IT
rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Venini vases, preserved for decades
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in Venezia, IT
rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Venini vases, preserved for decades
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in Venezia, IT
rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Venini vases, preserved for decades
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Black Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in Venezia, IT
rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Venini vases, preserved for decades
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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.
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