25 Best Decorative Art Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art. more

Two freaks explore antiques every week. Updates Wednesday.

A deep dive into history through the lens of jewelry! I'm Melise, a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole of jewelry history, exploring topics that will expand our view of our ancient ancestors as sophisticated, accomplished cultures whose techniques and ideas about adornment are still relevant today. Jewelry is, after all, the most personal and meaningful form of art humans can create. more

Jewels are the starting point to discuss past eras, romance, lost fortunes, revolution, precious stones and personal histories. This podcast explores every facet of jewellery from who makes it, to who wears it, and why and is a must-listen for everyone who loves jewellery or might be buying a piece of jewellery; anyone interested in design and history; and all those who love a rollicking real-life story. Carol Woolton is Britain's leading authority on jewellery and gemstones and has entertained and informed the readers of British Vogue and Tatler as Jewellery Editor for more than 25 years. She is a writer, lecturer, historian, editor, curator, stylist, and author of five books on the fascinating subject of jewellery. She has contributed widely to magazines, newspapers and online supplements around the world including the Financial Times, Vogue China, Vanity Fair, Air Mail, American Vogue, Tatler and the Daily Telegraph. Carol mentors and promotes young jewellers and designers and is a founder member of the Leopards charity (#londonleopards), established in 2016, to preserve the expertise, innovation and design excellence in jewellery as well as identifying and nurturing young talent critical to its future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Listen in as the superlatively knowledgeable Mitchell Owens, Decorative Arts editor at AD (@ADaesthete), talks with the greatest design-world talents of our time about all things aesthetic. From the legacy of iconic decorators to the promise of design's future, his lively, bold, and engaging conversations truly appeal to a mixed audience of industry pros and design enthusiasts. New episodes Tuesdays. more

The world's greatest podcast dedicated to the art and artists of hand engraving.

The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history.  From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage.  Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers and rebels from the world of pottery, architecture and design.  Full of revelation, insight and practical expertise, The History of Ceramics offers an alternative history to our times. more

Bringing you audio podcast interviews focusing on the full range of collecting antiques, art, decorative art as well as auctions and the history of it all. We conduct interviews with Auctioneers, Artists, Antique Dealers, Art Dealers, Appraisers, Experts & Specialists, Historians, Curators, Avid Collectors, Show Promoters and more. We hope to provide information touching on all segments of the industry. more

Contemporary design and craft in Australia.Season 3 goes behind the scenes of the 2023 MAKE Award, Australia's newest and richest national award celebrating innovation in contemporary craft and design. Meet the winner Vipoo Srivilasa; and finalists High Tea with Mrs Woo; Julie Blyfield, Csongvay Blackwood, and Johannes Kuhnen. Hear from MAKE Award judges Jason Smith, Hyeyoung Cho and Brian Parkes.Season 2 is all about ceramics - production pottery, teaching and learning with clay, museum collections, personal collecting, working with galleries, and ceramics writing and photography. Hear from Ilona Topolcsanyi, Brett Stone, Jane Sawyer, Robyn Phelan and Eva Czernis-Ryl. Season 1 explores the Masters of Craft - nationally and internationally acclaimed Australian craftspeople working in ceramics, jewellery, textiles and metal. Why does their work matter? How do they keep going? What's their advice for makers now? Hear from artists Prue Venables, Jeff Mincham, Lola Greeno, Liz Williamson, Les Blakebrough, Marian Hosking and Robert Baines, and go behind the scenes on the making of the 'Living Treasures' program with Brian Parkes.Object: stories of design and craft is by the Australian Design Centre. It's hosted by our CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Cahill.Production by Jane Curtis, with production support by Alix Fiveash.Sound engineering by John Jacobs. more

Click here to subscribe. Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world's greatest museums. Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or civilization, the spark of a revolution. Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts has the mission to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience. Discover Voice of Jewels, unveil the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels. A podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, also available in French as ' La Voix des Bijoux .' Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

What is that one possession that means the most to you, not just because of its beauty, quality, quirkiness or sentimental value but because of what it tells you about yourself, its maker and the time and place from which it emerged? On each episode of 'Object of Desire,' 1stDibs' new podcast, we talk with an influential tastemaker, style setter or cultural observer about that one remarkable thing in their life — whether it's design, art, jewelry or fashion — that they especially love. Their stories are moving, inspirational, educational and sometimes even a bit embarrassing. Regardless, they transcend the biographical to tell us about the culture at large and shed light on the power of things to provide each of us with a sense of self, a sense of home and a meaningful connection to the world around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A podcast by interior designer Adam Charlap Hyman and antiques dealer Laura Kugel, featuring guests who are usually irreverent, often idiosyncratic, and always experts in their corner of decorative arts and interior design. Loosely defined, the field becomes a springboard for conversations spanning art, design, collecting, antiques, theatre, architecture, history, and photography. While the topics may vary, each conversation possesses the same emotional and ideological core: to interrogate the forces that drive our material culture. more

