Decorative Objects
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Granite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Plexiglass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects
Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Silver
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Danish Decorative Objects
Granite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1980s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
20th Century French Other Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects
Bronze
17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects
Marble, Brass
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Cane
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Other Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Silver
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects
Silver
18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary South American Decorative Objects
Onyx
Late 19th Century European Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Birch, Fruitwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone, Onyx, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Decorative Objects
Porcelain
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Brazilian Other Decorative Objects
Steel
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Wood
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Wood
1920s Swiss Vintage Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1980s Victorian Vintage Decorative Objects
Iron
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware, Organic Material
2010s Decorative Objects
Leather
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Paint, Wood
1970s Vintage Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
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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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
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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
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.