knick-knacks
Small decorative objects
Knick-knacks are small decorative objects of little value, the kind that accumulate on shelves and mantels: figurines, souvenirs, trinkets.
The term often carries a faintly dismissive tone, suggesting clutter rather than treasures: Her apartment was full of knick-knacks from her travels.
Also spelled knickknacks.
Small decorative trifle
- baubleShowy, worthless ornament
- gewgawCheap showy ornament
- doodadUnnamed small object
- gimcrackCheap, showy ornament
curio · figurine · ornament · keepsake · charm · token · souvenir · memento
Shelf above fireplace
- bookendsShelf supports for volumes
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- vasesContainers for cut flowers
- candlesWax lights with wicks
potpourri · coasters · centerpiece · sculptures · lanterns · plaques · shadowbox
Objects kept for remembrance
- souvenirsObjects preserving travel memories
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- tokensCurrency substitutes
postcards · photographs · nostalgia · memories · treasures · relics · hand-me-downs
Vulgar or slightly sticky
- campyEntertainingly artificial and overblown
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- cheesyCheap and insincere
- noveltyQuality of being original
gimmicky · tourist-trap · plastic · mass-produced · cheap · throwaway · dollar-store · bobblehead
tchotchke
Small decorative trifle
gimcrack · curio · figurine · ornament · keepsake · charm · token · souvenir · memento · bijou
mantelpiece
Shelf above fireplace
- bookendsShelf supports for volumes
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- vasesContainers for cut flowers
candles · potpourri · coasters · centerpiece · sculptures · lanterns · plaques · shadowbox
mementos
Objects kept for remembrance
- souvenirsObjects preserving travel memories
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
tokens · postcards · photographs · nostalgia · memories · treasures · relics · hand-me-downs
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
novelty · gimmicky · tourist-trap · plastic · mass-produced · cheap · throwaway · dollar-store · bobblehead · flamingo
- knickknackstchotchkes, trinkets, curios, gewgaws, gimcracks
- cheap stuffknockoffs, bargain bins, flea market goods, garage sale items, no-name brands
- thrift storesdonations, thrift store, bargains, charity shop, thrift stores
knick-knackstools
Devices for doing work
essentials · appliances · necessities · equipment · implements
knick-knacksfurniture
Movable room objects
statement pieces · centerpieces · big-ticket items · fixtures · installations