Decorative Objects
16th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
16th Century European Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects
Stucco, Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
17th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Delft
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Steel
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Limestone
16th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Steel
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Leaf
1790s French Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Iron
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
18th Century Indian Antique Decorative Objects
Sandstone
18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects
Paint
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
16th Century Danish Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
16th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Granite
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
16th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
16th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-18th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Agate, Bronze
18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
18th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Oak
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Objects
Satinwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects
Gold, Enamel
Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Creamware
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble, Bronze
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects
17th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Porphyry
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
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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