Decorative Objects
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s American Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s Asian Vintage Decorative Objects
Clay
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Resin, Mirror, Foam
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1910s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
2010s Mexican American Colonial Decorative Objects
Clay
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Afghan Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Porcelain
2010s Dutch Decorative Objects
Beech, Wood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Jade, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Earthenware, Clay
1920s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Decorative Objects
Metal, Wrought Iron
1910s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Objects
Maple
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Objects
Enamel, Pewter
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s English Decorative Objects
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather
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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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
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Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
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
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
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.