Decorative Objects
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Fiberglass, Plaster
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Decorative Objects
Pine, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Stone
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Walnut
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Congolese Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Belarusian Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1880s Dutch Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
20th Century Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wire
1940s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Tôle
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Brazilian International Style Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Concrete
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Bronze
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s Namibian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1960s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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 Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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