Decorative Objects
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Agate
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century North American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Japanese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Stoneware, Pottery
1920s Spanish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Mirror, Murano Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s European Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Pottery
1960s European Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1960s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cement
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alpaca, Glass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Czech Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
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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