Decorative Objects
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Objects
Rattan, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Coral
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Objects
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Coral
2010s Danish Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Chrome, Aluminum
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Plaster
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
1780s American Chippendale Antique Decorative Objects
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Decorative Objects
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Resin
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Fabric, Wood, Burl
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Driftwood, Pine
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Brass
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Clay, Earthenware
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Objects
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze
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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