Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Bamboo
19th Century Polish Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Olive
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Carrara Marble
Early 2000s American Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Resin
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Polish Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Polish Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Moroccan Decorative Objects
Brass
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Polish Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Onyx, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Scottish Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 19th Century Danish Other Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Oak
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Rush, Pine
1920s Asian Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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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