Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1890s Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Faience
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Paper
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Tin
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Austrian Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Brass
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century European French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, 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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