Decorative Objects
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Decorative Objects
Velvet
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
20th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Objects
Stone
1990s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Zebra Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak, Burl
1960s Maltese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony, Wood
1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Maltese Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Burl
Mid-17th Century English Charles II Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 18th Century English Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony, Walnut, Pearwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Reed, Willow, Birch
19th Century Scottish Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany, Sycamore
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Objects
Lead
1890s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
1750s Great Britain (UK) George II Antique Decorative Objects
20th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Scottish Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Yew
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Irish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s Czech Decorative Objects
Glass
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century Burmese Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
18th Century and Earlier English Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
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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