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Florentine Renaissance Style Huge Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Medici Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases
Materials
Crystal
Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Vase With Flower Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Style Italian Ground Crystal Cup With Square Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Louis XVI Style Large Italian Crystal Amphora With Engraved And Swan Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baroque Style Large Italian Crystal Vase With Grotesque Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Vases
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Style Large Italian Crystal Vase with 18th Century Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Style Italian Crystal Vase With Festoon Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Silver Plated Large Decorative Bowl, Signed Cleto Munari, Italy, 1970s
By Cleto Munari
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Mid-Century silver plated large decorative bowl or centerpiece. This incredibly rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Noveau Style Large Crystal Vase Engraved With Butterflies And Dragonflies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th-Century French Attributed Lalique Glass Vase with Lobster Motif
By Lalique
Located in Miami, US
exceptional addition to any collection of fine art glass or French decorative objects.
This rare vase
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Style Pair of Black Crystal Italian Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare and precious object like it was popular during the Roman Empire, made of essential geometrical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Pair of Scandinavian Diabolo Candle Holders, Aluminum, Sweden, circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
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Design objects in aluminum attributed to the famous finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala.
Rare design
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Large Soffiato Footed Bowl by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
double boxed and professionally packed for safe shipping.
A rare and joyful object that bridges
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare and precious object like it was popular during the Roman Empire, made of essential geometrical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Brutalist candle holder part arte3, Spain, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
aluminum candlesticks that can accommodate two candles. Rare decorative object, very good state of
Category
Antique 1870s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Porcelain and Ormolu Lidded Vases in the Sèvres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
further gilt detailing with the vivid turquoise ground.
The porcelain handles are a rare feature on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Jean Luce Art Deco Geometric Art Glass Vase, circa 1930
By Jean Luce
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in France circa 1930—is a rare and highly collectible design object. Luce, a pioneering figure in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of zigzag candlesticks, solid aluminum and polished stone, art3
Located in BARCELONA, ES
aluminum candlesticks set with a polished stone on both sides of their base. Superb craftsmanship. Rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare and precious object like it was popular during the Roman Empire, made of essential geometrical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Pair of "David" Candlesticks in Olive Wood, Handcrafted in Israel, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. Rare design object that will decorate your interior wonderfully. Ref: 727.
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Zigzag Candle Holders, Solid Aluminum and Polished Stone, Art3, Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
craftsmanship.
Rare design object that will decorate your interior perfectly.
Ref: 931. (two heights: 29
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Bowl in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair Stunning Large Solid Bronze 19th Century Draped Figural Maidens Candleabra
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
space with these rare and captivating decorative objects that tell a story of elegance, art, and history.
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Michael Aram Original Vintage Modern Sculptural Bronze and Brass Candle Holder
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare decorative object- a brass modern candlestick holder in sculptural shape. it holds three
Category
1990s Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Thorn Vase Adolf Matura, circa 1965
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Thorn Vase Adolf Matura, circa 1965
This extremely rare 'vase object' was designed in 1965 and
Category
20th Century Czech Vases
Materials
Glass
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Cream and Espresso Hued Ceramic Bowl by Royal Crown
By Royal Crown Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pieces as well as those with a penchant for rare and exquisite objects. It is signed "Royal
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Islamic Hispano Moresque Lustre Pottery Mamluk Nasrid Candlestick 1870
By The Cantagalli Workshop
Located in Portland, OR
Cantagalli workshop or another European pottery as an exhibition piece, a rare and unique object. This item
Category
Antique 1870s Spanish Islamic Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
$12,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Scavo Glass Vase with Matte Finish, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
dimensions that give a beautiful apparence and can be an important, rare and decorative object for your
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
to make his own objects using rare and precious materials. Influenced by the great 16th century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage Art Deco Vase Probably by WMF in Style of Claudius Linossier, 1920-1930
By Claudius Linossier
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Deco vase is a beautiful and rare original decorative object realized between the 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Copper
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
his own restoration studio where he started to make his own objects using rare and precious materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
studio where he started to make his own objects using rare and precious materials. Influenced by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
studio where he started to make his own objects using rare and precious materials. Influenced by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
Angelo Lelii “Polifemo” Floor Lamp for Arredoluce, 1956
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Polifemo" floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce in 1956, is a notable and rare object d'art
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
"Shell" Lamp Art Deco Modernist / Steamline, Chrome
Glass, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
design enthusiasts and rare objects lovers, this lamp stands out for its refinement and rarity.
This
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
Located in Prato, Tuscany
copper has grown a marvelous patina that together with a timeless design makes this rare and great object
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Country Jars
Materials
Copper
MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM
Located in Firenze, FI
. Despite its small size, this clock is able to add elegance to any environment. It is a rare and precious
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Italian Whiskey Bottle And Two Tumblers All With Fish Grindings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification, the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Oirlo, LI
Heifetz Rotaflex.
These types of lamps belong to the history of lighting design and are rare objects. The
Category
20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Huge English Illuminated advertising clock by Smiths of London
Located in London, GB
very rare as these objects are becoming harder to find due to the listing of Victorian builds of trade
Category
Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Triptych of Silver Jars branded Boin Taburet a Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Milano, IT
holders, but also as planters for small plants. They are very rare decorative objects.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Jars
Materials
Silver
$1,441 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Humidor by Glynn Lockett with Malachite Map of Russia
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
objects using rare and precious materials. Influenced by the great 16th century collectors of ethnographic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
objects using rare and precious materials. Influenced by the great 16th century collectors of ethnographic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver
Treasures of Catherine the Great, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
from Catherine's collection in full color. Among the rare objects included here, many of which have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
1970s in Showa era. This cat is rocking object, it is rare than the other manekineko cat.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Brass and Mahogany Cart by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
in any room—a rare object where design, craft, and visual drama converge.
A thrilling piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
18th Century Medical Syringe
Located in London, GB
stopper in place after all these years, a rare object of medical history.
Dimensions in inches: H 4” x W
Category
Antique 1780s Unknown Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber
Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Catch-All / Centerpiece, France, 19th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
in France
Date: 19th century
A rare and soulful object that bridges nature, craft, and design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Coconut, Natural Fiber
$634 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Opaline and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Stand, “Soap Bubble” Hues
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
exemplifies the sophistication and romantic sensibility of the Charles X era. A rare and poetic object
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
Dome Mirror by John Vieweg
Located in Geneve, CH
creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated. It is
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plywood
$6,604 / item
Glove Couch by John Vieweg
Located in Geneve, CH
that creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$47,555 / item
Josef Frank Brass and Mirror Tray/Plateau for Svenskt Tenn Swedish modern, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
objects. Rare and collectible, it embodies Frank’s humanistic approach to design, where beauty and utility
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Wirkkala’s design a timeless modern feeling and this is very rare Finnish glass design object from one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$369 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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