Decorative Objects
2010s Polish Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
1860s Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s French Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s British Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Agate
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s European Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Horn
1790s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Zinc
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Decorative Objects
Other
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta
2010s American Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
1980s British Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery, Ceramic, Porcelain
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete, Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Cement, Marble
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Decorative Objects
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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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