Decorative Objects
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Copper, Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Murano Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Terracotta
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Stoneware
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Decorative Objects
Plastic
20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Stoneware
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Pottery
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1930s Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s European Decorative Objects
Onyx
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Copper
16th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
17th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Copper
1860s Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects
Stone, Steel
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
1940s French Vintage Decorative Objects
Crystal
1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble
19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects
Bronze
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
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
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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