Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Micronesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass
20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
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.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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