Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sandstone
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Griotte Marble
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Sheffield Plate
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
20th Century English Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1890s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Bone
1960s African Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Canadian Decorative Objects
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Wire
1890s Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s Indian Country Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Pewter
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1890s German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Clay
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bakelite
18th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Granite, Brass
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, 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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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.