Decorative Objects
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1930s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Straw, Blown Glass
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Empire Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 20th Century Empire Decorative Objects
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1980s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century Empire Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Tin
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Clay, Terracotta
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Sicilian Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Giltwood
19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Clay, Terracotta
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
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.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.