7 Artsy Decor Finds That Double As Storage Pieces

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Caroline Biggs
Caroline Biggs
Caroline is a writer living in New York City. When she’s not covering art, interiors, and celebrity lifestyles, she’s usually buying sneakers, eating cupcakes, or hanging with her rescue bunnies, Daisy and Daffodil.
published May 30, 2019
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The only thing better than a good-looking piece of art is one that offers a storage solution. To prove our point, we rounded up a few super stylish yet innovative objets d’art that also offer up some storage opportunity. From pop art trays to sculptural bookends, here are seven artsy decor items that moonlight as storage pieces.

1. Boob Hook at Urban Outfitters, $12

Searching for a piece of minimalist art with a little flair for your entryway? This boob-shaped coat rack at Urban Outfitters makes a sleek statement while providing a place to hang your keys.

2. Lips Trinket Tray at Jonathan Adler, $98

Whoever said that pop art was reserved for wall decor has obviously never seen one of Jonathan Adler’s trinket trays. This porcelain lip-shaped tray features real gold accents and is perfect for corralling bits and baubles in your bathroom.

3. Tasseled Pera Basket at Anthropologie, $52

Never underestimate the decorative impact of an artistic storage basket. This hand-woven stunner at Anthropologie comes clad in colorful tassels and is big enough to stash books, bath towels, and more.

4. De Stijl Storage Tower at MoMA Design Store, $38

Nothing brightens up a workspace like a colorful art object. Inspired by the geometric shapes and primary colors of the Dutch De Stijl art movement, this bold storage tower at MoMA Design Store has three petite pullout trays to store your small office supplies.

5. Pineapple Bookends at Anthropologie, $48

Looking for an artsy way to upgrade your boring bookcase? These sculptural bookends at Anthropologie are shaped like a shiny gold pineapple—and will only set you back fifty bucks per pair.

6. Aimee Jewelry Storage Hanging Mirror at Urban Outfitters, $29

If you thought wall mirrors were only good for checking your lipstick this little guy is here to prove you wrong. This geometric wall-mirror-slash-jewelry organizer at Urban Outfitters is made from metal and glass and boasts ten hooks so you can display your baubles in style.

7. Smile Hook Set at Urban Outfitters, $16

You can always count on kitschy décor to spread some cheer around your home. This set at Urban Outfitters is designed to look like a smiley face, but still offers a place to hang your out-the-door essentials.