Decorative Objects
1890s American Federal Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Paint
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Tôle
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century Austrian Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1830s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century German Empire Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porphyry, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Metal
1950s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Silver, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Ormolu
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
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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