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objet d'art

American  
[awb-zhe dar] / ɔb ʒɛ ˈdar /

noun

French.
  • objets d'art
    plural
  1. an object of artistic worth or curiosity, especially a small object.


objet d'art British  
/ ɔbʒɛ dar /

noun

  1. a small object considered to be of artistic worth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of objet d'art

literally: object of art

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Think of something for their home that doesn’t claim space in yours, like a beautiful print, a sculptural objet d’art, or a framed matchbook from a favorite bar or restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

Frier, France’s consul general in Los Angeles, was preparing to host a party and the 25-pound sterling silver objet d’art was the guest of honor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2025

Matthew Maher rounds out the team as designer Pete Moore, an oddball philosopher of footwear who turns the Air Jordan into an objet d’art, a reflection of the individual player designed for mass market consumption.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

This mini fireplace is sure to be a hit as both an objet d’art and a spot to gather around to roast s’mores.

From Fox News Dec. 9, 2021

Your decoration, flowers, fruit, character of bowl or dish which holds them, or objet d'art used in place of either; linen or lace, china, glass and silver,—each and all must be in keeping.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Grace Wood

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