Decorative Objects
19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1930s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Silver
2010s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1860s American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
18th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1820s Austrian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Decorative Objects
Onyx, Silver
1890s Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Objects
Silver
1930s European British Colonial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1950s Mexican Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1890s German Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Pewter
1920s British Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1970s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century European Decorative Objects
Silver
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1820s English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1970s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
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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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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