Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Enamel
1920s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Moroccan Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Moroccan Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Milk Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Marble, Porphyry, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
1850s Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel, Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel, Steel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
2010s American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Bronze
1760s English Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1880s French Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
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 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.”
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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