Decorative Objects
2010s American Futurist Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Gold
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Agate, Gold Plate
19th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1870s American American Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1860s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s Portuguese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Slate, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Canadian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Mexican Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
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 Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.