Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Steel
1990s Decorative Objects
Masonite
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Decorative Objects
Sheepskin, Wool
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Gold Leaf
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Aluminum
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery, Clay
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Wool
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Shell
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Northern Irish Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Masonite, Plywood
1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art 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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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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