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Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Each with indistinct blue glaze mark to underside; One further numbered: 3307 Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell issuing three na...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue John Vases Candlesticks, C. 1870
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue John Vases / Candlesticks, C. 1870, In the stye of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Rare Footed Bowl, Stoneware Ceramic Blue and Brown
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare footed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze with a amber body and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gorgeous Muller Frères Vase in Cameo Glass with a Rare Polichrome Anemone Decor
By Muller Frères
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous Muller Frères Vase, Art Nouveau Cameo Glass with a Rare Anemone Decor, circa 1920. Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Rare Pottery Coated with Copper Plate Used in Japan/Tsubo Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wonderful. It is coated with a copper plate. We wonder how it was made, but it's a very rare piece anyway
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, large and rare bowl in pewter. Modernist design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, large and rare bowl in pewter. Modernist design. Stylish Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Purple Amethyst Geodes with Rare Flower-Like Druzy Formation and Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
aesthetics, and rare calcite inclusions, are pieces of natural artistry. These geodes are centerpieces that
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Ipsen s, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsen's, Denmark. Large and rare Art Nouveau compote in glazed ceramics shaped like a tree. 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Georgian Cast Bell Metal Campaign Candlesticks, England circa 1770
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare pair of 18th century Georgian cast 'bell metal' campaign
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Antique 1770s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Other

Rare Antique Chinese Chicken Fat Yellow Peking Glass Deer Handle Hu Form Vase
Located in Danville, CA
Extremely Rare Large Chinese Chicken Fat Yellow Glass Deer Handle Hu Form Vase Here is an
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vicke Lindstrand Rare Pair of Art Deco Vases in Etched Glass for Orrefors 1930s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vicke Lindstrand Rare Pair of Art Deco Vases in Etched Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s. 1: A
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Rare Nils Landberg for Orrefors Centerpiece Bowl, Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The bowl is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "Orrefors" and production mark PU 3092/21. Nils Landberg (1907-1991) joined the engraving school at Orrefors and continued as...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Tall Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Geode Cathedrals, with Rare Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
With its many qualities, including the rare Amethyst Druzy and its beautiful formation, this pair
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Blue "Zigzag" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany Wgp, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong colorations of different glaze tones. Super rare
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pink and Red Amethyst Crystal with Galaxy Druzy on Botryoidal Globes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pink Amethyst Heart with Rose Galaxy Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description This Pink Amethyst Heart is a stunning piece, showcasing a vibrant and sparkling display of Amethyst micro-crysta...
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Mason s Ironstone Vase in a Rare Relief Moulded Pattern, English, circa 1840
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone vase, made by the Mason's factory in the early 19th century. The vase
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Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

Rare Bohemian Enameled Black Amethyst Glass Vase Decorated with Herons, GL
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Victorian black amethyst art glass vase. A terrific Bohemian Moser style vase with a stepped base and vasiform body. The body is decorated with hand painted enamel...
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Antique 19th Century Czech Victorian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare very decorative swivel jug, horse carriage, 1915 Art Deco, Amphora, Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Czech Republic. The object can be viewed from several sides. On the main display page you can see an
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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Exquisite Original 1930s R Lalique Blue White Tiered Vase Grapes Clusters
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Estate R. Lalique Blue and White Tiered Vase with Grape Clusters on Each Tier conjoined with swags of garland, signed in Block letter " R LAL...
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20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Rare Set of Two Ceramic Bowls by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1960s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable pair of large ceramic bowls by Alessio Tasca.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
considered as a guarantee of a handmade object. All Pieruga objects are made of precious and natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Queens, NY
Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Petite Solid Teak rare Danish Modern Catch It All Bowl By Nissen
By Nissen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak Danish modern bowl . catch it all made by Nissen circa 1970's beautiful condition.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Rare Masons Ironstone Chamber Candle Stick in Fence Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare Ironstone pottery Chamber Stick, made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie More Candle Holders

Materials

Ironstone

76 Grams Rare Single Brown Rutile Crystal On Matrix With Calcite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: This specimen features a rare, single brown rutile crystal elegantly perched on a natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Rare Antique French Art Pottery by Jean Pointu Blue Vase Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A piriform or pear-shaped stoneware vase of Japonist inspiration. Covered with a flowing glaze in tranches of pale blue and brown and ochre by the French art ceramist Jean Pointu (18...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique French Art Pottery by Jean Langlade Purple Vase Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A small stoneware pot of Japoniste form, with a thick flowing brown to purply pink flambe glaze containing pale blue highlights, and the unglazed body attractively revealed in parts ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Samuel Alcock Rare Porcelain Vase, Wave Edge, Continuous Fine Landscape, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare wave edge vase on a round foot with superb continuous landscape painting of a
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Antique 1820s English Regency Vases

