Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1820s French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Antique Decorative Objects
Sycamore
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s German Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Brazilian Tribal Decorative Objects
Reed
20th Century Egyptian Decorative Objects
Limestone
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1930s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Softwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble
2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble, Travertine, Onyx
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1940s Argentine Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Walnut
2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
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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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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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
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
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.