Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
16th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Granite
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1830s French Egyptian Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Composition
2010s Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Brass
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1880s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Steel, Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble
2010s Portuguese Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century German Victorian Decorative Objects
Paper
Late 20th Century Swedish Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Portuguese Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Paper, Plaster, Paint
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
16th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Clay
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Bronze
1980s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Clay
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 20th Century British Empire Revival Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Majolica, Terracotta
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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