Decorative Objects
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Bakelite
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Fiberglass
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Ebony
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Nickel
2010s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1960s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Clay
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Plastic
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Decorative Objects
Bamboo
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
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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