Materials

Porcelain

René Lalique. Large, rare, and early "Poissons" art glass vase in blue glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique (1860-1945). Large, rare, and early "Poissons" art glass vase in blue glass. Designed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare "PROTOTPYE GLAZE" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong colorations of different glaze tones. Super rare
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Emil Milan Tri-Footed Long Bowl in Bissilon, Honduras, c. 1964
By Emil Milan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tri-footed Mask Bowl in hand-carved bissilon by Emil Milan. This design, whose underside appears as a tribal mask, was one of several conceived by Milan and Joyce Anderson for the ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Gorgeous Fancy Hand Cut Faberge Style Crystal 24KT Gold Leaf Egg
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Beautiful 24KT Gold Leaf Amber Crystal Egg in the style of Faberge. Beautifully done with Fine 24KT Gold Leaf and Gilt Bronze and ...
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20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Rare Sparkly Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geodes, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite ▫️ Description A pair
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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lit up. Rare find now, no others around. From a private collector,s collection or rare crystals.
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1990s Brazilian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
decorative objects. A lovely piece for collectors of Art Nouveau, French bronzes, or antique desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Sune Bäckström, a pair of rare Candelabras in bronze, Swedish Grace 1920/30s
By Sune Bäckström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of solid bronze candelabras by Sune Bäckström. Swedish Grace 1920/30s. Marked Sune
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Very Rare of Swedish Candlesticks in Carved Wood, circa 1800-1830
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair very rare of Swedish candlesticks in carved wood, original paint and guilt, circa 1800-1830.
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Antique 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Rare solid Pine Low Bowl by Karl Holmberg in Pine
By Karl Holmberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand crafted pine wood , bowl circa 1950's made in Sweden by Karl Holmberg, in a white wash finish, great for Catch it all or snacks. A great piece of design in Mid Century...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Rare, Large and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceramic floor vase. Designed and handmade in Germany, 1960s. Marked underside: 45/40. Handarbeit. Dimensions: Height 16.93 in. (43 ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s Glow in the Dar
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s Glow in the Dark
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Plastic

"Floating Male Nude with Drapery, " Highly Rare Art Deco Vase by Grosz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and impressive, this sandblasted glass vase by Franz Grosz depicts a nude male figure
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

"Architecture, " Rare, Large Mougin Vase with Nude Male Figures by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and striking Art Deco vase sculpted by Gaston Goor for the Mougin pottery works in France, this brilliantly-hued piece shows the production of terracotta elements for the fac...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

Lisa Larson for Goebel, a Pair of Rare Candlesticks in Glazed Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Goebel. A pair of rare candlesticks in glazed porcelain. Santa and his wife. Dated
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

vintage carstens keramik VASE model 1507-27 rare glaze in brown black and yellow
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage West German vase manufactured by Carstens-Keramik between 1963 and 1965. Rare
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ultra Rare 1963 Reed and Barton Black Enamel Paul Revere Bowl 101 by John Prip
By Reed Barton
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1963 Reed & Barton Paul Revere Bowl 101 with Black Enamel Interior – Designed by John Prip A
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Mounted Antique French Lithyalin Glass Vases
By Saint Louis
Located in London, GB
The two vases of ovoid form, the Lithyalin glass bodies canted with flared necks and bases, supported by scrolling ormolu mounts to the sides and bases The fine pair of vases attr...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Bronze

Rare Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
yellow, orange, red tones and black glaze tones. Super rare in this coloration. The 26 cm version is the
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large French Pair of Majolica Palissy Beans Vases, circa 1880
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Remarkable oversize pair of Majolica vases decorated with beans in high relief attributed to Saint Honore, circa 1880. On a deep navy blue, the handled Trompe l'oeil vases are decor...
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Rare Majolica Basket T.C Brown Westhead Moore Co.
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, Moore
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual and colorful English Victorian basket attributed to T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. with a garland of berries.  
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Rare Multicolor super Fat Lava "402-21" Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in fat lava optic. Super rare in this coloration in black and white coloration in super heavy crusty
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. Ribbed design. Model
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Georg Jensen Jardinières in Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of rare Georg Jensen jardinières in sterling silver. The bowl is raised on leaves and
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rare work. I have never seen the same thing. There are also small chips and small cracks. But this
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Candlesticks Large, 10 Candles , Wrought Iron Gold Leaf Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Very original candlestick, for 10 candles, made in wrought iron It is an unusual piece. From the beginning of the 20th century or earlier It is very original and decorative Gold...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Georg Jensen Monumental Dolphin 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224 Very Rare #6324
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Exceedingly rare Georg Jensen Monumental "Dolphin" 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Silver

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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.