Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Black Forest Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Ceramic
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Decorative Objects
Iron, Nickel
Early 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cedar
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
1780s French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron, Iron, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Paint, Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Pewter
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
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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