Season one of Dealing in Design centers around decorative arts dealers.Each week we sit down with a successful dealer and intimately discuss their journey, their aesthetics, and the art of buying and selling beautiful interiors you see at the top end of the market.So, join us each week as we discover who these people are, how they do what they do and most importantly, how they got to be where they are today... more

The Jewelry Connoisseur podcast is dedicated to estate jewels, featuring guests including estate dealers, historians, and best-selling authors. It covers subjects ranging from eras such as Art Deco and Victorian to specific designers whose creations are considered highly collectible. This new podcast aims to satisfy the great thirst for knowledge about estate jewelry and educate listeners on how to evaluate estate jewels, as well as what type of styles and designs are in vogue at the moment. more

We're on a mission to help people unlock their creativity. Our beautiful, thoughtfully curated online courses give unprecedented access to the expertise of today's leading figures in home, food, gardening and decorative arts. This podcast features inspiring snippets from some of our most celebrated instructors. more

Join Alison Steadman (of 'Gavin and Stacey' fame) as she explores some of the most intriguing objects in the National Trust's collections. You'll hear the story of the sculpture that unlocked secrets of an ancient civilisation, of an artwork that hid scathing criticism behind its beauty, and of a mesmerising 18th century mechanical marvel Hear these stories and more in 125 Treasures, available from the 3rd of May. Subscribe here or go to http://nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod to learn more.As well as this podcast, 125 Treasures: from the Collections of the National Trust (https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-125-treasures.html) is also a brand-new book of stunning photography and descriptions, of the most exciting decorative arts, furniture, books and textiles in our collection, spanning the Roman era, to the present day.https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-125-treasures more

Once Upon a Design is a podcast dedicated to the stories behind the artisans, craftspeople and creative visionaries in the interior design world. We go deeper than just telling you about beautiful design: we dive into the lives, processes, and inspiration behind not only the designers and architects, but the talented people who help make their vision a reality- the artisans and craftspeople, the workrooms, the printers, the builders and the makers. These are the hands that actually take a space from concept to reality, and we feel they deserve to be known. more

To be a guest on our show, message us via artworkpodcast.com / Please support this podcast Discussing Art and art related topics, fine art, decorative art, vintage art, artists, art consultants, museums, galleries. A place to learn about the value of art, how art is created and how art affects the population of the globe and its history. more

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A podcast from the William Morris Gallery, home to the world's largest collection of William Morris's work. Join us for interviews and discussion exploring our collection, displays, special exhibitions and all kinds of interesting things related to William Morris. more

The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both whether valuable or not! more

Take an audio tour and learn the history of works exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Decorative Arts proposed museum. more

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, which thrived from the late 1880s until the dawn of World War I. This influential group was instrumental in the evolution of the British Arts and Crafts movement, celebrating the exquisite beauty of decorative arts alongside fine arts. In this engaging collection of essays, youll uncover a variety of topics, from the intricacies of furniture making and embroidery to the artistry of bookbinding and stone carving. Each essay is crafted by distinguished artists in their fields, with the legendary William Morris serving as the editor. Join us on this enlightening journey through creativity and craftsmanship. - Summary by LynneT This show includes AI-generated content. more

Winterthur is many things. On paper it's a museum, garden, and library, encompassing 60 acres of world-class naturalistic gardens on 1,000 acres of land. Over 100 buildings sit on this estate, one of which being a 175 room, 9 story historic home. Winterthur is an independent research library, and one of the most prominent collections of American decorative arts in the world. However, Winterthur has many more stories to tell than just a staid series of facts. In this podcast series, we're going to share some truly fascinating untold stories of the people and places of Winterthur. more

Hosted by Barbara Barcsik — visual artist, author of Too Bold For Beige, and founder of Vesper Royale.This podcast explores art and interior design as cultural acts — not decorative afterthoughts. From Art Deco to Bauhaus, from the Vienna Secession to contemporary spatial culture, each movement is examined not as style, but as a decision about how to live.Too Bold for Beige questions aesthetic conditioning, unlearns inherited restraint, and reframes space as a personal manifesto. This is not about trends.It is about taste, identity, and the architecture of self-recognition. more