Decorative Objects
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Maiolica
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 2000s French Other Decorative Objects
Corian
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s European Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Copper
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass, Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
1850s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1790s French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1860s German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Porcelain
2010s American Decorative Objects
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Mexican Other Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1860s French Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Resin, Lucite
1870s French Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
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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