Decorative Objects
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Cement
1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Cement, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Greek Medieval Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1900s Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Shagreen Stingray
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary German Country Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Empire Revival Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Glass, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
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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