Decorative Objects
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Agate
1860s Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Nickel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Slate, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Ivory, Paint
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1970s Czech Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1880s French Romantic Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects
Enamel, Copper
1970s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1990s French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Crystal
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Art Glass
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Faience, Luster
19th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art 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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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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