Decorative Objects
1960s Belgian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Bamboo
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver, Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Moorish Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Mahogany
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pewter
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1930s French Other Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery, Clay
1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Pottery
1950s Czech Vintage Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1930s Danish Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Enamel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
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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