Decorative Objects
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Onyx, Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s European Modern Decorative Objects
Ebony, Resin, Plastic
2010s European Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Synthetic
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Clay
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s American Decorative Objects
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Wire, Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Decorative Objects
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Crystal, Onyx, Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
2010s European Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Cast Stone
2010s German Country Decorative Objects
Crystal
1680s Albanian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
1980s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s French Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1870s Great Britain (UK) Charles II Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble, Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique 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.”
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