$500 / set
A Pair of Toy Pickup Trucks, 1950-60s
By Tonka
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of shelf sitter toy pickup trucks. A Tonka from the late 50s and a Structo from the 60s. 13 inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 5 inches tall
Metal
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Ribbed Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 4.75 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall, this vessel is the ideal size for a modest posy of wildflowers, a bundle of dried wheat, or simply displaying as a sculptural she...
Ceramic
Large Pair of English Staffordshire Shelf Sitters
Located in Highwood, IL
Cute, whimsical and full of charm and admiration, we proudly present this pair of English Staffordshire shelf sitter dogs. Glazed in a classic off-white color, with adorable faces, ...
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Shelf Sitters
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Hanover, MA
Three figures designed to 'sit' on the edge of a shelf, designed and signed by venerable Italian ceramicist, Marcello Fantoni for Raymor. A cave woman, monkey and cheetah (walked in...
Ceramic
Solid Brass Shelf Sitters by Dolbi Cashier
By Dolbi Cashier
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass sculpture of three women designed as a shelf sitter, by Dolbi-Cashier and produced in South Korea in the late 1970's early 1980's.
Brass
Maurice K. Grossman Arizona Modernist Studio Stoneware Cats Cradle Shelf Sitter
By Maurice K. Grossman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade 'Cats Cradle' shelf sitter created by Maurice Grossman of Tuscon Arizona, circa 1970s.
Stoneware
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.