objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
1
: an article of some artistic value
2
: curio
called also objet
Examples of objet d'art in a Sentence
The house is decorated with objets d'art from around the world.
the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific
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Sign up The décor of the room, including the impressive and intricately carved Balinese wood bed headboard, as well as the traditional wall-hanging art and objets d'art, embraces the resort's cultural location.
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Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024
Romain Ricard Marin Montagut French artist Marin Montagut’s enchanting cabinet of curiosities, with its glorious hunter-green facade, houses a whimsical collection of homeware and objets d'art.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
This mini espresso machine not only elevates the coffee ritual but also stands as a striking objet d'art in any design-conscious kitchen.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
Scan your home for opportunities to add little touches of juniper to other decorative pieces, such as vases, trays, figurines, and objets d'art.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
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Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024
Romain Ricard Marin Montagut French artist Marin Montagut’s enchanting cabinet of curiosities, with its glorious hunter-green facade, houses a whimsical collection of homeware and objets d'art.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
This mini espresso machine not only elevates the coffee ritual but also stands as a striking objet d'art in any design-conscious kitchen.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
Scan your home for opportunities to add little touches of juniper to other decorative pieces, such as vases, trays, figurines, and objets d'art.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
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objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
: an article of artistic value
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