Decorative Objects
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
1890s French Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1980s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Islamic Antique Decorative Objects
Gesso, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Decorative Objects
Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Creamware
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1960s British Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Spanish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s Austrian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
16th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Iron, Gold Leaf
16th Century Danish Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Willow
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
16th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Granite
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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