Decorative Objects
19th Century British Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Copper, Iron
20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Concrete
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Steel, Iron
1950s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
1960s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Stone, Brass
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1970s European Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Bakelite
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s American Industrial Decorative Objects
Steel
1880s American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Silver
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Earthenware
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Pewter
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Glass, Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Iron
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Objects
Wood, Beech
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1940s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1950s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Marble
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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