Decorative Objects
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Lucite
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1860s Antique Decorative Objects
Majolica
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Other Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 20th Century Other Decorative Objects
Metal
17th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Clay
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Wood
1890s German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Bronze
1990s French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Mirror
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Sicilian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone, Marble
18th Century South Korean Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1990s Russian Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Glass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu
1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Brass
1990s French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
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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