Decorative Objects
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Stone, Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Hardwood
1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1990s European Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Driftwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron, Gold
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Wood
2010s Afghan Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Cement
19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Driftwood
2010s South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Wire
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Mirror
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
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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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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