Decorative Objects
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal, Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Epoxy Resin
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron, Metal
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Copper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Travertine
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Other
1980s Japonisme Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Pewter
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Sandstone, Steel
2010s American Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Travertine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Acrylic, Oak
1950s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1800s French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Decorative Objects
Birch
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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