Decorative Objects
1870s Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
1880s Austrian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1950s British Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Olive
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1820s Antique Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Brass
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Ivory, Paint
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects
Cane, Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience
1880s American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects
Rattan
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Pottery
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
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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