Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Steel
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Austrian Decorative Objects
Shell, Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Velvet, Blown Glass, Softwood
1960s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1880s French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1800s Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cocobolo, Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel, Nickel
1850s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Walnut
1980s English Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Teak
20th Century American Baroque Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century German Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century French Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel, Nickel
20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
19th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1860s French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Onyx, Spelter
Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wicker, Plexiglass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Straw
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects
Cherry
1890s Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Bamboo
1980s Swedish Brutalist 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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