Decorative Objects
1980s Hungarian Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s American Futurist Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Brass
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Pine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1830s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Sheffield Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Armenian Tribal Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1880s Austrian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Malachite, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper
1820s Scottish George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Other
1980s Canadian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Brass
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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