Decorative Objects
18th Century Spanish Country Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
1910s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta, Wood
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s German Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Pine, Paint
1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Lead
2010s American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Tin
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Decorative Objects
Wicker
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1880s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Coral
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Paper
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Maiolica
19th Century Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Paint
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Belgian Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary European Decorative Objects
Pyrite
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
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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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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