Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Decorative Objects
Beech
Early 20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Objects
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 2000s French Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Resin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Country Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
2010s Colombian Primitive Decorative Objects
Cane
Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 2000s American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Clay
Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
1980s American Native American Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s German Romantic Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Wicker
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Plastic
20th Century English Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Antler, Fruitwood
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Decorative Objects
Antler, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Decorative Objects
Steel
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1840s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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