Decorative Objects
Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Other
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass, Stained Glass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s British Decorative Objects
Other
2010s British Decorative Objects
Other
2010s British Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1970s North American Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1990s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
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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