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Decorative Objects For Sale
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark gray modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped ceramic vase with a mother of pearl like shine, green accents, geometric belt around the belly and two ora...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau centerpiece planter by Victor SAGLIER, 12 rue d'Enghien , Paris, France, ca.1890. Silverplate metal. Black patina in the hollows to accentuate the reliefs. Height ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people. The truth is ,chains as we see them in the moment will either resonate the first or the latter symbolism depending on the emotions we feel at the moment. This eye-catching wall hanging adds a nomadic and mystical feel to any room. Created through a hand-intensive process of linking hand built stoneware rings of different sizes, this wall hanging is a dynamic decoration for an eclectic bedroom...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic vase in Rimini Blu with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Rimini Blu was devised by Aldo Londi in 1959 and quickly became the company's...
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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

George III Mansion Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Jens Jensen matte glaze floral theme mantel vase or urn. Marked 1929 XXIX on base with shape 604 DD, signed with encircled J with wings. Jens Jacob Herring Krug Je...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Design Italia 1970s Style Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Amber Murano glass bowl with very pleasant shades. Multi-shaped oval body. Design attributable to a production by Flavio Poli. Made in Italy in the 60s. No signature or attribution m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Fish Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1920s. Superb work with Bonome's specific colors : green, red and blue. Height: 15.2"(38.7cm) , Width: 14...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

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Oak

Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in yellow, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Gripoix Floral Arrangement, from the former YSL Showroom on West 57th St in New York City. One of an important trio that were used for decoration within the Lalanne designed iron showcases...
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1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Small Brass Mask Face Table Top Surrealist Sculpture 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Small-scale brass surrealist mask sculpture by Sculptura Inc 1961 Solid brass face mounted atop a three leg base Original metal tag to interior 3 inch width 3.5 inch depth 3 inch ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and orange glazed earthenware bowl produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

French Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple and dog surrounded by hand-painted gold detail i the Regency design style. Gold hand-painted detail featured on lid, front, sides and back of box. Great as a standalone piece or to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other items on a desk, vanity, dresser, etc. Marked on underside as shown in last image, 'Made in France', 'Hand Decorated'. Box is a nice size. Dimensions: 2.75" Height x 4.13" Depth x 6.5" Width. Jewelry and other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Jewelry Box
French Porcelain Jewelry Box
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Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Exceptional table cigar or cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and decorated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels over guilloché engraving. Finely hand...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Blue and White Ceramic Vase by Zaccagnini from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Blue ceramic vase with white ribbon, made by Zaccagnini in the 1950s Ø cm 14 h cm 40 Ugo Zaccagnini is a name that resonates in the field of Italian ceramics, inextricably linked to the production of high quality majolica and ceramics. Born in 1868, Zaccagnini dedicated his life to the creation of unique works, characterized by technical mastery and refined aesthetic taste. Zaccagnini began his career at the famous Richard-Ginori manufactory, where he acquired a solid technical and artistic education. In 1905, together with other master ceramists, they decided to found their own factory, "Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli", in Sesto Fiorentino. The style of production is characterized by a strong link with the Tuscan tradition, with references to the Della Robbia ceramics...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Marble, Spelter

19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 19th century Grand Tour, French, Inkwell in the form of Napoleon’s tomb. The patinated black iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter a...
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Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Art Deco brass Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural conical form modernist Ikebana vase. This is a rare and hard to find form. It's artist signed on the base and labeled twice. It looks unused. Japan, 1960
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...
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1960s European Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green Pink
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bowl by Seguso is in very nice vintage condition, having no...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Post-Modern wrought iron candlesticks, Sweden, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern wrought iron and oak candle holders, Sweden, 70s. Made of hand-worked wrought iron and chrome-plated, and stained oak wood. Of a certain brutalist style mixed with Memphi...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Bird Sculpture Vistosi Murano Mid Century Modern Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Iconic, rare mid century modern masterpeice Alessandro Pianon Pulcini bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano circa 1963. Hand blown cased blue glass body wit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Art Glass Apple and Pear
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage art glass fruit in the shapes of an apple and a pear. Vibrant yellow and orange coloring to the glass with green leaves. Measurements: Apple: 4"Dia x 4.75"H Pear: ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Zenith Sculpture, Handmade Organic Shape in White
Located in New York, US
Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...
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2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Blue and White Delft Jar Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Ca. 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This fine 18th-century Dutch Delft jar was hand painted in blue and white circa 1780. The octagonal body is decorated with a swirling cobalt blue floral design. The painter’s confide...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Lalique France - Vase Tourbillons Scrolls Green Crystal NEW IN BOX
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tourbillons" made in green crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique from 1926. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful color. New in box. height: 20;8...
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2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Whisper Vase Sculpture, Handmade Organic Shape in Terracotta Red
Located in New York, US
Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...
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2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of pure white onyx. The vase is hand sculpted, starting from a large block of white onyx which has been carefully selected...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

