Decorative Objects
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Stainless Steel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Stainless Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Stainless Steel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
1830s French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1880s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Danish Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Decorative Objects
Metallic Thread
18th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Cotton
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Walnut
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
2010s Italian Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Mirror, Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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