Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Cork
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
1960s German Vintage Decorative Objects
Amethyst
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Brazilian Vintage Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
2010s French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Decorative Objects
Plywood
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Fiberglass
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Resin
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble, Onyx
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Statuary Marble
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Nepalese Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
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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