Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Decorative Objects
Organic Material
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Paper
1920s Belgian Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Brass
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-20th Century European Adirondack Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Danish Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
20th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Objects
Plastic
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Zinc
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plywood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1990s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Plaster
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
20th Century Persian Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century European Decorative Objects
Silver
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wicker, Art Glass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Acrylic
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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