Decorative Objects
1880s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s French Primitive Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1990s French Primitive Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Brazilian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Rattan
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Pottery
1850s Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Thai Decorative Objects
Resin
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Israeli Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Shell
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Dutch Vintage Decorative Objects
Gesso
1910s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
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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