Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
1940s South American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1910s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 2000s Italian Decorative Objects
Cotton
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Copper, Iron
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1850s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Copper
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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
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