Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany, Yew
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 1900s British Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s English Gothic Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Teak, Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Australian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Nickel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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