Decorative Objects
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
17th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1980s Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1940s Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Ceramic
20th Century Malian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1820s Italian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Copper, Iron
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Jade
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Silver, Enamel
1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1930s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chestnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Glass
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique 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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