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A rare Swedish Grace vase by Sylvia Stave, artistic leader at CG Hallberg, 1930s
By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
. This vase is a rare and wonderful example of her work. With hallmarks and dated 1935.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rare Danish P. Ipsens Enke Tall Vase Turquoise Red "Danit" Glaze, Ceramic 1930s
By P. Ipsens Enke, Richard Uhlemeyer, Saxbo
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare tall vase from the Danish ceramic manufacturer P. Ibsens Enke, which was situated in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Daum Pate de Verre Bird of Paradise Jewels Bowl. Rare. Limited Edition, 41/50
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum's Paradise Collection which is a mosaic of crystal and precious stones. This is a rare piece with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Very Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Cold Painted Eagle Claw Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece. With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season related items, but also some s...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Rare, Large Art Deco Vase with Foliate Motif by Stangl for Fulper
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare form, but glazed with the gorgeous mottled and streaky glaze that Fulper Pottery was
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

A Rare "Coreani" GLASS VASE by TAPIO WIRKKALA, VENINI MURANO, Italy, 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
A large model of the "Coreani" vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Venini Murano, Italy 1970. This beautiful piece in blown glass in the tones of watery green and blue sky, is acid signed Venini...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Hand-Painted Pale Green Royal Vienna Portrait Vase "Louise" Raised Gilt
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful Royal Vienna vase, delicately hand-painted with the enchanting Louise in her beautiful gown decorated with a long pink sash captured moving in the wind. The details on th...
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large and Rare Vintage Orange Fenicio Glass Vase attr. to Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
. It is quite rare for its dimensions. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

RARE 19th C Large Handcut Heavy Etched Diamond Cut Ruby Red Etched Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Red Ruby Hand Crystal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Rare Swedish Antique Wooden Bowl Made by Hand in Birch Root with a Carved Handle
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. This wooden bowl is oval with a large carved handle
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Birch

rare Pottery Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color "ZIGZAG" Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Super rare in this coloration. Straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era. This
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden ‘Rio’ Face Vases
By Kosta Boda
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Kjell Engman Producer: Kosta Boda Dimensions: Left to right: 39cm H, 12cm W, 12cm D 23,5cm H, 23 cm W, 10cm D 23cm H, 10cm W, 11cm D 36cm H, 23cm W, 12cm D Material:...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus, An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Mid-Century Modern Daum Nancy France Art Deco Smoke Grey Glass Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern Daum Nancy France "Aquarium" Art Deco smoke grey glass centerpiece bowl
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Michael Andersen Son Ma&S , Rare Ceramic Vase, Jugend Early 20th C, Denmark
By Michael Andersen Son
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, decorative vase by Michael Andersen & Son (MA&S) with beautiful glaze in different colors
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Rare Emile Gallé Vase in White and Yellow / Orange Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique and rare Emile Gallé vase in white and yellow / orange art glass carved in the form of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan with Red FLowers, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing a rare and exquisite pair of Satsuma vases from the Meiji period, dating back to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of two rare reversible vases, jugs, ceramic, Art Deco, 1915 Amphora Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of very rare vases / jugs by wellknown manufacturer Amphora, which can be used on both sides
Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Swedish Antique Rare Unique Rustic Folk Art Wooden Bowl Dated 1864
Located in Boden, SE
19th century antique rustic rare Swedish Wooden bowl from Dalarna Northern Sweden. Dated 1864 The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Museum worthy 3-piece rare uranium glass hand-painted, Biedermeier 1840s Bohemia
Located in Wien, AT
This museum-worthy object is a uranium glass set consisting of a plate, a bowl, and a lid. Made in
Category

Antique 1840s Czech Biedermeier Garniture

Materials

Uranium Glass

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases with Wisteria and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Rare Bareuther Bavaria Porcelain Lidded Urn, Hand-Painted Vintage Floral Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a Rare Bareuther Bavaria Porcelain Urn, a distinguished piece crafted in Germany between
Category

Vintage 1940s German Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Rare Modernist Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, France, c1930s
By P.M. Favre
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super rare Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare 19 C. English Mintons Pâte-Sur-Pâte Porcelain Covered Vases, by Louis Solon
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important and Very Rare Pair of 19th Century English Mintons Olive Green Ground Pâte-Sur
Category

Antique 1880s English Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952 Model Unca (6x6) The
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Rare Ceramic Pottery "STONES" Vases Dümler and Breiden, Germany, 1960s
By Dümler Breiden
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
typical signature and production numbers. Super rare vase set in lovely abstract illustration and bright
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Green Brutalist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Dümler and Breiden Germany, 1970s
By Dümler Breiden
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Super rare vase set in lovely abstract fat lava illustration and grey and green colors. Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Humidor / Tobacco box Saint Bernard dogs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. Charming, well-preserved, and superbly carved, this Saint Bernard humidor is both a functional object and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak

Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century Good condition magnificent
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Gijs Bakker Rare Candle Holder in Patinated Silver and Enamel for Keltum 1963
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gijs Bakker rare candle holder in patinated silver and enamel for Keltum. The Netherlands, 1963
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Vase with Collared Insert, Rare Bronze by Evan Jensen, Danish Master
By Evan Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished with a rare, mottled patina, this unusual and very scarce Art Deco bronze vase
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Gire, Aka Pierre d Avesn, Rare Art Deco Vase in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Rare Art Deco vase in clear and green mouth-blown art
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

"Art Deco Bowl w/ Medieval Shields", Rare Bowl w/ Flambe Glazes, Brown and Green
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this Art Deco bowl by the renowned Fulper Pottery features its signature flambe
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Karin Hammar for Stockholms Glasbruk Vase, Sweden Art Glass, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Scandinavian Modern art glass vase was designed by Karin Hammar and hand blown by Stockholms Glasbruk. Graphic, geometrical body of the vase was made in blue glass with dar...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Rare "Karafa" Bottle, Czechoslovakia, 1970 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare karafa liquor bottle, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1970's. Made of glass. In original
Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Rare Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase "Black-orange-white" by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
pottery in fat lava optic. Super rare in this coloration. the main color is a white tone, with a heavy
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and fine pair of 19th Century bronze seven branch candelabra in the Empire style with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pink Amethyst Heart with Rare Pink Rose Druzy Amethyst, Small Size Crystal Gift
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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Rare Cameo Glass Vase Basilique Saint-Nicolas-de-Port
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Rare and Important Galle French Cameo Glass Vase Cased glass, opalescent
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Danish Modern Rare Set of 3 Candle Hoders by Hans Agne Jakobsson Ahus
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of 3 candle holders designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson , made in Sweden circa
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Bauhaus Era Art Deco Box by WMF Ikora Design Breuhaus de Groot
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning and ultra rare hand-hammered Art Deco lidded box designed by Fritz August Breuhaus de
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Barovier and Toso, Venice, Rare Organically Shaped Vase in Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Barovier and Toso, Venice. Rare organically shaped vase in mouth-blown art glass. Italian design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
yellow and green glaze tones. Super rare in this coloration. The 37 cm version is the largest of this
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen by J. Rohde Rare Sterling Silver Hammered Candlestick #441 Art Deco
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered candlestick in pattern number 441, made between
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Satin Iridescent Murano Glass Vase Rare 4-Line Acid Mark
By Fulvio Bianconi, Maria Theresa Venini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grat and rare Venini, Bianconi Murano glass acid 4-line early mark vase, nice smoke color, iridato
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Rare Book-matching Citrine Geodes with Shiny Golden Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
rare characteristics with beautiful aesthetics. It is a pair of geodes that will certainly become a
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Large Rare Unique Air Force Vase, Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Large rare unique Air Force vase in glazed stoneware. Swedish design
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Just Andersen for GAB, Rare Art Deco Lidded Bowl in Plated Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen for GAB. Rare Art Deco lidded bowl in plated silver with leaf-shaped handles, 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Important French Amber Colored Glass Perfume Bottle with Austrian Crystals
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare French Vintage Perfume Bottle. Bottle contains
Category

20th Century Asian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Rare Extra Large Vintage Pop Art Opaline Florence Glass Vase Design, Italy
By Opaline florence
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pop Art vase Producer: Opaline Florence Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s Pop Art hand blown vase made in Italy by Opaline Florence. Made of h...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
glaze tones. Super rare in this coloration. The 28 cm version is the largest of this series. The vase is
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Super rare in this coloration. The 26 cm version is the largest of this series. The vase is marked with
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Cafe Au Lait Chinese Porcleain Kangxi Period Vase with Ormulu Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China, blue and white vase on a Cafe au lait ground with ormulu mounting. Very unusual piece. Lovely example of the Kangxi period. The original piece was probably a sleeve vase whic...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 20th Century Tiffany Style Colored Glass Serpent Swirl Vase New York City
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful Large 20th Century Tiffany Style Serpent Swirl Vase. Vase is Magnificently decorated with Scrolled Detail in opalescent Colored Glas...
Category

20th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Glass

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
rare pink coloration with a nice bubble structure inside the glass which make this item highly
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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.