Decorative Objects
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Meissen
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1880s German Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Ormolu
1810s Swedish Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze
1990s Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1880s Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
1890s French Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century English Islamic Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Creamware
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1830s French Egyptian Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1870s French Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1880s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Steel, Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
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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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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