Decorative Objects
1990s French Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Pine
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Zinc
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Slate
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Rosewood
1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Acrylic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Beech
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome
19th Century British Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Iron
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
1970s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1890s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s English Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1820s French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
19th Century German Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Clay
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1990s European Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Leather, Carbon Fiber
19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Zinc
1970s Swedish Vintage Decorative Objects
Driftwood, Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
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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Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.