Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Oak
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1880s Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Resin
1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1960s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Stone
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Gold, Enamel
1970s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s English Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wire
1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Bone, Wood
1850s English Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pine
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Elm, Oak
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Textile, Wood, Paper
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Natural Fiber
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Wood, Maple
Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster
1920s Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Decorative Objects
Hardwood
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Bentwood
20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1790s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1990s British Folk Art Decorative Objects
Driftwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Soapstone
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Teak
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Maple, Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Wood, Paper
19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
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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