Oscar Bach Compote
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Centerpieces
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Candlesticks
Bronze
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Ceramic
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Gold
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Georgian Crystal Serveware
Crystal
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century German Candelabras
Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Candlesticks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
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Vintage 1930s American Centerpieces
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Bronze
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.