Decorative Objects
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Limestone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Statuary Marble
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Leather
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Jade
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster
20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Statuary Marble
1970s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Metal
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Alabaster
2010s European Minimalist Decorative Objects
Clay, Stoneware
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Wood
2010s French Other Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s European Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass, Metal
20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Glass, Bakelite
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Milk Glass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
1890s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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