Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Ivory
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Stoneware
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century German Decorative Objects
Composition, Spelter
1890s Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Teak
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s Belgian Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Agate, Onyx
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Composition
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Other
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Iraqi Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper
Early 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Straw, Wood
2010s American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Metal, Steel
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
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
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.