Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s Indian Agra Vintage Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pine
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron, Gold
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Driftwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Wire
19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Driftwood
1850s French International Style Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Glass
Early 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1820s French Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Brass
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1700s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s American Classical Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Early 19th Century Italian Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
1930s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Glass
1970s Swiss Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects
Kaolin, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Other
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1880s German Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
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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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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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
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.