Decorative Objects
20th Century Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver
1880s French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Gold
20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1800s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1810s English Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
1880s French Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Slate, Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Tibetan Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1910s Japanese Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Jade, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Crystal, 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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