Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Plaster
1920s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Concrete
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
17th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 1900s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
20th Century Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold, Silver, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
18th Century Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cast Stone, Zinc
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
18th Century and Earlier Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Paint
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s Chinese Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1930s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Tin, Pewter
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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