Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
16th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Limestone
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Cement
1980s Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Masonite, Paint
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 19th Century Hungarian Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Felt, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Decorative Objects
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
1980s North American Vintage Decorative Objects
Masonite
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century English Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
1980s Burmese Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Bentwood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Swiss Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Egyptian Decorative Objects
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Velvet
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1840s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Patent Leather
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s French Greek Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Stone
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Wood
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Malachite, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
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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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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