Decorative Objects
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Objects
Brass
1850s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Steel
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Objects
Shell
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
2010s British Victorian Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Lacquer
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver
19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1830s Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Decorative Objects
Shell
1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Silver
1920s French Late Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1880s French Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Decorative Objects
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary South African Victorian Decorative Objects
Horn
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s British Victorian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1880s American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Marble, 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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