Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 2000s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Clay
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Mirror, Talosel
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1870s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
1890s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Pine
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Plaster
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1880s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Meissen
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1990s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1810s Swedish Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
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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