Decorative Objects
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Limestone
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Enamel
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1990s European Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Limestone
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Mirror, Talosel
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Plaster
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
1880s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Meissen
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
1960s Spanish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
Early 2000s Decorative Objects
Other
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s French Other Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Danish Brutalist Decorative Objects
Cement
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Nickel
2010s American Decorative Objects
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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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