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Modern accessories at ADORNO are the small objects that sharpen a room without crowding it: bowls, trays, vases, mirrors and vessels built from stoneware, glass, wood and metal rather than printed motifs or applied trim. The studios behind them tend to favor plain geometry, a single finish and a joint or seam left visible rather than hidden, so the material itself carries the piece. What ties the group together is restraint in form paired with attention to how light, patina or glaze behaves on a given surface.

Materials and finishes behind the range

Glazed stoneware appears most often, bringing warmth and a slightly irregular surface, since every glaze firing shifts tone a little from piece to piece. Glass follows, cold worked into flat planes or blown into rounded vessels that catch light rather than color it. Stainless steel and chrome appear in smaller numbers, chosen for how cleanly they reflect a room. Marble and cast metal sit at the heavier end, bringing weight and cool touch to a tray or bowl, while mirrorglass does double duty as both surface and reflector.

Color stays largely in the neutral range: silver, black, white, off-white and dark gray dominate, with amber glass and bronze metal used sparingly for warmth, and multicolor reserved for pieces that lean toward eclectic or art deco references within an otherwise modern frame.

How these pieces are made

Technique explains most of what you see. Metalwork and metal casting give steel and chrome their sharp edges and poured forms. Glassblowing and glass cold working produce, respectively, the rounded vessel and the cut or polished flat surface, while glass casting sits between the two, letting a maker build thickness and internal clarity that blown glass cannot. Stone carving removes rather than adds, so a marble piece often keeps visible tool marks as part of its surface. Hand-building and glazing cover most stoneware, each firing producing small variations that mark the piece as made rather than molded.

Some pieces come in open editions, others as unique pieces.

Choosing a piece for scale, finish and placement

Start with scale relative to the surface it will sit on: a console or sideboard can carry a taller vase or a wide tray, while a narrow shelf asks for something low and self-contained. Match finish to what is already reflective or matte in the room, since two mirrored or chrome surfaces facing each other can compete rather than complement. Weight matters too, a cast metal or marble piece needs a surface that can bear it without looking strained.

  • For reflective rooms, steel, chrome or mirrorglass extend existing light.
  • For warmer, textured rooms, glazed stoneware or amber glass soften the palette.
  • For a single statement, choose one material and let the rest of the surface stay empty around it.

Where they sit in a room

Entryways take mirrors and trays well, since both get used daily and reward a hard, wipeable surface. Living rooms suit glass and ceramic vessels on a coffee table or shelf, paired loosely with modern tables that share the same plain lines. Dining spaces take stoneware and glazed bowls at the center of the table, while bedrooms generally call for smaller, quieter pieces in off-white or dark gray that do not compete with bedside lighting.

Caring for glass, metal and stoneware

Glass and mirrorglass need only a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to stay clear; grit under a cloth will scratch a polished surface over time. Steel and chrome resist tarnish but show fingerprints, so a quick wipe keeps the reflection even. Marble stains from acid and oil, so coasters and a dry surface matter more than any sealant. Glazed stoneware is best washed by hand to keep the finish intact.

For the wider range of finishes and forms, the full set of accessories spans beyond modern alone, while every piece built specifically around this style sits under modern design on ADORNO. Those drawn to the metal side of this group can look through metal accessories, and anyone after glaze and stoneware specifically will find more under ceramic accessories.

How do I choose a modern accessory for my home?

Look at the materials and lines already in the room, then pick a piece that works with them rather than against them. Stoneware, glass and steel in clean forms tend to sit well in most modern interiors.

What materials are modern accessories usually made from?

Stoneware and glass are most common, alongside wood, stainless steel and marble, often finished in chrome, bronze or a simple glaze. Each material carries its own weight and surface, so finishes range from matte stoneware to polished steel.

How do I care for glass, steel and stoneware accessories?

Wipe glass and steel with a soft, dry cloth to avoid streaks, and keep stoneware away from abrasive cleaners that can dull its glaze. Marble should be sealed and wiped promptly if it comes into contact with liquids, since it stains easily.

What size are modern accessories and where do they fit best?

Sizes vary widely, from small tabletop objects to larger floor or shelf pieces, so check the specific dimensions on each piece's page. A maker can confirm exact measurements through Chat with the maker.

Which rooms suit modern accessories?

Living rooms, entryways and dining spaces often anchor well around a modern accessory, since clean lines and simple materials read clearly in open spaces. Bathrooms and kitchens also suit glass or steel pieces built to handle moisture.

What are ADORNO's shipping, returns and authenticity policies?

Shipping is insured and sent worldwide. Returns are accepted within 14 days, except for made-to-order pieces, and every piece comes with a certificate of authenticity along with a lowest-price guarantee.