Decorative Objects
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1990s Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Majolica
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Objects
Onyx
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Zinc
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ash
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Velvet, Wood, Burl
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century American Georgian Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
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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