Decorative Objects
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1880s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Precious Stone
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper, Brass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Israeli Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1790s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Other
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Resin
Late 19th Century English Greco Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Creamware, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Alabaster
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s French Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Polyester, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s English Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Marble
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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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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