Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Brass
1960s Hungarian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
20th Century Malian Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
1850s North American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s Danish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1940s South American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Nepalese Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Porphyry, Ormolu
1960s Indian Agra Vintage Decorative Objects
Giltwood
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Cement
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Jacaranda, Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects
Bronze
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
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.