Decorative Objects
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Glass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Jade, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1820s American American Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Steel, Iron
Early 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1970s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Spelter
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Limestone
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Clay
Early 1700s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1820s French Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1760s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
1960s American Classical Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
1890s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 2000s American Black Forest Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Swiss Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 2000s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Clay
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects
Kaolin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Other
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
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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