Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1990s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Shell, Wood
1990s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Clay
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1980s Danish Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1980s Unknown Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Abalone, Mohair
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Objects
Eggshell
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s American Japonisme Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Greek Folk Art Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Objects
Paper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Cane, Reed, Pine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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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