Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Willow
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Composition
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ostrich Leather, Silk, Wood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron
1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 20th Century Swedish Decorative Objects
Iron
1980s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
20th Century Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Paper, Plaster, Paint
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1980s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal, Wire
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century British Empire Revival Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1990s Danish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Amethyst
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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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