Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Slate, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Sandstone
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass, Pewter
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Granite, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Terracotta
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chestnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Granite, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Gold
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plaster
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Concrete
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.
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