Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Limestone
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Meissen
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
1810s German Rococo Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Mexican American Colonial Decorative Objects
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Plastic
1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 2000s Dutch Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Quartz, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Bronze
1860s British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Thai Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Mirror, Reclaimed Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Paper
19th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
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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Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
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
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.