Decorative Objects
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Decorative Objects
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Resin, Plaster
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Pewter
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Objects
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Brass, Pewter
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Malachite
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Early 1900s American Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Shagreen, Wood
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
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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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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