Boehm Birds
Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak, Hardwood
Antique 1880s German Other Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Centerpieces
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks
Elm, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Stoneware
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Table Lamps
Porcelain
1880s Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Vases
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
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.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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