Decorative Objects
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx, Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Majolica
2010s Unknown Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Objects
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Decorative Objects
Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Tin
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Marble
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Country Vintage Decorative Objects
Linen, Wicker
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
Wicker
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Edwardian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Objects
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Decorative Objects
Crystal
2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Organic Material, Epoxy Resin
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Earthenware
1920s Indonesian Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
2010s Unknown Decorative Objects
Malachite
1920s Italian Rustic Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Decorative Objects
Petrified Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Danish Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
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 Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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