Decorative Objects
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Steel
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Limestone
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Limestone
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Art Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
16th Century European Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
2010s Dutch Industrial Decorative Objects
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper, Resin
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass, Metal
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Opal, Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine, Stone
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Stone
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
2010s American Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Other
19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown 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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