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Rare Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very unusual Chinese export porcelain bowl. It has bright colors with a lot of gold throughout. Height: 5 in, Width: 10 in, Base Width: 5.25 in
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Highly Rare Art Deco Bronze Box, General Bronze Corp, Roman Bronze Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrating the formation of the General Bronze Corporation, this beautifully crafted bronze box was created in 1928. It is decorated with high-style Art Deco motifs on two sides, an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare yellow Rookwood “Violets” vase is a beautiful specimen and in remarkable condition
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare American Bronze Sculpture of Prison Reformer Thomas Mott Osborne
By Kunst Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
rare cast Patinated lost-wax cast bronze Signed in cast "V. Meserendino Sc. NY 1929" Cast by the Kunst
Category

20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bing Grøndahl, rare porcelain figurine of a Doberman pinscher.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, rare porcelain figurine of a Doberman pinscher. Model number 2244. Approximately
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s
By Gräfenroda Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
and pants, green coat. Rare collector's item, hard to find, original from the GDR era. This is an
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Intact Blue White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Agate Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core, Intact ▫️
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Intact Blue White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Agate Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core, Intact ▫️
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage Rare Sommerso Glass Fish by Marcolin Brothers, 1960s
By FM Konstglas 1
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Rare FM Konstglas Ronneby amber fish 32cm long of the 1960s A beautiful and rare example of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930 s
Located in Barcelona, ES
EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Missoni Cloissone Vase Large Colors Rare
By Missoni Home
Located in Long Island, NY
Missoni Cloissone Vase Rare . Colorfull Zig Zag .Large . Tube Round 13.5” x 6”
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson
By Mari Simmulson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Flavio Poli BOLLICINE Vase, Murano
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984); Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent; circa 1938 Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Fantastic rare large pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic rare large pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures having a fantastic rare pair
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Alfredo Barbini VAMSA Toucan Bird Sfumato Sommerso Murano Glass Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, V.A.M.S.A.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and exquisite art glass toucan bird sculpture by murano glass artist Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

Rare Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Glazed stone ware.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large Staffordshire Pottery Otter Hunter Spill Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire spill vase with a hunting theme which features an otter hunter, his dogs and an otter impaled on his spear. Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base ...
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Pair of 1900s Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 1900s vases in glazed stoneware, decorated with hunting birds, insects, leaves and fruit, ribbons and masks of lion. The inside is lined with a container of tinplate.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rare 1940 Biomorphic Pink Flamingo Florida Ceramic Ashtray by Kenmar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century biomorphic pink and green Florida Pink Flamingo ceramic ashtrays with a flamingo by the shoreline. The ashtray features a beautifully detailed hand-painted scene of a Fla...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Mischievous” by Paul Philippe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisite and rare example of Paul Philippe's Mischievous finished in a brilliant polychromed
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda teacup , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda teacup , 1980’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass PAIR of Blue Alabstro Opaline Glass FISH
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
a rare occurrence to come across a still complete pair. A matching Ellipse shaped console bowl from
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Bjorkshult Swedish Pair of Glass Fish Figurines, Elegance Craftsmanship - RARE
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Bjorkshult Swedish Glass Fish Figurine – A Study in Elegance and Craftsmanship. Two ornamental figures shaped as fishes. Made by the glassblower Ragnar Johansson. This exqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 18th-Century Painter s Stand with Candlestick Arms and Palette
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare and fascinating 18th-century painter’s stand is a unique piece of artistic history
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Stan Bitters Tall Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
By Stan Bitters
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s Stan Bitters RARE Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture. This RARE Monumental Mid
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Iconic Surrealism Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Friedeberg (1936-), circa 1960s. The tabletop model is of rare rendition in large size showcasing a hand with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Rare Pair of 19th Century Spelter Figural Cavalier Sculptures
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of 19th Century French spelter figural sculptures depicting a pair of cavalier military
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in Dereham, GB
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Weller COPPERTONE Frog / Sprinkler, Rudolph Lorber Design
By Weller Pottery
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co. Marking(s); signed Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 12"w, 9.5"d Additional Information: Th...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany early 20th Century A wooden carved children's
Category

Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century Item e7297 A wooden carved
Category

Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics. 20th century. Marked. In
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Children Carousel Bear, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Bear, Germany early 20th Century Item e7299 A wooden carved
Category

Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Sculpture in Pine by Johnny Mattsson, 1950 s
By Johnny Mattsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Sculpture in Pine by Johnny Mattsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Pine Style
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder
By Arthur Court
Located in Van Nuys, CA
intricate aluminum serve ware, his 1980s hand-carved wood pieces are rare and showcase his dedication to
Category

Vintage 1980s Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
displayed one’s fortunes. Sirih or Betel boxes with gold mounts are rare because the gold was often melted
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare, very decorative and lifelike horse made of leather. Probably from the house
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare glazed ceramic figurine "Malin". 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare glazed ceramic figurine "Malin". 1970s. In perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Statue Bulldog Pug with Puppies Art Nouveau Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful rare antique statue, Art Nouveau figure of a bulldog or pug with a basket in its mouth
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramic. Late 20th century. Marked
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Sophisticated 1970 Buste in Art Deco Style
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful 1970s buste in Art Deco style. This is large buste can be used to display scarves, glasses or hats. The bust will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost...
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Art Deco Busts

Materials

Epoxy Resin

1940s Rare Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Vase
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare vase designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö. Features a really interesting design and colors, a
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare, Unique Large Seashell Silver Swan By Gabriella Binazzi
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this beautiful large Italian Swan in Silver Plate & Brass black with a Large Seashell. This figurine sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi, but not signed, C.1960., Great detail...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Toni Hambleton Sculpture Edition Series Puerto Rico Artist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Toni Hambleton is a Mexican born artist living most of her adult life in Puerto Rico. She is known for her architectural and wall mounted pieces. This piece was done for a 2007 Gala...
Category

Early 2000s Puerto Rican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Exceptionally Rare Chamberlains Worcester Pea Hen and Chicks, c1821
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Exceptionally Rare Chamberlains Worcester Pea Hen and Chicks, c1821 Additional information: Date
Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Large Fragrance Factice The Dreamer by Versace 1990s
By Versace, Rosenthal, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
diamond shaped top. This piece transcends into an iconic sculpture. A very unique and rare piece of art
Category

1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Natural Specimen Of Rare Bastnasite Crystals From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
, KPK Province, Pakistan Treatment: Repaired This natural specimen features rare bastnäsite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s This stunning and rare large ceramic vase is a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Midcentury Murano Glass Vase Fazzoletto, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murrine vase Ercole Barovier 1930
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier C., Ercole Barovier
Located in Zurich, CH
look foward to meeting you. Authentic Certified Many of the rare objects are proofed through a
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murrine vase Ercole Barovier 1930
Murrine vase Ercole Barovier 1930
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Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made during the 1950s Made from solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Rare Green Fluorite, U.V Reactive, from Madagascar.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
These specimen of green Fluorites from Madagascar are becoming rarer and rarer with time. This one
Category

2010s Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...
Category

Vintage 1940s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century PRIM bakelite table or wall clock
By PRIM Clocks
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare clock from Czech manufacturer PRIM. Manufactured in former Czechoslovakia in 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Sculptural Amethyst Cluster with Rare Orange Scalenohedral Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
rare orange scalenohedral Calcite crystals growing naturally over deep purple Amethyst points. This
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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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.