Decorative Objects
18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Shell
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Other Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century American Craftsman Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Aluminum
20th Century North American Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Concrete
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary British Decorative Objects
Brass
18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century English Decorative Objects
Paint, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Chrome
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects
Tin
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood, Paint
1970s Bohemian Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal, Steel
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican American Colonial Decorative Objects
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Oak, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Plastic
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper
1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Steel, Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s Indian Agra Vintage Decorative Objects
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Pine
1850s French International Style Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Clay, Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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