bric-à-brac
Assorted small ornaments
Bric-à-brac is miscellaneous small ornamental objects, typically of little value—the kind of decorative clutter that accumulates on shelves and mantels: figurines, souvenirs, curios, knickknacks.
The term often carries a faintly dismissive tone, suggesting things kept more for sentiment than worth: The shop was crammed with dusty bric-à-brac.
Small ornamental objects
- curiosRare collectible objects
- trinketsMinor decorative objects
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
tchotchkes · bibelots · gewgaws · baubles · objets · mementos · souvenirs · keepsakes
Miscellaneous small items
- bits and piecesAssorted small items
- miscellanyAssorted collection of items
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
- jumbleConfused disorderly collection
accumulation · stuff · junk · paraphernalia · whatnots · sundries · assortment · mishmash
Quality from past eras
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- estate saleLiquidation of household contents
- flea marketOutdoor secondhand goods venue
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
dusty · attic · mantelpiece · curio cabinet · display case · Victorian · Edwardian · patina
knickknacks
Small ornamental objects
- curiosRare collectible objects
- trinketsMinor decorative objects
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
figurines · tchotchkes · bibelots · gewgaws · baubles · objets · mementos · souvenirs · keepsakes · miniatures
odds and ends
Miscellaneous small items
- bits and piecesAssorted small items
- miscellanyAssorted collection of items
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
jumble · accumulation · stuff · junk · paraphernalia · whatnots · sundries · assortment · mishmash · medley
vintage
Quality from past eras
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- estate saleLiquidation of household contents
- flea marketOutdoor secondhand goods venue
secondhand · dusty · attic · mantelpiece · curio cabinet · display case · Victorian · Edwardian · patina · nostalgia
bric-à-bracessentials
Indispensable items or elements
necessities · tools · appliances · equipment · staples
bric-à-bracfine art
Aesthetic visual creations
masterpieces · heirlooms · antiques · valuables · treasures
bric-à-bracfurniture
Movable room objects
fixtures · furnishings · statement pieces · built-ins · big-ticket items