knickknack
Small ornamental object
A knickknack is a small decorative object of little value, the kind that accumulates on shelves and mantels: The curio cabinet was full of knickknacks from her travels.
The word carries a faintly dismissive tone—treasured heirlooms aren't usually called knickknacks.
Also spelled knick-knack.
Small decorative trifle
- baubleShowy, worthless ornament
- gewgawCheap showy ornament
- curioOdd collectible item
- bibelotSmall decorative collectible
doodad · ornament · keepsake · souvenir · novelty · charm · amulet · figurine
Shelf above fireplace
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
- bookendShelf support for volumes
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
candelabra · potpourri · doily · centerpiece · sculpture · lantern · coaster · shadowbox
tchotchke
Small decorative trifle
bibelot · doodad · ornament · keepsake · souvenir · novelty · charm · amulet · figurine · miniature
mantelpiece
Shelf above fireplace
figurine · candelabra · potpourri · doily · centerpiece · sculpture · lantern · coaster · shadowbox · vitrine
antique
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- heirloomInherited family treasure
ephemera · artifact · relic · curiosity · rarities · auction · nostalgia · treasure · restoration · Fabergé
junk
Worthless discarded items
- clutterUntidy collection of items
- dust-collectorUseless ornamental item
- fripperyShowy, worthless adornment
falderal · stuff · rubbish · tat · kitsch · gaudiness · cheapness · uselessness · frivolity · triviality
- Reduplicativesbye-bye, mama, papa, haha, yo-yo
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, trinkets
- decorvase, figurine, candle, ornament, picture frame
- decorationsornament, ornaments, embellishment, trim, wreaths
- rhyming reduplicativesflip flop, hip hop, tip top, zigzag, ping pong
knickknackheirloom
Inherited family treasure
treasure · masterpiece · artwork · antique · valuable
knickknackfurniture
Movable room objects
fixture · centerpiece · installation · statement piece · monument