Decorative Objects
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Composition
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Granite, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Composition
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1930s Danish Minimalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
16th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience, Glass
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Glass
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Wire, Metal
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Macassar
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
16th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
16th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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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
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.