Decorative Objects
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1790s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Danish Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects
Brass
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Federal Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
1850s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1810s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Paper
1820s European Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
1810s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century 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.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.