Decorative Objects
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1930s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1940s Hungarian Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s Swedish Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Acrylic
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Guinean Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Stainless Steel
20th Century African Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Amethyst
1990s Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Decorative Objects
Platinum
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Decorative Objects
Platinum
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Oak
2010s Decorative Objects
Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Decorative Objects
Platinum
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Birch, Burl
20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Maple, Teak, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine, Marble
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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