Decorative Objects
1970s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1810s Swedish Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Objects
Maple
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1770s Irish Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Velvet
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Horn
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Cement
2010s Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Oak
2010s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Concrete, Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s African Modern Decorative Objects
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Steel, Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ultrasuede, 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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