Decorative Objects
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s French Country Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Earthenware
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Ivory, Paint
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass, Art Glass
1860s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Other Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1880s Russian Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Marble
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Leather
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Concrete
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery, Paint
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Ivory, Paint
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Clay, Terracotta
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Early 1800s Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
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 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
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