“Cyclo” Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing Cyclo, a versatile and elegantly crafted bowl made from premium marble stone. Cyclo blends natural beauty with functional design, making it a perfect addition to any spac...
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2010s European Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue made of turquoise-blue glazed ceramic, China, numbered 210 on the bottom, circa mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Wild Haired Buck Toothed Sallingboe Trolls from Teak, Denmark
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully wild haired but shy classics of the 1950-1960s from Denmark: the design is following the lead of Hans Bolling and Kay Bojesen. Featuring here two very shy and ''we-haven...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Rope, Fur, Teak, Leather

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Europa, Germany, 2 Jewels, Brass Faux Leather Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Europa alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Kuping Vase Jug, Handmade Textured Terracotta Organic Shape in Blue
Located in New York, US
The Kuping Vase, boasting a unique narrow shape and textured details, subtly elevates vignettes. Handcrafted from terracotta clay, it features a soft rustic finish that exudes rustic...
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2010s Indonesian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

1960s Astonishing Large Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 6,29" diameter x 3,54" H inches cm 16 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Drip Glazed Large Ceramic Urn Form Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern drip glazed large urn form ceramic art pottery vase In the manner of Rookwood Pottery Circa Late 20th Century Glazed ceramic combining red, yellow, and gold ton...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...
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1820s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint

Osvaldo Rectangular Frame by Braganti
Located in Milan, IT
The luxurious encounter between fine natural leather and polished sterling silver 925 lends this frame its refined opulent character. The rectangular, glistening structure (2.5cm wid...
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2010s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, France, circa 1910 A very rare vase by Daum Frères, cameo glass, enameled, in unusual shape. An etched spring landscape with trees and shrubs in transparen...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

"Head of Medusa" Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Josef Müllner
By Josef Müllner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Medusa head was marked J. Müllner, dated 1918 and stamped ‘Österr. Gesellsch. Z. Förderung D. Medaillenkunst und Kleinplastik’, with the stamp GMK 16 and Eisengiesserei A. G. Wi...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

Vintage Solid Brass Container with Lid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass container / caddy with lid. Each side has a lion head with ring handle.
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Yellow Wrapped Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage 80s postmodern ceramic vase. Unique wrapped design, finished in a glossy pale yellow glaze. Nice large versatile size.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Flower Bouquet Vintage Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as...
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1960s German Louis XV Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a converted movement to quartz and is in excellent working order having been fully se...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

1970 s Scheurich Keramic West German Ceramic Vase 284-47
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Scheurich West German Vase 284-47. With strong ochre, brown and white glaze. Marked on base: 284-47 W. Germany. In very good vintage condition. A beautiful addition to any mod...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Naïve Floral Pitcher Vase, circa 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1950s handmade, hand-painted ceramic Mediterranean style pitcher vase. Simplistic red brick colored flowers on green stems on warm cream yellow base. Beautiful vintage condition. D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay

Louis-Albert Carvin German Shepherd Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing huge German Shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and onyx. Spelter dog. Marble and onyx base. Height: 16.9"(43cm), width: 19.6"(49.8cm)...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Postmodern Black Marble Jar / Vase.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern Black Marble Jar / Vase.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
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1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal

GIANT Cachepot Planter 1950s by Huber Roethe Landshut mid-century art pottery
By Huber-Roethe
Located in Landshut, BY
GIANT Cachepot Planter 1950s by Huber Roethe Landshut (that´s where we´re based) mid-century art pottery Design Period mid 1950s Production Period 1952-1957 Country of Manufact...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi
By Brancusi
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture, Inspired by Brancusi's Style – Unique Work by Unknown Artist" Unveil the beauty of early 20th century artistry with this remarkable wooden scul...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

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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