Decorative Objects
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Objects
Other
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Quartz, Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
20th Century Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1850s Czech Other Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Granite, Bronze
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Other Decorative Objects
Boxwood, Paper
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Granite, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Fiberglass
1920s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Iron
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1870s French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tibetan Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
20th Century Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
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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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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