knickknacks
Shelf dust collectors
Knickknacks are small decorative objects of little value, the kind that accumulate on shelves and mantels: Her grandmother's house was full of knickknacks—ceramic figurines, souvenir spoons, tiny glass animals.
The word carries a faintly dismissive tone, suggesting clutter or triviality rather than meaningful collection.
Also spelled knick-knacks.
Minor decorative objects
- curiosRare collectible objects
- collectiblesItems people amass
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- souvenirsObjects preserving travel memories
mementos · bric-a-brac · tchotchkes · whatnots · keepsakes · ornaments · baubles · novelties
Objects accumulating airborne particles
- junkWorthless discarded items
- stuffUnspecified items collectively
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- hoardingExcessive accumulation of goods
declutter · minimalism · Marie Kondo · donate · garage sale · tchotchkes · excess · crowded
Shelf above fireplace
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
- windowsillHorizontal frame beneath pane
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- vitrineGlass-fronted exhibition case
arrangement · vignette · styling · accent · clutter · dust collectors · display · tabletop
trinkets
Minor decorative objects
- curiosRare collectible objects
- collectiblesItems people amass
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
souvenirs · mementos · bric-a-brac · tchotchkes · whatnots · keepsakes · ornaments · baubles · novelties · miniatures
dust collectors
Objects accumulating airborne particles
- junkWorthless discarded items
- stuffUnspecified items collectively
- accumulationCollected mass over time
hoarding · declutter · minimalism · Marie Kondo · donate · garage sale · tchotchkes · excess · crowded · overwhelm
mantelpiece
Shelf above fireplace
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
- windowsillHorizontal frame beneath pane
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
vitrine · arrangement · vignette · styling · accent · clutter · dust collectors · display · tabletop · bookshelf
souvenirs
Objects preserving travel memories
- mementosObjects kept for remembrance
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
travel · memories · gifts · tokens · remembrance · childhood · inheritance · treasure · precious · meaningful
knickknackstools
Devices for doing work
appliances · furniture · necessities · essentials · equipment
knickknacksheirlooms
Objects passed through family lines
treasures · valuables · masterpieces · fine art · antiques
knickknacksfurniture
Movable room objects
fixtures · installations · built-ins · structural elements · centerpieces