Decorative Objects
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Pine
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1880s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Objects
Maple
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1780s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Wood, Feathers
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
2010s English Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Mexican American Colonial Decorative Objects
Clay
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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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.