Decorative Objects
19th Century European Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1950s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century American British Colonial Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze, Copper
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s British Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Coral, Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Other
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s British Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Griotte Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Walnut, Fiberglass, Polystyrene
Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1890s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
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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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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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.