Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
1850s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1890s Italian Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Leather
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1840s American Federal Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Cast Stone
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Teak
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
16th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 1800s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Baltic Antique Decorative Objects
Birch
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
17th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s German Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Clay
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century European Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
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19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Quartz, Other
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
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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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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