Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
2010s Guatemalan Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
1960s European Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Maple
1950s Czech Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
1950s Czech Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Swedish Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Silver
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Decorative Objects
Crystal
18th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Textile, Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Straw, Beech, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Objects
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
Early 19th Century European Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Beech
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Scottish Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
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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