Decorative Objects
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Pine, Fruitwood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Nickel
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Silver
19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Chrome
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
1890s Dutch Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1910s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1920s Indian Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Plaster
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Decorative Objects
Enamel
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 1900s American Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Pottery
1820s French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Glass
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Steel
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Zinc
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1910s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Country Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s Belgian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1910s English Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Silver
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 Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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