Decorative Objects
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1830s Irish William IV Antique Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ash
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Paint
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Decorative Objects
Plastic, Foam, Wood, Textile, Glass
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s French Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Cement, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Cement, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Cement, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Cement, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Wood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Early 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Rattan, Bamboo
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Tang Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
20th Century European Other Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Other
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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