Alfresco entertaining calls for lighter fare — and we don't mean just the menu. Set the table (and the tone) with these colorful, quirky pieces.

Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."

Overlooked since its 1970s heyday, the earthy, golden-brown stone is regaining popularity with collectors.

Spilling over with golden coins, this minaudière will make collectors feel like they hit the jackpot.

A hyperrealist canvas by Heinz Schönhammer transforms a café classic into an unforgettable still life.

From billiards rooms to libraries, tactile interiors are making screen-free living irresistible.

Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.

A person’s likeness captured by the hand of an artist has the power to captivate in a uniquely intimate way.

The flag is part of an archive assembled by the captain of one of the boats leading the assault on Utah Beach in Operation Neptune.

A pair of gold-and-diamond soccer balls could be the ultimate good luck charm—or celebratory souvenir— for diehard fans.